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Gary Wright
1943 - 2023
Gary Wright
1943 - 2023
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BORN
1943
DIED
2023
Gary Wright Obituary
Gary Wright was a singer and songwriter known for his hit songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive."
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Kelly Flowers
June 7, 2025
I just heard Love is Alive and Dream Weaver on a classic oldies station. It brought back so many memories from when I was a kid in the 70's. Thank you for your music which was meant so much because I associate it with so many memories.
To his family and friends I offer condolences for your loss.
Kevin Sheehan
March 10, 2025
Listening to Gary`s music brings back so many high school memories thank you for that remembrance Gary your music lives on what a wonderful career that you had and you have helped my memories of high school continue on. See you on the other side Gary Kevin Sheehan Hampton, New Hampshire.
Mike Monro-Taylor
August 17, 2024
Love Gary's music Especially dream weaver. Gary passed away exactly 1 month before my sister, Wendi Grieve at the age of 64 with 2 types of Dementia including Lewy Body. May you rest in peace Gary. Our sympathies and to you and your family.
Mike and Trudy Monro-Taylor
THOMAS WILSON
June 23, 2024
PURCHASED DREAM WEAVER ON 8-TRACK AND THEN ALL HIS RELEASES AFTER I WAS IN 9TH GRADE AT THAT TIME.VERY BIG PART OF MY LIFE AND MY WIFE AND CHILDREN.YOU CANNOT REPLACE HIM AS HE WAS ONE OF A KIND! I WLL BE LOOKING FOR YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE!
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Philip Noberini
February 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Wright family. Dream Weaver is such an inspiration to everyone.
Rest In Peace Gary.
Tony
January 20, 2024
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Gary Wright. Mr. Gary Wright was a singer and songwriter known for his hit songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive." May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Gary Wright. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever.
Tonya P Biddix
September 30, 2023
His music will forever live in my heart, he made my love alive forever!!
Larry Ryan
September 30, 2023
To Gary's Family & Friends. I always enjoyed his music through the years. There are certain performers who have such a unique style and sound that you know right away who it is -he was one of those very special artists! He also could transport you to another place -which is one of Music's Magical ability when done very well. A number of years ago I had the chance to attend his concert at a Casino in CT. To my great joy I also got a chance to meet him and talk about his music. Unlike some famous performers I've heard about he was very nice and interested in what his fans thought. "A Real Class Act". Gary thanks for all the wonderful memories over the years and I'm sure you're part of huge band up there.
Joseph Passuello
September 13, 2023
Been a fan since The Late 6O's...Saw Gary Wright in Spooky Tooth The Auditorium Theatre Chicago 1973... Thanks for the memories Rest Easy
John bartlett
September 13, 2023
Watching and listening to Spooky Tooth with Gary on vocals and keyboard in the late 60s around London was an almost spiritual and very memorable experience .
A particular favourite track from his solo albums is `I´ve Got a Story´ from the Extraction album. A sad loss to the quality music industry.
Mr. Jr.
September 11, 2023
My condolences.
Jim and Terri Zezza
September 9, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We grew up listening to his music which was great. We saw two great singers leave us this past Gary and Jimmy Buffet. We will miss them very much. The Wright family are in our prayers. RIP Gary we love you and miss you.
Diana Lee
September 6, 2023
To Gary´s family, I offer my deepest and most sincere condolences. Gary was so unique and such a spiritually advanced soul. I have a cherished memory of having struck up a conversation standing in the lagoon of the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort one lovely summer´s day in 1966. At that time we were 22-ish and Gary had not yet embarked on his amazing career. He was in fact living in Cresskill, NJ and working in the travel industry. At the time, I was working as a singer on the Red Skelton Show and it was Gary´s sister, Beverly, who sang. She did a guest spot on the show so when I told him I was working there, he mentioned "Do you remember my sister Beverly?" Of course I did but he didn´t say anything about his own musical endeavors at the time. All this is to say we had a lovely chat about life, the universe and everything that led to dinner. It was the only time I ever spent with him and years later, here comes Dream Weaver on the the radio while I was driving. Just blew me away... I had no idea. I was so happy for him and was very proud of his accomplishments. That one day we spent together so many years ago is such a cherished memory. Gary was a very special soul. My heart and my prayers to all his loved ones. Peace be yours.
Elizabeth Bell
September 5, 2023
R.I.P. Mr.Gary
Chris
September 5, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Gary Wright. May God give you comfort as you mourn his loss.
Fan
September 5, 2023
Great musician and singer. I have fond memories of hearing "Dream Weaver" and "Love is Alive," back in the day. And I still enjoy those songs, to this day!
Rest in peace, Gary.
Garry Edwards
September 5, 2023
I use to listen to love is alive over and over as a teen I loved that song my condolences to his family he was a great singer I'm from woodstock Ontario canada my name is Garry Edwards
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