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Pink Floyd
Originally a psychedelic 60s band from Cambridge, led by the charismatic-but-soon-to-lose-it Syd Barret, Pink Floyd then took on guitarist David Gilmour and went on to become one of the most renowned progressive rock acts of the 70s. Somewhat technological in their approach compared to many other bands of the time, Pink Floyd used recorded samples and tape effects on their records during this era. Their best work is often considered to be 1973's Dark Side of the Moon, which dealt with the issues of death and madness, presumably in reference to Syd Barret. Another masterpiece is 1979's The Wall, singer/bassist Roger Water's autobiographical opera, which covers any and all aspects of his life from women to politics. Recent years have seen musical and personal differences alienate Waters from the other members of the group. For those of you wanting to listen to Pink Floyd for the first time and not sure where to start, Echoes (2001) is an excellent 2 CD compilation containing the best of the band's career.
Pink Floyd recently reunited to perform a set at the Live 8 concert held at Hyde Park, London. The performance boosted their record sales, but David Gilmour has announced that he will donate all royalties received as a result of the concert to charity.
DiscographyThe Piper at the Gates of Dawn Capitol 1967
A Saucerful of Secrets Capitol 1968 Ummagumma Capitol 1969 More Capitol 1969 Atom Heart Mother Capitol 1970 Relics Capitol 1971 Meddle Capitol 1971 Obscured By Clouds Capitol 1972 Dark Side of the Moon Capitol 1973 Wish You Were Here Capitol 1975 Animals Capitol 1977 The Wall Capitol 1979 A Collection of Great Dance Songs Capitol 1981 Works Capitol 1983 The Final Cut Columbia 1983 A Momentary Lapse of Reason Columbia 1987 Delicate Sound of Thunder Columbia 1988 Shine on Columbia 1992 The Division Bell Columbia 1994 Pulse Columbia 1995 Is There Anybody out There? The Wall: Live 1980-1981 Columbia 2000 Echoes: The Best Of Pink Floyd Columbia 2001 Band membersRoger Waters vocals, bass
David Gilmour vocals, guitar Nick Mason drums Richard Wright keyboards, piano Syd Barrett vocals |
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