A to Z Blogging Challenge:
P is for Pink Floyd
by
Opal Zushaquon
Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965. The original members were Nick Mason, Rick Wright, Roger Waters, and Syd Barrett. Dave Gilmour joined the band in 1967.
Syd Barrett left Pink Floyd in 1968 due to mental health issues. The song featured in this post, "Wish You Were Here," was written in honor of Syd.
Pink Floyd had some instances of creative differences over time. Rick Wright left the band in 1979. Wright then rejoined the band as a paid session musician.
Roger Waters left Pink Floyd in 1985. He and the other members of Pink Floyd reunited in 2005 for a performance at Live 8.
Syd Barrett died on July 7, 2006 from pancreatic cancer.
Rick Wright died on September 15, 2008 from an undiagnosed cancer.
Dave Gilmour and Nick Mason joined Roger Waters on his The Wall Tour show in 2011.
Here is "Wish You Were Here" for your listening pleasure.
~Opal~
Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965. The original members were Nick Mason, Rick Wright, Roger Waters, and Syd Barrett. Dave Gilmour joined the band in 1967.
Syd Barrett left Pink Floyd in 1968 due to mental health issues. The song featured in this post, "Wish You Were Here," was written in honor of Syd.
Pink Floyd had some instances of creative differences over time. Rick Wright left the band in 1979. Wright then rejoined the band as a paid session musician.
Roger Waters left Pink Floyd in 1985. He and the other members of Pink Floyd reunited in 2005 for a performance at Live 8.
Syd Barrett died on July 7, 2006 from pancreatic cancer.
Rick Wright died on September 15, 2008 from an undiagnosed cancer.
Dave Gilmour and Nick Mason joined Roger Waters on his The Wall Tour show in 2011.
Here is "Wish You Were Here" for your listening pleasure.
~Opal~
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