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When did Richard Wright start making music?

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Richard Wright's first song “Funky Deux” released on September 15, 1978.


Richard Wright (1943 – 2008) was an English pianist, organist, general keyboard player and singer, most commonly known as the keyboard player from Pink Floyd, during most of the band’s active years.

A founding member of the band, he was the main solo-performer on the earliest Pink Floyd material, and his mastery of musical atmosphere throughout... Read More
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