Birthday: Richard Wright::: "Echoes" - Richard Wright & David Gilmore of Pink Floyd

Today we celebrate the life and birthday of Richard Wright, the prolific keyboardist of Pink Floyd. Wright passed away too early, in 2008 due to cancer. Though often overshadowed by his band-mates, Wright contributed a great deal to the textured, full sound that characterized Pink Floyd's most epic pieces. Check out this absurdly awesome version of "Echoes" from a 2006 Gilmore show at the Royal Albert Hall. Wright guests on lead vocals and keyboard. What a great way to kill 22 minutes at work! Enjoy. David Gilmore on Richard Wright: "No one can replace Richard Wright. He was my musical partner and my friend. In the welter of arguments about who or what was Pink Floyd, Rick's enormous input was frequently forgotten. He was gentle, unassuming and private but his soulful voice and playing were vital, magical components of our most recognised Pink Floyd sound. I have never played with anyone quite like him."