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Line 1: − + − − The band is well-known for its concept albums, sonic experimentation, profound lyrics, and elaborate concerts. They began as an underground [[psychedelic]] band, then transitioned to a more progressive sound after the departure of their original lead singer/guitarist, [[Syd Barrett]], releasing many famous and beloved albums such as ''[[Meddle]]'', ''[[The Dark Side of the Moon]]'' (considered to be one of the greatest rock albums of all time), ''[[Wish You Were Here]]'' (a tribute to Barrett), ''[[Animals]]'' (loosely based on [[George Orwell|Orwell's]] ''[[Animal Farm]]''), and ''[[The Wall]]''.
too much "greatest" - just tell us what they are like
[[Image:Pinkfloyd.jpg|thumb|right|Pink Floyd: l to r Nick Mason, Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright]]
[[Image:Pinkfloyd.jpg|thumb|right|Pink Floyd: l to r Nick Mason, Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright]]
'''Pink Floyd''' is a British [[progressive rock]] band considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.
'''Pink Floyd''' is a British [[progressive rock]] band known for its concept albums, sonic experimentation, profound lyrics, and elaborate concerts. They began as an underground [[psychedelic]] band, then transitioned to a more progressive sound after the departure of their original lead singer/guitarist, [[Syd Barrett]], releasing many famous and beloved albums such as ''[[Meddle]]'', ''[[The Dark Side of the Moon]]'' (considered to be one of the greatest rock albums of all time), ''[[Wish You Were Here]]'' (a tribute to Barrett), ''[[Animals]]'' (loosely based on [[George Orwell|Orwell's]] ''[[Animal Farm]]''), and ''[[The Wall]]''.
After the release of their 1983 album ''[[The Final Cut]]'', the band separated due to tensions between bassist/lyricist [[Roger Waters]] and guitarist [[David Gilmour]]. Gilmour restarted the band in 1987 without Waters, resulting in a lawsuit that was ultimately decided in Gilmour's favor. Albums released in 1987 and 1994 (''[[A Momentary Lapse of Reason]]'' and ''[[The Division Bell]]'') sold well, and were described as "fair forgeries" even by the estranged Waters, but failed to capture the magic that the band had created during the 1970s.
After the release of their 1983 album ''[[The Final Cut]]'', the band separated due to tensions between bassist/lyricist [[Roger Waters]] and guitarist [[David Gilmour]]. Gilmour restarted the band in 1987 without Waters, resulting in a lawsuit that was ultimately decided in Gilmour's favor. Albums released in 1987 and 1994 (''[[A Momentary Lapse of Reason]]'' and ''[[The Division Bell]]'') sold well, and were described as "fair forgeries" even by the estranged Waters, but failed to capture the magic that the band had created during the 1970s.