Gary Wright, the musician best known for his 1970’s hits such as “Love Is Alive“ and “Dream Weaver” has died at the age of 80.
His son Justin Wright told TMZ that he died on Monday morning at his home in California. The singer–songwriter had been battling Parkinson's disease for five to six years and more recently had developed Lewy body dementia.
He joined the band Spooky Tooth in the late 60’s, played keyboards on George Harrison’s album, All Things Must Pass and had a successful solo career in the 70’s.
He played keyboards on lots of famous studio recordings by artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, B.B. King, Harry Nilsson, and Ronnie Spector.
His 1976 hit, “Dream Weaver” got a resurgence in 1992, when it was added to the movie Wayne’s World.
He is survived by two adult sons, Justin and Dorian. And his wife Rose, who he’s been married to since 1985.
(from pulseofradio.com)