Pink Floyd is a British rock band that was formed in London in 1965. The original lineup consisted of Syd Barrett (guitar, vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass, vocals), Richard Wright (keyboards), and later David Gilmour (guitar, vocals).

The band was initially known for their psychedelic and experimental sound, which was heavily influenced by Barrett's songwriting and unique guitar playing style. Their early albums, including "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" and "A Saucerful of Secrets," were filled with trippy, atmospheric tracks that showcased the band's ability to blend different musical genres and create unique sonic landscapes.

After Barrett left the band in 1968 due to his declining mental health, Pink Floyd continued to evolve their sound and experiment with different genres. Their music became more complex and layered, incorporating elements of progressive rock, jazz, and classical music.

In the 1970s, Pink Floyd released a series of landmark albums, including "Dark Side of the Moon," "Wish You Were Here," and "Animals." These albums explored themes of alienation, existentialism, and the human condition, and featured some of the band's most iconic songs, including "Money," "Wish You Were Here," and "Comfortably Numb."

Throughout their career, Pink Floyd also became known for their elaborate live shows, which featured elaborate stage productions, stunning visual effects, and immersive soundscapes.

Despite experiencing several lineup changes over the years, Pink Floyd remained one of the most influential and successful bands of all time, selling over 250 million records worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and continue to be celebrated for their innovative and groundbreaking music.

From London, England.  Named after blues artists Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. -GSH

• Syd Barrett - guitar/vocals - b. Roger Keith Barrett, January 6, 1946, Cambridge, England.
• Richard Wright - keyboards/vocals - b. July 28, 1945, London, England.
• Roger Waters - bass/vocals - b. September 6, 1944, Surrey, England.
• Nick Mason - drums - b. January 27, 1945, Birmingham, England.

1. "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" (1967)

• Syd Barrett - guitar/vocals
• Richard Wright - keyboards/vocals
• Roger Waters - bass/vocals
• Nick Mason - drums
• David Gilmour - guitar/vocals - b. March 6, 1944, Cambridge, England.

1. "A Saucerful of Secrets" (1968)

• Richard Wright - keyboards/vocals
• Roger Waters - bass/vocals
• Nick Mason - drums
• David Gilmour - guitar/vocals

1. "More soundtrack" (1969)
2. "Ummagumma" (2-CDs) (1969)
3. "Atom Heart Mother" (1970)
4. "Meddle" (1971)
5. "Obscured by Clouds soundtrack" (1972)
6. "Dark Side of the Moon" (1973) - Single: "Money"
7. "Wish You Were Here" (1975)
8. "Animals" (1977)
9. "The Wall" (2-CDs) (1979) - Single: "Another Brick in the Wall"

• Roger Waters - bass/vocals
• Nick Mason - drums
• David Gilmour - guitar/vocals

1. "The Final Cut" (1983)

• Nick Mason - drums
• David Gilmour - guitar/vocals

• Nick Mason - drums
• David Gilmour - guitar/vocals
• Richard Wright - keyboards/vocals

1. "Momentary Lapse of Reason" (1987)
2. "Delicate Sound of Thunder" (1988)
3. "The Division Bell" (1994)
4. "Pulse" (live) (2-CDs) (1995)

1. "Relics" (1971) - contains early material.
2. "A Nice Pair" (1973) - reissue of 1st two albums.
3. "A Collection of Great Dance Songs" (1981)
4. "Works" (1983) - more early material.
5. "Shine On" (9-CD box set) (1992)

1. "The Madcap Laughs" (1970)
2. "Barrett" (1970)
3. "Opel" (1989)
4. "Crazy Diamond - The Complete Syd Barrett" (3-CD box set) (1994)
5. "Octopus: Best of Syd Barrett" (1994)

1. "David Gilmour" (1978)
2. "About Face" (1984)

1. "Nick Mason's Fictitious Sports" (1981)
2. "Profiles" (1985)

1. "Music from The Body soundtrack" (1970)
2. "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" (1984)
3. "Radio K.A.O.S." (1987)
4. "The Wall - Live in Berlin" (2-CDs) (1990)
5. "Amused to Death" (1992)

1. "Wet Dream" (1978)
2. "Identity" (1984)
3. "Broken China" (1997)

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• Pink Floyd: Set the Controls - cool site!
• The Pink Floyd Archives - historical information
• Pink Floyd & Co.
• All Wright - Richard Wright Homepage
• Pink Floyd
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