Richard William Wright Rank
About Richard William Wright
Richard William Wright was an English musician, composer, singer and songwriter. He is best remembered as a founding member of the former English rock band, Pink Floyd. He performed in the band as a keyboardist and vocalist. As a member of the band, Wright contributed to albums such as The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, A Saucerful of Secrets, The Wall and The Division Bell. He also released two solo albums; Wet Dream and Broken China. He died of cancer in September 2008.
Family Life
He was born to a biochemist father. His mother was instrumental in him learning how to play the piano. He was married thrice in his lifetime. He was married to Juliette Gale, a singer with whom he had two children, between 1964 and 1982. From 1984 to 1994, he was married to a woman named Franka.
His son, Ben, was the product of his third marriage to Mildred Hobbs from 1995 to 2007.
Trivia
Elton John dedicated the performance of his song, Believe to him at a concert in Canada on the day of his death.
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Richard William Wright's Popularity
Richard William Wright was a famous English musician and songwriter, who was born on July 23, 1943. As a person born on this date, Richard William Wright is listed in our database as the 85th most popular celebrity for the day (July 23) and the 160th most popular for the year (1943).
People born on July 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. Richard William Wright is the 2501st most popular Leo.
Aside from information specific to Richard William Wright's birthday, Richard William Wright is the 2397th most famous English and ranks 527th in famous people born in England, UK.
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