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Richard Alan Wright

Richard Wright Obituary

WRIGHT, Richard Alan
Jan 27, 1962, Sacramento
June 14, 2006, Burbank

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jul. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Wright

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138 Entries

October 30, 2019

I miss you always.

John Daly

October 28, 2019

Rest in peace. You are greatly missed

October 26, 2018

I miss you

September 8, 2018

9/4/93. Would have been 25 years but many more than that. Can't wait to see you again! I think of you always!

Just an old picture someone gave me..thought I'd share.

January 31, 2018

Lori

January 31, 2018

Almost 12 years now that you've been gone, but you'll always have a place in my heart. Your birthday just passed, and somehow I ended up listening to some White Sister and Tattoo Rodeo today and found this page. Watched "Been Your Fool" Video, & brought back a flash of memories. Feel lucky to have been there that day. Miss you and your drumming, your twirl, your smile and your laugh. So many years have gone by, but you're not forgotten. I'll always think of the Best Man speech you gave at my wedding to Rick almost 30 years ago now. Smile :) You're still in our thoughts, until we see you again old friend!

Rob Thompson

November 30, 2017

Still remembering Rich... he was so humble always willing to show me a few tricks on the drums. I still have a pair of his signature drum sticks he gave me one of the times he sat in for a couple of songs at our show. he was such a great talent at his craft and forever missed. love you bro and rest in peace!

Santa Clarita

July 7, 2017

I grew up with Rich and played guitar with him in high school. Recently came across some reminders of him. He was the coolest to say the least. Forever missed my high school brother, Ed McDermott

June 21, 2017

And I still think about you and miss you more then ever!!

June 21, 2017

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

April 19, 2016

Yo guys it's The Petey. I just read about the loss of both Rich and Rick. What crappy ending to a great day. I thought about the band last night when I was prepping a radio show and then played them today. Now I cruise the sites and find this info. I roadied for both Rich and Rick.
Much love to you guys and your families. We had much fun back in the early Burbank days, the Ice House and the Sunset Strip.
The Petey -
Facebook.com/DJP3

Terry Russell

November 21, 2015

Miss You Bro.

May 30, 2015

Listening to the amazing White Sister again here in the UK,Nottingham... Richard, you will never be forgotten.

Lori Mehl

April 16, 2015

Rest in peace♡

Enrico Bonacci

July 16, 2014

Tour drums is my happy

ALLAN ROA

March 31, 2014

Descansa en paz Richard aqui en Colombia habemos muchas personas que valoramos lo que fuiste tanto en elo personal como musicalmente. Espero que en el cielo sigas Rockeando!!!!!

March 15, 2014

Still miss you and luv u Rich you were my one love!

Kev

December 21, 2013

Two great albums from the 80's, underated, but appreciated. Your music touched my soul.

September 7, 2013

9/4/93. 20 Years ago WOW! I miss you and can't begin to say I am so sorry I didn't get to say good bye but can't wait to say hello!

September 7, 2013

It would have been our 20 year anniversary this week! Think of you always!!

Jeff Marsh

October 30, 2012

You were one the main reasons I started playing and got into a band which I still do today.I'm shocked & saddened to hear you have passed.Thank you for all the inspiration you gave me when I was just starting out.

October 16, 2012

I just found out you had a mission yesterday - i'm sure you were there to meet Rick and help him to the other side. I know he missed you terribly and now you are together again - laughing & going off to reek havoc in the heavens...!!!

shane bradley

September 4, 2012

R.I.P A great loss a fantastic drummer

Back in the day with my late mother before heading out to a White Sister concert at the Country Club in Reseda.

Josh Kimmel

September 1, 2012

Wow. What a bummer! I had no idea. I remember kicking it with him and the band on weekends and playing softball back in the 80's. Some of the best times of my life. What a tragic loss. Rest in Peace my friend.

June 22, 2012

wow...six years...can't believe how time flies...and now you have your Mom who had missed you terribly as I do still...

teri powell

May 26, 2012

still cant believe ur gone!!listen to ur music all the time tho!u gave me some great memories!!

May 26, 2012

I think about you all the time. I am so happy to see others do too. I can't believe it's been six years. Love of my life! I miss u so much,

April 13, 2012

The Candle Still Burns For You Rich...

April 13, 2012

The Candle Still Burns For You Rich....

Dee

January 26, 2012

January 27, 2012... Another Birthday without YOU here to celebrate with us! It doesn't seem fair, it doesn't seem right. I know you're always with us...In our memories, in our hearts. I miss your laugh and your hugs, my friend!

Born to Drum

Tev

January 15, 2012

in 12 more days in this year 2012 you'd be turning 50 - but to me you will always be the little boy i asked mom to bring home to me...and I miss you more each year...Happy Birthday(you've been on my mind & in my dreams alot lately...I know you're freaking on the "50" thing even tho you're in spirit - I just feel it!!!)

November 23, 2011

Still alive and well in the music. Metal Genesis Australia. RIP.

October 1, 2011

You are missed

September 4, 2011

Think about u every day. Love u.

Jim Ehling

July 12, 2011

So sorry to have lost you Rich. You were a good man. I worked alongside Rich at the paint store in North Hollywood, back in the early-mid 90's. Always made me smile. One day after work, Rich invited me to come party and hang out with the band. We had a blast, saw a show at FM Station, hung out and really got to have fun with Rich doing what he really loved to do. I moved back to Pennsylvania and lost contact after a bit. So sad to read the tragic news. Hope to see you on the other side brother.

Jessica Roberts

June 9, 2011

almost 5 years and it still feels like it was just yesterday...they say that it gets better in time but i think that it just makes it that much harder, it still seems like im going to see you or see your name on my cell phone...i miss you more than words can say and hope that you are having fun where you are...i LOVE you everyday

May 28, 2011

Love to Richard from italy..Play in Heaven !

Shaun Wood

May 17, 2011

Simply a GREAT drummer. I,m not a drummer but I air drum to your band every time I play White Sisters music. I hope you lived your dreams to the full. Thanks for the rock.

Stan Tetreault

March 5, 2011

One of my all time favorite bands! Rest In Peace brother! Thanks for the great music!

chris

February 19, 2011

Awesome drummer ,saw these guys way back in 1986 supporting FM in Cardiff ,still listen to White Sister all the time.

chris brewin

February 8, 2011

Still a big fan of Richards drum technique. saw the band in the 80's. Should have been bigger than Jovi.

From Leeds England

Dan Fielder

January 27, 2011

Big fan of White Sister Sorry for the loss

Dee M

January 27, 2011

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, is Richard's birthday and he SHOULD be here to celebrate with us. I still can't believe he is gone, I sometimes expect to get an email saying "Hey Dee!". Happy Birthday, Richard! You are missed each and every day!

June 15, 2010

It's been four years already since you passed away and I miss you more than words can say!

Scott Reaster

May 6, 2010

I have not seen Rich since 1982 in Hollywood he used to come over to my friends garndmothers house in north Hollywood and give sean tips on his drumming. Sean and I (scott) went to a few shows and got to kick it with the band in the dressing room and back stage I thought that was the coolist thing. I remember the richie ring for the snare he came up with. really sorry to here this. ROCK ON Rich...

Joe Barry

May 1, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Rich. Some of my greatest memories of the early 80's is of White Sister and Rich. I attended most of there shows as there live show photographer. He will be greatly missed. KMET Rocks...

Dee M

April 29, 2010

This year in June. It will be 4 years since we lost Richard,and I still feel his loss everyday. He always made me giggle! We lost contact for many years,and then,thanks to the internet...found our friendship again! I shall never forget him.

Rich at Dennis's Wedding...

J L

April 26, 2010

Kristy Kilgore

April 25, 2010

I am so sad rite now I never knew. you were an awesome person. Sorry i ever lost touch with you.

Lee Eccles

March 29, 2010

I met the band when you toured with FM, at the internation 2 in Manchester, England. The only time i got to see the band, i am truely devestated that we have lost such an icon of our times.

TWE

January 27, 2010

Today you would have been as old as I was when I lost you - I miss you terribly.....Happy Birthday my Little Brother..........................
Tev

Peter Johnson

October 27, 2009

Thanks for the music Rich...gone but never forgotten.

Martin Holwill

October 26, 2009

A great loss to the music world at such a young age. I remember the first time I saw you guys at the Astoria, London, February 1987 with FM and I've been a fan ever since. May your god look after you. xx

June 18, 2009

WOW....can you believe three years have passed since you did....

daniel Fife

April 16, 2009

Here I was looking for a copy of "Rode hard and put away wet",always loved that album!,and discovered Rich died!.There are no word's to describe My shock,My sorrow,My grief!.It's been along time since I've seen or talked to any of You
Guy's.Too long,now Rich is gone.So let Me say.I'm proud to have known You guy's.
Proud of Your work's and happy to know Rich left Us doing what He loved to do with his life long friend's!.
L & R Danny Fife

Hans Stam

February 3, 2009

What a loss for the world!! Thnx Rich for the positive music! Thanx also for the music to the rest of the world's best rock band EVER!! RIP...

CURT WILLIAMS

January 28, 2009

GREAT DRUMMER, HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF HIS FANS.I'M SURE HE WAS A GOOD AS PERSON AS WELL.

Sean D.

December 4, 2008

Huge loss, Great band, and I'm sure an even better person. Godspeed

Yahu Pawul (Yansky / Janski)

November 25, 2008

I've met Rich once in my life when live and work in Glendale- California 1989 - work together with Dennis Churchill Dries and Rick Chadock of Tatoo Rodeo. They introduced me once to Rich ... I was soooo proud I know this band / those wonderful people. Bad fate took Rich out away of us which is very, VERY sad fact ...

Cammie Parrish-Rago

November 7, 2008

Through Rick, I was fortunate enough to get to know Rich. I was truly heartbroken to hear of his passing. Although many years have passed, when I think of Rich, all I hear is his infectious laugh and see his fantastic smile. Rich, lay your hands upon us from Heaven and may you always bring music, laughter and smiles to those who think of you.

tony linder

September 8, 2008

i really miss hanging out with rich although i only knew him for 7or 8 years we were very tight i was with him on his 40th birthday @ the rainbow with his closest friends rick and chanel we were so much alike he was like my lost brother the last thing he said to me was i love you and ill see you soon i am still devastated and miss him very much

Jim Logsdon

August 5, 2008

I was lucky enough to know Rich. My wife and his sister were best friends years ago. Got to see him play enough to know what fabulous talent he had. The most infectious smile...I remember going to his house and he played "Rode Hard" when it was just a series of demo tapes. Why he ever wanted my opinion, I'll never know. The last time I saw him, he was managing a paint store and Janet and I dropped in to say "Hi". When we heard he was gone, all I could do was cry. So young, so much left to do. Jan and I will miss you every time we hear a song with a strong drumbeat...

Cindi Peters

July 23, 2008

I can't believe it's been 2 years already...how time flies by. I was just thinking of you and had to write. Hope heaven is treating you well as you were always the one breakin' all the rules or cleanin' all the pools as we once had a good laugh over. You made me laugh more than anyone and I see you in every white butterfly. I'm also sad I wasn't around to see you before you left. Your friend forever, Cindi

conor curran

June 28, 2008

an amazing player in an amazing band,i saw richard and white sister in the astoria in london years ago,he was truely gifted.rest in peace.

Darlene Lamb

May 29, 2008

I found out about Richard's passing last summer. I was totally shocked. I had the biggest crush on him in high school, we had math class together, but I don't think he ever knew I thought he was the cutest! I also attended many of White Sister's shows, you will be missed!

Shaun Morgan

May 22, 2008

It seems that drummers put out so much energy they burn out young!

Thanks for the great rhythms!

"S"

Cherryl wiig

May 22, 2008

I am looking at a signed photo I have of the band, and surrounded by many letters from them. Who actually wrote the letters? I don't know, but each one is signed by each memeber of the band. I lost touch with them and was saddened to read this news of Rich's passing. Seeing him playing the drums always gave me such energy, and now that energy lives on in the music. With love, Cherryl (Zarate) Wiig

Me in 1987,White Sister was a big influence!

Michael Skewes

May 17, 2008

Richard was a great drummer in a great band! You will be missed ,but your time here touched many lives for the better!

Jessica Roberts (Wright)

April 23, 2008

I Miss You Dad <3
Love You <3

Oscar Enrique Hernández Juárez

April 22, 2008

Hi, to all fans of White Sister. (My english is very bad), I´m feeling blue for this notice, Richard Alan Wright my respects for you, I know your great work in this great band, You was a great drummer. I have only LP record from your first record (This Lp is gold for me), is difficult obtain CDs in this city, but I want to say, for me, this is great, great record. My respects for your family and God bless Rick, Dennis, Gary and to all fans of White Sister around the world.

Roberto Forghieri

April 22, 2008

I'm writing these few words just listening to WS 1st album and the thunder of your drumming sounds in my hear. That's sound is filling the hole you left in my heart.
See you in a better world.

Eddie A

April 18, 2008

R.I.P. dude and KEEP ON ROCKIN'!!!

Bob Duda

March 2, 2008

I have been a HUGE fan of White Sister since the first LP hit the stores. Richardf was an AWESOME Dynamic drummer full of energy. His music and performance will live on forevere!! All the best

Janne Kinturi

March 1, 2008

Hi!

It's sad to see that you had to go..best wishes to he's family and white sister band members.

Gary Brandon if you read this now it's time to re-record that "kinda" lost white sister song that i talked you about few years back on email.

Patrick Lopez

February 27, 2008

Thanks for the great time. I remember very well, how I got up to this fine. Sorryly I had never the chance to see WS or TR live, here in germany. We`ll rock on for you!

jay warren

January 26, 2008

from an old old friend. my brother Tracey and I will miss you. We all started in Burbank. long long ago.

Carles Veiret

January 25, 2008

R.I.P. Richard. I liked you playing the drums from the very first time I heard that tremendous and a must-have LP!

Simon

January 19, 2008

RIP Richard...love your band's music.

Daz Wilkinson

December 29, 2007

Truly a sad loss, Rich and White Sister are a big part in my muscal history and i still love to listen to the albums.

david fitzgibbon

December 22, 2007

i heard of his passing but did'nt beleave til now i got to work with him in tattoo rodio as rick and dennis's tech all miss you but i have a lot of memorys thanks bro r.i.p.

Ade Dorsett

December 4, 2007

****White Sister & FM, at The International 1, Manchester 1987****

A double bill of absolute AOR heaven!! How both of these bands were never huge is a complete injustice. I remember watching, mesmerised by Rich's (& Pete Jupp's)playing that night, all those years ago.
20 years later, through vinyl, CD and now on my MP3 player.... it was like only yesterday.

Thanx for the inspiration & those memories etched forever.

From a fellow Pseudo-musician

RIP Rich.

john matravers

September 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Rich's death.To me and my friends White Sister were the great undiscovered group. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in Nottingham,UK, many years ago and that night will stay with me forever. My thoughts are with Rich's special ones whoever you may be.

judd levison

September 28, 2007

i was just listening to the 1st tattoo rodeo which was a blast to work on with the guys! and now i see this, that rich is gone...my god! what a great guy and a great attitude...he made the endless ron bloom sessions actually more than tolerable.

i'll miss you! it was too soon for you to leave!

Lee Foster

September 12, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss of a great drummer and a part of my musical history. I rocked as much as I could to the first and second White Sister albums!!! I also passed the word on to as many people as possible re your two releases. I also remember the fantastic support slot that you did for FM in the UK many years ago!!
Remembering him to family and freinds alike. Total respect!!!!

Joanne Middleton

September 5, 2007

So very sorry to hear the sad news, been a fan of white sister for years and i had fashion by passion a long time. Was just trying to find out if you guys had anymore cds...good old google, but what news i cant believe it.

My love goes out to all Rich's family and friends and fans.

May the sound of white sister live on forever

Jo
xxxxx

kimberly benton

August 31, 2007

RIP

Jessica Roberts (Wright)

August 28, 2007

Rich was not only a Dad to me, but more like a friend that I looked up to. He may have not been my Dad by blood, but he was by heart. I truly miss this man with every ounce in me, and to this say it is still hard to think about him and not have tears come to my eyes. Rich if you get to read this, Mom and I miss you very much and think about you every day, I Love You more than words can say, and I will see you in the sky...

STEVE GRAHAM

August 26, 2007

TO RICH A GREAT DRUMMER IN A GREAT BAND YOU WILL BE MISSED - BUT YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON!STEVE GRAHAM - STE.GENEVIEVE MO

Max

July 24, 2007

Hi, I´m from Argentina (South america), sorry for my english.
I love this band, Im a guitar player and Whitesister is one of my favorite bands, Im sorry about the notice of Richard, my respect for his family, he pass away but his music will live forever in our hearts.

Teri Evans

July 19, 2007

Well - It's taken me over a year before I could even go to this site - I miss my little brother more than words can describe. Since his passing I came to realize how much I lived through his drumming & the music he played & how so many of my dreams died with him...though it fills my heart to see how far his talent & heart & soul reached all across the globe. Thanx everyone for all your words & love ....Rich's Sister, Teri

tony bell

July 6, 2007

manchester international 1 supporting F M ... fantastic.. tony

Altay Talay

June 29, 2007

I'm writing from Turkey(as a T.Rodeo fan).

I'd like to say that i 've enjoyed every stuff that he played at T.R.

Rest in Peace.

Altay.

steven smart

June 14, 2007

took years of finally getting "fashion by passion" on cd. I saw you guys in the late eighties at glasgow university when you supported fm. I met you all and you signed the album for me.one of the best aor bands of all time. I'm sorry to hear about richard. I would have loved to see you all live again to blast out all the old classics

Geoff Owen

June 14, 2007

I have just been sitting in work listening to April, and Been Your Fool on my Ipod, two of my favourite songs of all time. And I decided to try and google to see where the bands are now, and came across this sad news..

I am so sorry to hear the passing away of Rich Wright

RIP. Too young to stop rockin’

Henrik Ibsen

May 7, 2007

Both White Sister and Tattoo Rodeo made some fantastic song but unfortunatly never made it big.
To bad course they sure deserved selling millions of records as they were just so much better than many of the other bands at that time that somhow managed to make it big.

will miss you forever.
Henrik, Denmark

Frank O'Donnal

April 28, 2007

I loved the first White Sister album when it came out and still listen to it often.My sympathy to his family and friends.

Cyndi (Johnson) Katska

April 27, 2007

I knew Rich back in the 80's when we were all at Peterson Fire Protection in Burbank...He was an awesome guy..I remember Tattoo Rodeo and also his sister who I worked with...My prayers go out to her and the family..I am so very sorry for your loss...

Mark Bohleen

April 17, 2007

I can barely remember the day I traded a Motley Crue tape for White Sister one. My friends mom worked at EMI and came home whith a truck load of cassetts.

robbie murphy

March 7, 2007

robbie murphy

SIMON

February 14, 2007

White Sister's debut...still my favourite record of all-time and that London show with FM...great memories. My best wishes go to Richard's family and friends.

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