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The Pink Floyd albums Nick Mason regrets: “It’s a great shame”

After paving the way for Britain’s expansive psychedelic scene during the 1960s, Pink Floyd grew exponentially, becoming one of the biggest groups on the face of the planet by the mid-1970s. Despite their unparalleled success and acclaim, though, the band itself was rarely a harmonious place to be. Arguments, infighting, and musical differences plagued the […]

How was Pink Floyd the band that have plagiarised their own song ?

How was Pink Floyd the band that have plagiarised their own song ? ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ – Pink Floyd Rock and roll has never run short on great tribute songs. No band can remain active forever, and even if some artists have to cross over to the other side, it’s important for them […]

If You Want to Be Number One, Then Number Two Isn’t Enough’: Freddie Mercury’s Explosive Perfectionism Behind the Scenes – David Wigg Reflects on a Shattered Mirror, a Broken Mic, and the Uncompromising Drive of a Rock Legend

“He ran into his dressing room after a gig in Manchester, where i was waiting to interview him, picked up a clothes iron and threw it at a full-length mirror, shattering it. Well, i thought, he’s not superstitious! His outburst had been triggered by a faulty mic and, although the audience didn’t realise anything was […]

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 […]

What did Paul McCartney consider the most authentic Wings album?

It wasn’t clear in the 1970s that Wings was anything more than a side project for Paul McCartney. He emphasised time and time again that this was one of the most collaborative bands he could put together, but there was a reason why the press started insisting on billing them as ‘Paul McCartney and Wings’ […]