Gary Wright, the talented singer-songwriter, passed away at the age of 80. Wright was widely recognized for his 1970s hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.” He began his music career as a member of the UK-based band Spooky Tooth in the 1960s and later became a sought-after session player. Wright played on George Harrison’s solo albums, as well as recordings by notable artists such as Ringo Starr, Nilsson, and BB King. (source: Variety). In the 1980s, after his solo career slowed down, he shifted his focus to instrumental and soundtrack work. However, he remained relevant to newer generations due to his re-recorded version of “Dream Weaver,” which became popular through its appearance in the 1992 film Wayne’s World.
According to his son, Wright had been battling Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia for six years before passing away at his home in California, surrounded by his family (source: ABC 7). Following his appearance in Wayne’s World, Wright, originally from New Jersey, returned to releasing rock albums, with his last one coming out in 2010. In 2004, he reunited with his former band Spooky Tooth and continued to tour as both a solo artist and with Ringo Starr. Additionally, his iconic hits have been sampled and covered by renowned artists like Jay-Z and Chaka Khan. (Read more obituary stories.)
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