Formed in 1965, in London, Pink Floyd was one of the most influential and successful bands in rock history. Initially led by Syd Barrett, the group began with a psychedelic sound, but evolved into more complex and conceptual compositions, consolidating itself in genres such as progressive rock, art rock, space rock and experimental rock. The band was also notable for its extremely elaborate live performances, pioneering the use of technology to create psychedelic soundscapes and visuals, focused on the atmosphere rather than the movement of the musicians on stage.
The group's name was created by Barrett, who combined the names of two blues musicians he admired: Americans Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. However, Barrett remained in the band for a short time; due to problems related to drug use, he was replaced by guitarist and singer David Gilmour.
With its classic lineup — consisting of David Gilmour (guitar/vocals), Roger Waters (bass/vocals), Richard Wright (keyboards/vocals) and Nick Mason (drums) — the band released its most iconic albums: The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979).
After the album The Final Cut (1983), Pink Floyd began to fragment. In 1985, Waters declared the band's end, but Gilmour, Wright and Mason kept the official name after a legal dispute. Without Waters, the group released two more studio albums: A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994).
The group reunited in 2005 for the Live 8 festival. In 2008, keyboardist Richard Wright passed away at the age of 65. As a tribute to him, the band released in 2014 The Endless River , the 15th and final studio album, using recordings left over from the The Division Bell . The album is a predominantly instrumental work.
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