The keyboardist known for playing his part in Pink Floyd, sometimes also a singer and a songwriter, has died today, 15th September 2008, at the age of 65 after a short struggle with cancer as his grieving family announced.
In 1965, the musician founded the influential Pink Floyd with Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Syd Barrett.
He’ll be most remember for the mindblowing ‘The Great Gig in The Sky’ from the band’s famous album Dark Side of the Moon (1973). His contribution to the band comprised in songs from the early era of the band (Paintbox, Remember a Day, Summer ‘68) but he was mainly responsible for the blending background keyboard and organ sound.
His influenced in the band’s sound and songs has slowly declined as albums were released, eventually been forced to leave the band during recordings of the album The Wall (1979). He then return as a session musician for the 1980-1981 The Wall tour and then rejoining as a full-time member after Roger Waters left the band.
Another notable appearance was at 2005’s the Live 8, when Pink Floyd reunited for the first the after more than 30 years.
May he rest in peace.
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