Pink Floyd’s Rick Wright said two of his songs were ‘sort of an embarrassment’ Pink Floyd parted ways with founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Syd Barrett in early 1968.

Floyd’s complex and layered arrangements and long songs didn’t translate to short TV broadcasts. Rick Wright said appearing on the BBC’s Top of the Pops was one of the worst things he ever did.

But by ‘72, Pink Floyd – bassist roger Waters, drummer Nick Mason, keyboardist Rick Wright, and Barrett’s replacement David Gilmour on guitar – was well on the creative path that ...

Wright released two solo albums, including “Broken China” (1996), inspired by his wife’s successful battle with depression. The singer Sinead O’Connor appeared on two tracks, “Reaching for the Rail” ...

His best-known songs included "Rockaway Beach," "53rd and 3rd" and "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg," the latter of which was named independent single of the year in 1986 at the New York Music Awards.