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Man Claims to be Pink Floyd Bandmember to Avoid Medical Bill

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:10:36 +0000

Well, those medical bills CAN be atrocious. But this guy decided that pretending to be David Gilmour would actually work, so I’m thinking these medical bills were for mental health evaluations and medications (that he clearly never took). According to sctimes.com: “St. Cloud police are investigating a Monticello man who claimed to be Pink Floyd [...]

40 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Release 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:00:21 +0000

The numbers attached to ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ are pretty impressive. More than 50 million copies sold worldwide. Fifteen straight years on Billboard’s album chart. Consistently ranked in the Top 10 of many best-albums-ever-made polls. But Pink Floyd’s achievements with their eighth LP go deeper than that. In a way, their 1973 epic changed the way people made and listened to albums. Forty years after its release, there’s still no better head trip -- legally at least -- available.

Roger Waters Calls for Cultural Boycott of Israel

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:25:32 +0000

Thirty years after the release of Pink Floyd's 'The Final Cut,' which focused on the early-1980s conflict over the Falkland Islands, Roger Waters is still involved with world politics. These days, he's calling for a South African apartheid-style musical boycott of Israel.

Roger Waters on Pink Floyd: 'It Was Over in 1985′

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:15:18 +0000

Former Pink Floyd maestro Roger Waters may be riding high with a hugely successful touring version of 'The Wall,' but that doesn't mean he would ever consider touring with his former band again. In a recent interview, the singer-songwriter and bass player spoke succinctly about the matter, saying, "It was over in 1985, and it's still over."

Dark Side of the Moon Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:36:41 +0000

Released in March of 1973, Pink Floyd’s masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon, turns 40 years old this month. It stayed on the charts for approximately 5,762 weeks. Well, close enough. It did in fact remain on the charts for 741 weeks, from 1973 to 1988. I remember it well, because I went through [...]

David Gilmour at 67: Charitable Rocker

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:22:01 +0000

David Gilmour marks a birthday today. He was born on March 6, 1946 in Cambridge, England. He’s best known, of course, for his work as the guitarist, lead singer and songwriter of Pink Floyd, and for that glorious guitar style that’s immediately recognizable, so soulful, soaring, and stunning in it’s melodic expression, and powerful without [...]

Roger Waters Adds New Song to 'The Wall'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:40:02 +0000

Since its release in 1979, Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' has journeyed all over the world, playing to audiences during numerous tours (and even being turned into a movie). But through all its guises, the album's song cycle has remained essentially the same -- until recently, that is.

Syd Barrett: Still Crazily Shining on Somewhere?

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:38:10 +0000

Roger Waters once called something Syd did "a real act of mad genius" and the label of "mad" continues to follow him around nearly seven years after his death in 2006.

Lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter during Pink Floyd's early years, Syd was born 67 years ago this past Sunday, January 6th, in 1946 in Cambridge, England.

Rick Wright: Wish You Were Here [Tribute Video]

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:07:09 +0000

Richard Wright, longtime pianist and keyboardist for Pink Floyd, would have turned 69 years old tomorrow. He was born July 28, 1943 in Middlesex, England, but died of cancer on September 15, 2008 in London. No, I didn’t at first notice the seeming significance of the photo of Rick at the keyboards, but once I [...]

Roger Waters Hits a Homer at Yankee Stadium [PHOTOS]

Hawk Honey Rachael — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:00:52 +0000

Pictures of Roger Waters performance of Pink Floyd's The Wall Live at Yankee Stadium from this past Saturday.

Roger Waters' Pigs (Nine Different Ones) [VIDEO]

Hawk Honey Rachael — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:53:11 +0000

Hawk Honey Rachael saw Roger Waters perform Pink Floyd's The Wall Live at Yankee Stadium this past Saturday - and came home with a piece of the flying pig! Check out the story here.

Happy 420! Best "Stoner" Music?

Andy Chase — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:30:12 +0000

Earlier today, I asked what’s your favorite “Munchies” food. Now I want to know what your favorite “420″ music is. Mine is a little “all over the place”. But here’s a couple to get you started: The Doors Pink Floyd Genesis/Phil Collins Tom Petty Underworld Let us know your favorites in the comment box below [...]

Sir Paul releases his first solo album, Pink Floyd receives a Gold Record, & More [This Week In Music History]

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:23:36 +0000

April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, officially ending his days with The Beatles. Yoko is blamed. April 20, 1970: The New York Times reports Catholic and Protestant youth groups have adopted The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” as a religious symbol. Yoko is blamed. April 15, 1972: Roberta Flack’s “The First TIme Ever [...]

Pink Floyd At The Olympics? When Pigs Fly

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:09:31 +0000

David Gilmour says there’s no truth to the recent media speculation that the living members of The Floyd will reunite for the 2012 Olympics in London to close out the ceremonies. The London Evening Standard claimed that an insider said, “”Its long been made clear it would take something very special to get Pink Floyd [...]