Origin: Cambridge, England
Years active: 1964 — present
Members:Nick Mason, Richard Wright, David Gilmour
Former members:Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Bob Klose

Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic
Rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. They are known
For philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative cover art, and elaborate
Live shows. One of rock music's most successful acts, the group have sold an estimated
74.5 million albums in the United States alone[5]and another 5.7 million in the UK.
Pink Floyd had moderate mainstream success and were one of the most popular bands
In the London underground music scene in the late 1960s as a psychedelic band led
By Syd Barrett; however, Barrett's erratic behaviour eventually forced his colleagues
To replace him with guitarist and singer David Gilmour. After Barrett's departure,
Singer and bass player Roger Waters gradually became the dominant and driving force in the mid-1970s,
Until his eventual departure from the group in 1985. 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). In 1985, Waters declared Pink Floyd defunct,
But the remaining members, led by Gilmour, sued Waters for rights to the name; they continued
Recording and touring as Pink Floyd and enjoyed commercial success with A Momentary Lapse of
Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994), eventually reaching a settlement with
Waters over the use of the name.

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