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Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is a British rock band famous for its philosophical lyrics, acoustic experiments, innovations in album cover design, and grandiose shows. It is one of the most influential and successful groups in rock music. The group was founded in 1965 by architecture students at London Polytechnic (Regent Str. Polytechnic): Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals), Nick Mason (drums), and their friend from Cambridge, Syd Barrett (vocals, guitar). In 1968, David Gilmour joined the quartet, replacing Barrett after the latter had to leave the group. After Barrett’s departure, bassist Roger Waters and keyboardist Richard Wright initially became the dominant figures in the band, but over time, Wright ceded his position to guitarist David Gilmour. With each new album, Waters consolidated his leadership, gradually moving toward sole control. After Barrett left and until 1983, Waters was the author of the vast majority of the band’s lyrics (starting in 1973, for ten years he wrote all the lyrics alone) and the primary author of the band’s most conceptual album, The Wall.