Think psychedelic rock and a certain British band likely comes to mind. With their otherworldly soundscapes and consciousness-expanding aesthetic, Pink Floyd didn’t just help define psychedelic rock in the late 60s—they expanded the boundaries of the genre unlike any other act. From their early experimental records to their undisputed masterpieces, Pink Floyd took rock music…

Pink Floyd’s soaring anthems and psychedelic odysseys ooze with David Gilmour’s signature guitar work and vocals. But the story of how this legendary musician joined the band is a winding tale of creative kismet. In the mid-60s, Gilmour crossed paths with Syd Barrett, Floyd’s troubled founder, while performing at insane circus-like events. Their casual friendship…

When a band reaches the pinnacle of success, selling out arenas and topping charts, one would think they have it all. Yet behind Pink Floyd’s worldwide fame and fortune lay growing tensions between lead members Roger Waters and David Gilmour that ultimately led to the band’s dissolution. As their dysfunctional relationship became increasingly bitter, creative…

2024 has already been a massive year for Pink Floyd fans, with Roger Waters currently on his epic “This Is Not A Drill” world tour and Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets continuing to delight audiences across Europe and Australia. But the fun may only just be getting started. As we look ahead, strong indications suggest…

In 1965, the prodigiously talented Syd Barrett led the up-and-coming psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd with his experimental guitar work and fantastical lyrics that captured the imagination of the burgeoning counterculture movement. However, within three short yet meteoric years at the helm of the band he named and founded, Barrett’s escalating use of psychedelic drugs…

The legendary rock band Pink Floyd is known for their innovative and often psychedelic music. But where did their unique name actually come from? As it turns out, they have the band’s original frontman, Syd Barrett, to thank for the memorable moniker. Barrett combined the names of two obscure American blues musicians who were heroes…

What genre is Pink Floyd? It’s a difficult question to answer about this singular band that has stretched the limits of popular music for over 50 years. As we explore in this article, while they spearheaded psychedelic and progressive rock, Pink Floyd always followed their own artistic muse across boundaries of rock, blues, jazz and…

The song “Pigs (Three Different Ones)” from Pink Floyd’s album Animals is a scathing commentary on the greed and exploitation committed by elite members of society. The “pigs” in the songs title likely refers to three different types of oppressive authorities that the band wished to call out: Political leaders who abuse their power and…

Decades beyond their psychedelic origins, Pink Floyd continues attracting famous fans from across music genres and entertainment realms. From metal gods to rap royalty, electronic pioneers to Hollywood heroes, high-profile celebrities consistently highlight the band’s experimental studio innovation as a key inspiration. In this post we’ll explore 10 diverse stars who count themselves as Floyd…

Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept opus The Wall delivers a richly symbolic narrative of alienation cradling profound societal commentaries. But beyond the literal rock opera storyline, what deeper insights on isolation and the human condition were Roger Waters and company channeling through such impassioned art? This post unveils The Wall’s concealed messages and inspirations 40 years…