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pink floydthe name pink floyd came from syd barretts two favorite bluesmen - floyd council and pink anderson. After syd barrett left the band in 1968 or so, the band needed a new main song writer, pink floyds bassist- Roger Waters took on this role. David Gilmor the youngest member of the group born in 1946 (i think) became the secondary songwriter and lead guitarist, also the main vocalist. Nick Mason was on drums and Rick Wright was on keyboard. After Syd left the band Pink floyd had to forge a new identity, they did this by alot of hard work and it paid off. From 1969 to 1972 pink floyd released 6 albums and completed 4 world tours. However Pink floyd realy hit it big in 1973 releasing one of the most susessful albums of all time. this album focused on lifes most important aspects money (money), time (time) and death (the great gig in the sky). Dark side of the moon was almost fully constructed by Roger Waters and is some of his greatest works.

Floyds next huge album was "the wall" believed to be about roger water's alienation from his fans, with a "wall" (being a sortof mental barrier) seperating pink floyd from their fans. in one of the wall's concert tours a huge wall was actually put up on the stage. the wall sold 23 million copied and apparently was the #3 selling album of all time. In 1985 Roger waters left pink floyd to chase a solo career. the bands last tour was in 1994 which was the end of pink floyd. However they are rejoining soon for britains live8 thing on poverty for charity. Also those kids featuring in "another brick in the wall" want to get royalties for the parts they did in the song. and also the band reformed for live 8 which was the first time the entire band had performed for 24 years and they were still good in a non seksual way

and thats the game
7 years ago  |  Comments (35)  |  + 34 Cool
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SPLChamps
And what a reformation! I honestly thought, the night before, "Floyd will be the best thing ever tomorrow night." Then I saw Coldplay at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow and thought it was the greatest gig I had ever seen (it's easily the best I've ever actually attended). Then I watched The Who's Live 8 performance and started to fear that Floyd wouldn't live up tot he expectation. Then they did 4 songs which actually left me in tears. The best version of Comfortably Numb ever, without a doubt, and such a great performance by all 4 (but Gilmore in particular, I never thought his voice could be pitch-perfect after so long). And Waters loved it. He really did. He invited them up to take a bow. The rumor spreading is that they are playing Earl's Court in London soon, which I would sell out my own mother to see (not really, but still). It was, quite frankly, the greatest moment in music history.
#1  Posted 7 years ago  |  + 7 Ditto
pink_floyd
yeah they were heaps good, alot of the other acts were mad as too but floyd stood out, it had to be one of their best live performances ever
#2  Posted 7 years ago
GodofMetal
Pink Floyd was orgasmic when they played Live 8.
#3  Posted 7 years ago
GodofMetal
5 billion dittos to SPLChamps if I had that many
#4  Posted 7 years ago
PenguinMinT
Ditto to all of you... if I had any mods.
#5  Posted 7 years ago
TylorDirty
#1. YOU ROCK (but not as much as Pink)

#2. Pink Floyd ROCKS and will always, ROCK.

and

#3. FUCK MTV.
#6  Posted 7 years ago  |  + 1 Cool
DrGonzo
you did you home work. good job
#7  Posted 7 years ago
DrGonzo
but not all your home work, you forgot their name before pink floyd. syd was left behind because of acid. gilmour was alread playing with the band; subbing for barret whenever he was to up on LSD.
#8  Posted 7 years ago
pink_floyd
yeah i know i watched pink floyd and the syd barrett story but i didnt really want to write everything in there, would have been pretty long
#9  Posted 7 years ago
iwasbanned
yes long indeed- far longer than anythning you could dispence from your body
#10  Posted 7 years ago  |  + 1 Ditto
pink_floyd
yeah i agree
#11  Posted 7 years ago
AJ_2002
You left out the release of some of the Pink Floyd movies including "The Wall" and "The Wizard Of Floyd" ( I think thats what its called, but its the Wizard of Oz set to Pink Floyd essentially.)
#12  Posted 7 years ago
DrGonzo
well i modded you up, for what it's worth, to a 2+ cool
#13  Posted 7 years ago  |  + 2 Funny
DrGonzo
shit, it says plus lame... i want plus cool
#14  Posted 7 years ago
pink_floyd
haha thanks pal
#15  Posted 7 years ago
sheridan666
i went 2 c a floyd tribute band last week it was gd but nos as gd as the real thing:-(
#16  Posted 7 years ago
rhino1045
Nothing is as good as the real thing
#17  Posted 7 years ago
CompetingAby
Great mini bio.
#18  Posted 7 years ago
pink_floyd
Yes I know, why do you think I wrote it.
#19  Posted 7 years ago
ChupaHunter
Nice...but i though the great gig in the sky was about sex, because they asked the singer to pretend like she was... enjoying herself. And the wall also is a reference to the berlin wall in germany with nazi's and such...its all amazing and either way their all genious. I never knew thats where they got there name though. Sweet.
#20  Posted 7 years ago
Roxy_S
I've done an assignment on them, looked up at my own expense, and all and such...I love Pink Floyd, I hate the fact that we lost most the records
Still have most songs though..name one and I could "most likely" say I've heard it...

note the most likely in quotations
#21  Posted 7 years ago  |  + 1 Cool
helljumper_1
one of the best bands ever rock on man and keep it real
#22  Posted 7 years ago  |  + 1 Cool
the_wraith
didnt one of the band members commit suicide? i wasnt sure. ne way the one was beaten by his mom and abused and something i heard a little bit on it from my ex's mom once (who was awsome by the way) well neways saposedly his life was all trgic and his mother was all u will never amount to anythin and so on . . . and thus the song mother.
Mother do u think they'll like this song? mother do u think to break my balls? mother should i run for president? mother should i trust the government? mother is it just a waste of time? mommas gonna make all ur nightmares come true! mothers gonna put all of her fears into you mothers gonna keep u right here under her wing she wont let u fly but she might let u sing mothers gonna keep baby cozy and warm . . . mother do u think shes good enough for me? mother do u think shes dangerous? tell me. mother will she tear ur little boy apart? mother will she get my heart? hush now baby baby dont u cry mommas gonna check out all ur girlfriends for you momma momma wont let anyone dirty with u mommas gonna wait out until u get in momma will always find (something 4got what) with you mommas gonna keep baby healthy and clean. o "you'll always be a baby to me" momma didnt need to be so high.
so . . . ya thats something i'vve wondered about if ne one knows ne thing let me know. and Pink Floyd rocks + 2 and however negged u for this pic is an ass hole who probably listens to shit instead of music o ya lets listen to some guy say his name everytime someone says who! think about it WHO? JUDAH TAYLOR!!!!!! ne way u cant spell crap w/o rap. it takes skill to be in a band and play music ne one can talk fast when someone plays a few chords and notes over and over. ne way + 2
#23  Posted 7 years ago
the_wraith
hell make it +3
#24  Posted 7 years ago
Hydro626
have you heard of Pink Floyd coming back together to do another tour this summer? if so, spill the details my man.
#25  Posted 7 years ago
bigngreen Sponsor
Nice factiods there mate, i shall give you my only three modz!!!!
#26  Posted 7 years ago
bigngreen Sponsor
sorry only had 2
#27  Posted 7 years ago
bigngreen Sponsor
right in the nick of time theres ya third mate!!!
#28  Posted 7 years ago
jamesbondage
one of the best bands of all time
#29  Posted 6 years ago
davlister
u forgot the 2 albums between dark n wall
they were "wish u were here" and "animals"
wish was about syb barret and how roger waters missed him

did u also know syd barret's name was Roger Barret and roger waters was george waters??? freaky er
#30  Posted 6 years ago  |  + 1 Ditto
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