In 1985, Waters stated that Pink Floyd was no more, but the remaining members, led by Gilmour, continued recording and touring under the name Pink Floyd. The Dark Side of the Moon is the third best-selling studio album in the world (not counting compilations and various artists soundtracks). The band recorded several albums, achieving worldwide success with The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), and The Wall (1979) with all of them topping the American record chart with the exception of Animals. Singer and bass player Roger Waters gradually became the leader of the band in the mid-1970s, until 1985 when he left the group. The album was released as a double disc, the first disc contained songs performed live the other disc contained the new studio recorded songs. After Barrett left the group Pink Floyd released Ummagumma. Pink Floyd had moderate mainstream success and were one of the most popular bands in the London underground music scene in the late 1960s led by Syd Barrett however, Barrett's decline in health would eventually forced his band members to replace him with guitarist and singer David Gilmour. One of rock music's most successful acts, the group have sold over 210 million albums worldwide, including 74.5 million albums in the United States alone. They are known for philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative cover art, and big live shows. įormed in 1964, Pink Floyd was first known for their psychedelic or space rock music and in later years their progressive rock music. Pink Floyd has released fourteen studio albums, three live albums, eight compilations, three soundtracks, thirty-five singles, eleven music videos, four video albums and three box-sets. Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band.
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