Any hard core rock and roll fans, and especially Pink Floyd lovers will be dreaming of owning this guitar.

Mind you, the guitar itself is only a Mexican-made Strat, but obviously the autographs will drive the price up.

Also,  the guitar's finish has been designed by UK artist Gerald Scarfe, whom worked with the band on The Wall...both the album, and the movie. I'm sure this will only increase the bids. The guitar is being auctioned to benefit homelessness charity Crisis. You can go here to register at the 'BuyOnceGiveTwice.com' Website, and bid on the guitar. Just make sure you've got a fat bank account before you entertain thoughts of this jewel hanging on your wall.

The winning bidder will also receive a Scarfe On The Wall Limited Edition Box Set. This comprises eight prints signed by Gerald Scarfe and an in-depth interview regarding the time when he created the illustrations for The Wall and the accompanying film.

Roger Waters has signed the accompanying "monograph" book which includes many early concept drawings for The Wall and a new interview with Scarfe. The monograph is accompanied by eight 16" by 20" prints of Scarfe's famed illustrations for The Wall, which includes three unseen works.

The box set is also available to buy, in a limited run 300 pieces. I'm sure the box set will also prove to be a great investment, being offered in such a limited run.

Wright met Roger Waters and Nick Mason in college and he and friend (late) Syd Barrett, joined their band Sigma 6. That band was named Pink Floyd and would make musical history in a big way.

Keyboardist Wright and Barrett were considered the bands dominate musical forces and were probably the main influences for their early psychedelic styled music.

Wright wrote "The Great Gig in the Sky" and "Us and Them" for the 1973 album 'Dark Side of the Moon', which sold 40 million copies. He also worked on "Atom Heart Mother," "Echoes" and "Shine on You Crazy Diamond."

Unfortunately, the tension between Wright, Roger Waters and guitarist band member David Gilmour, caused Gilmour to insist that Wright be fired. Wright was to be only a session musician on the tour of 'The Wall' and didn't perform on 1983's album 'The Final

Cut'. Such a great loss indeed.

Wright did go on to work with Gilmour and Mason again, after Waters left the band in 1985 and released the albums 'The Division Bell' and 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' as Pink Floyd. Wright also released the solo albums 'Wet Dream' (1978) and 'Broken China' (1996). He had also worked with Dave Harris from the band Fashion and formed the band Zee, releasing one album for Atlantic Records entitled 'Identity'.

Wright, Waters, Mason and Gilmour reunited in 2005 to perform together one last time at the 'Live 8' charity event in London.

Wight also worked on David Gilmour's solo efforts, most recently collaborating on 2006's 'On an Island.'

Gilmour spoke of Wright on Monday saying, 'his input was often forgotten.'

'He was gentle, unassuming and private but his soulful voice and playing were vital, magical components of our most recognized Pink Floyd sound,' he said. 'I have never played with anyone quite like him.'

I can only add that a giant in the evolution of music has left us. A true genius in music and someone that I can personally add a big 'THANK YOU!!' for the great music.

With Syd Barrett waiting for him in the next world, we can only dream of the band to come.

Shine on You Crazy Diamond(s).

1988 New York photo courtesy of the Associated Press. David Gilmour left, Nick Mason middle and Richard Wright right.

A spokesman for rock group Pink Floyd said Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 that founding member Richard Wright had died after a battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.