Richard Wright

Biography

Richard William Wright was an English musician who co-founded Pink Floyd and appeared on almost every album and performed on all tours. Born in Hatch End, Middlesex, he met Roger Waters and Nick Mason while studying architecture at Regent Street Polytechnic, London. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1996, Wright contributed significantly to Pink Floyd's early success as a singer-songwriter before becoming an arranger for later compositions.