| | [[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 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]]''. | | '''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. |