Still Thinking Of Richard Wright

Yesterday, Tuesday September 23, 2008, was the day that David Gilmour, guitarist, vocalist and composer of Pink Floyd, released his new live solo album, Live In Gdansk. What was supposed to be a celebration of David’s triumphant 2006 solo tour to support his album On An Island, instead has become a melancholy tribute to the late Richard Wright, who died a little over a week ago. David Gilmour asked Richard, his Pink Floyd band mate, to play keyboards and sing in his On An Island touring band after Rick appeared on several of the songs on the album. Rick played a big part in David’s band and this is documented on Live In Gdansk (and the 2007 DVD “Remember That Night Live At The Royal Albert Hall”). Now, this album bearing the name “David Gilmour” has become a touching rememberance of Richard Wright.

Live In Gdansk was recorded on August 26, 2006 in Poland at the Gdansk Shipyard, a show which was the last one on David Gilmour’s tour.

Richard Wright and David Gilmour during rehearsals for David’s On An Island album, 2006.