| − | 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 [[Orwell's|George Orwell]] [[Animal Farm]]), and [[The Wall]]. | + | 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]]. |
| | 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. |