| Pink Floyd | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Labels | EMI Columbia - Harvest - Capitol - Columbia - EMI - Parlophone |
| Website | pinkfloyd.com |
| Members | |
| Nick Mason Guy Pratt | |
| Past members | |
| Roger Waters Syd Barrett | |
Pink Floyd is an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music.
Distinguished by their use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, extended compositions and elaborate live shows, they are one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in the history of popular music.
Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by students Syd Barrett on guitar, Nick Mason on drums, Roger Waters on bass, and Richard Wright on keyboards.
They gained popularity performing in London's underground music scene during the late 1960s, and under Barrett's leadership released two charting singles and a successful debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967). The guitarist, David Gilmour, joined in December 1967.