The Great Gig in the Sky
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"The Great Gig in the Sky" is the fifth track on The Dark Side of the Moon, a 1973 album by English rock band Pink Floyd. The song features music by keyboard player Richard Wright and improvised, word
Fender 'Duo 1000' double-neck steel guitar (1962), purchased in Seattle in October 1970 by David Gilmour, and used on 'Great Gig in the Sky'; displayed at the Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains exhibition
Richard Wright (musician)
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Richard William Wright was an English keyboardist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all of their tours. He
The Great Gig in the Sky
…in the Sky" is the fifth track on The Dark Side of the Moon, a 1973 album by English rock band Pink Floyd. The song features music by keyboard player Richard Wright and improvised, wordless vocals by session singer Clare Torry. It is one of only three Pink Floyd songs to feature lead vocals from an outside artist…
Wright on the gatefold of Meddle in 1971
Wright's Farfisa Compact-Duo organ, used on early Pink Floyd recordings up to The Dark Side of the Moon
Wright performing in 2006
Richard Wright's Farfisa Compact Duo organ and Binson Echorec unit