Gary Malcolm Wright (1943–2023) was an American musician, composer, and author whose career spanned child acting on Broadway, medical and psychological studies, and ultimately, international musical success. After moving to London in the late 1960s, Wright helped form the British blues rock band Spooky Tooth, serving as their principal songwriter. He also established himself as a prominent session keyboardist, performing on George Harrison's landmark 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. This collaboration sparked a lifelong friendship and introduced spiritual and Indian religious themes that would deeply influence Wright's subsequent songwriting.
Wright achieved major solo success with his 1975 breakthrough album, The Dream Weaver, which featured the hit singles "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive." During the 1970s, he also collaborated with other legendary artists, including Ringo Starr, B.B. King, and Harry Nilsson, and formed the short-lived band Wonderwheel. In his later career, Wright transitioned toward film soundtracks—notably re-recording "Dream Weaver" for the 1992 film Wayne's World—and explored world music and new age genres on solo albums released through his own Larklio label.
In 2014, Wright published his autobiography, Dream Weaver: Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison, which detailed his musical journey, his spiritual practices, and his close relationship with the former Beatle. He remained active in the music industry, performing with Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band and participating in Spooky Tooth reunions until his later years.
