Gary Wright, the singer and keyboardist known for the 1970s synthesizer-driven hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive,” has died. He was 80.
Wright died Monday at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, his son Justin Wright told TMZ.
Born on April 26, 1943, in New Jersey, Wright worked as a child actor and at age 7 appeared on the 1949 TV series Captain Video and His Video Rangers. He also worked on TV commercials and starred in the 1954 Broadway musical Fanny.
Wright went to college in New York to study psychology before moving to Germany to complete his studies. In Europe, he met Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, who introduced him to musician Mike Harrison in the late ’60s. They formed the British rock band Spooky Tooth, which disbanded in 1970.
Wright recorded solo for A&m Records, formed the band Wonderwheel and collaborated with other artists, including playing keyboard on George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass album,...
Wright died Monday at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, his son Justin Wright told TMZ.
Born on April 26, 1943, in New Jersey, Wright worked as a child actor and at age 7 appeared on the 1949 TV series Captain Video and His Video Rangers. He also worked on TV commercials and starred in the 1954 Broadway musical Fanny.
Wright went to college in New York to study psychology before moving to Germany to complete his studies. In Europe, he met Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, who introduced him to musician Mike Harrison in the late ’60s. They formed the British rock band Spooky Tooth, which disbanded in 1970.
Wright recorded solo for A&m Records, formed the band Wonderwheel and collaborated with other artists, including playing keyboard on George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass album,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wall-e is special for more than the story it tells. It’s also the culmination of a young man’s life, as it’s dedication to animator Justin Wright is so much more than a thank you to the man for his work. It’s a validation of the life he chose to live when he knew that life itself was so fragile. Justin Wright was born with a heart that had a long list of problems and was never destined to last all that long. By the time he was 12 his heart was as worn out as an old soccer ball and
The Story of Wall-e and Its Dedication to Justin Wright...
The Story of Wall-e and Its Dedication to Justin Wright...
- 3/16/2018
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
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