Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished for their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows, and became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time. Pink Floyd were founded by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and Bob Klose. Under Barrett's leadership, they released two charting singles and the successful debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour joined in December 1967; Barrett left in April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. Waters became the primary lyricist and thematic leader, devising the concepts behind the band's peak of critical and commercial success with the albums The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall.
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, art rock, experimental rock, psychedelic pop, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1965–1995, 2005, 2012–2014 |
| Labels | EMI Columbia, Tower, Harvest, Capitol, Columbia, Sony Music, EMI, Parlophone |
| Past members | Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Bob Klose, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett, David Gilmour |
About Pink Floyd
Psychedelic rock band that has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Lead singer Roger Waters left the band in 1985.
Achievement of Pink Floyd
They performed 116 shows on their Pink Floyd World Tour 1968.
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Latest information about Pink Floyd updated on July 28 2021.
