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“That’s not what music’s about”: the three Pink Floyd songs David Gilmour refused to perform

Being in a world-famous rock band is rarely a harmonious affair. After a few weeks, months, or years, cooped up in studios, tour buses, and dressing rooms with the same people, tensions inevitably begin to rise. This was certainly the case with Pink Floyd, whose history is almost as noted for its conflict as for […]

‘The Wall’ ending explained: What does Pink Floyd’s concept album actually mean?

Every rock and roll musician has always found the idea of the concept album tempting. Anyone can slap together a few half-decent ideas and call it an album, but the realm of rock operas is where people go from being one of the most popular bands of their generation to a true artist that is […]

The classic Pink Floyd album David Gilmour couldn’t listen to:”Too boring

Recently, I wrote an article pitching my argument for the most talented Pink Floyd member. This is undoubtedly a contentious topic given their place in the musical canon and the divisiveness of the members within their line-up. I argued my case for David Gilmour being the cream of the experimental crop for a number of […]

‘Empty Spaces’: What was Pink Floyd’s secret message?

Ask any true rock aficionado what their favourite concept album is, and The Wall by Pink Floyd invariably appears as one of the greatest ever warbling efforts. It’s not just for the litany of iconic hits it holds in its midst, including ‘Another Brick in the Wall, Pt 3’ – although this is a significant […]

“You can hear the tension”: the album Roger Waters believed he should have sang better

Getting a song right in the studio is usually one of the biggest hurdles for a fledgling band to get over. There are many opportunities where they can annihilate any venue they play, but when they have to worry about getting everything pitch-perfect behind the glass, it’s enough to strike fear in the hearts of […]

What are the only Pink Floyd songs to ever make the charts?

One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, the influence of Pink Floyd is utterly unavoidable. From their early days as the forerunners of Britain’s psychedelic revolution to the profound mastery of smash-hit records like The Dark Side of the Moon and beyond, the band crafted a plethora of innovative and revolutionary albums […]

“A rehabilitation process for us”: The only way Pink Floyd tried to heal themselves

Not every band can weather the storm of the music business on their own. There are bound to be a handful of moments when things don’t work out, but the best part about the business is being able to rise like a phoenix from the ashes than worrying about how to get over the biggest […]

“So I thought”: The musician Roger Waters was the most betrayed by…..

Anyone who joins a band with their friends needs to know what they’re getting into. The greatest artists of all time have always tried to run a group like a democracy, and no matter how much someone might want to take charge, it’s always important to get everyone’s opinion before making any major decisions. But […]

“Against my judgement”: The songs David Gilmour said he should never played live

One of the biggest hurdles when an artist goes on tour is putting together the right setlist. While most people are thrilled enough being in the presence of one of their heroes, it’s important for anyone to make an entire show have a storyline with a beginning, middle and end rather than ramming everyone with […]

Which one The Pink Floyd album David Gilmour dismissed as “just an experiment”

Experimentation is what drives music forward, opening doors to bold new avenues of artistic expression and inspiration. Few bands dedicated themselves to innovative experimentation quite as intensely as Pink Floyd, though. From their initial formation as forerunners of the psychedelic age in the mid-1960s, the group rose to become one of the most renowned and […]