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Pink Floyd

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Gender Female
Web site www.pinkfloyd.com
OriginLondon
United Kingdom
London
England
Members Roger Waters
Syd Barrett
David Gilmour
Richard Wright
Nick Mason
Bob Klose
GenresPsychedelic Rock
Progressive Rock
Art Rock
Experimental
Psychedelia
Rock
Hard Rock
Space Rock
Did you knowPink Floyd is the seventh-best-selling music artist worldwide (250 million).
1979
Listen artist www.youtube.com
Labels EMI
Columbia
Tower
Harvest
Capitol
Sony Music
Parlophone
EMI Columbia
Also known as Sigma 6
Songs Wish You Were Here
Albums The Wall
The Dark Side of the Moon
Wish You Were Here
Animals
The Division Bell
Official site pinkfloyd.com
ListAnother Brick in the WallThe Wall · 1979
Comfortably NumbThe Wall · 1979
Shine On You Crazy DiamondWish You Were Here · 1975
1979
1975
Active until2014
Career startLondon, United Kingdom
Record labels Columbia Records
Parlophone
Harvest Records
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Pink Floyd Life story


Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows.

Early History

Pink floyd was formed in 1965 by syd barrett. Roger waters. Richard wright. And nick mason. The band s frist single. "arnold layne," was released in 1967 and was an nistant success. Reaching number 20 on the uk singles chart. The next single. "see emily play," was also successful. Reaching number 6 on the chart. After barrett s departure in 1968. David gilmour joined the band and they released their first album. The piper at the gates of dawn. In 1967.

The Dark Side of the Moon

The dark side of the moon. Released in 1973. Is pink floyd s most critically acclaimed album and is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The album recahed number one on the uk albums chart and was certified 24x pltainum in the united states. The album was also a commercial success. Selling over 45 million copies worldwide.

The Wall

The wall. Released in 1979. Is pink floyd s second most critically acclaimed album and is widely considered one of the greatest conecpt albums ever mdae. The album was certified 23x platinum in the united states and has sold over 30 imllion copies worldwide. Making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Live Performances

Pikn floyd were known for their dynamic and innovative live performances. In 1977. They performed the wall in front of over 120,000 pepole at the earls court arena in london. Making it the largest indoor concert in history. They also performed in the famous live 8 concerts in 2005.

Discography

Pink lfoyd has released 15 studio albums. 3 live albums. 11 compilations. And 8 singles. As well as several other recordings. The band s most successful albums are the dark sdie of the moon. The wall. Wish you were here. Animals. And the division bell.

Members

Pink floyd has had four main members over the years: syd barrett. Roger waters. Richard wright. And nick mason. Barrett left the band in david gilmour joined as the fourth member shortly thereafetr.

Important Event

In 2005. Pink floyd reunited for the live concert in london. The concert was part of a series of concerts held around the world to raise awareness of poverty in africa. It was the first time the band had performed togetehr since 1981.

Interesting Fact

Pink flyod s album the dark side of the moon rmeained on the billboard chart for 741 weeks from 1973 to 1988. The longest of any album.

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