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Line 1: − [[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 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 many years, Pink Floyd and Roger Waters reunited at the [[Live 8]] concert in London on July 2, 2005. − − Pink Floyd are one of the highest-selling acts of all time, having sold over 250 million albums in their long history. ''The Dark Side of the Moon'' and ''The Wall'' are their two best-selling albums, with ''Dark Side'' staying on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart for a record 741 consecutive weeks, and ''The Wall'' being the 4th most sold album (and most sold double-album) in the United States. − − ==Discography== − − *''[[The Piper at the Gates of Dawn]]'' (1967) − *''[[A Saucerful of Secrets]]'' (1969) − *''[[Music from the film More]]'' (1969) − *''[[Ummagumma]]'' (1969) − *''[[Atom Heart Mother]]'' (1970) − *''[[Meddle]]'' (1971) − *''[[Obscured by Clouds]]'' (1972) − *''[[The Dark Side of the Moon]]'' (1973) − *''[[Wish You Were Here]]'' (1975) − *''[[Animals (album)|Animals]]'' (1977) − *''[[The Wall]]'' (1979) − *''[[The Final Cut]]'' (1983) − *''[[A Momentary Lapse of Reason]]'' (1987) − *''[[The Division Bell]]'' (1994) − *''[[Pulse]]'' (1995) − − ==Sources== − *[http://www.pinkfloyd.com website] − *[http://www.riaa.com/gp/bestsellers/topalbums.asp album site] − − [[Category:Rock Bands]]
Replaced content with 'The greatest band of all time. If you believe in a God, give up that pointless imaginary worship and worship Pink Floyd instead. Page corrected by Anon.'
The greatest band of all time. If you believe in a God, give up that pointless imaginary worship and worship Pink Floyd instead.
Page corrected by Anon.