Wright played in the bands Tytan and AIIZ in the early 80s. In 1983 he became the successor of Phil Rudd in AC/DC. Around 1989/90 he left this band on his own initiative to play with Dio. He was also active in the bands Rhino Bucket and UFO (between 1993 and 2004 as a replacement for Andy Parker). Nowadays he plays in the Dio tribute band Dio Disciples.
