The “crazy diamond” (who inspired “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”) left Pink Floyd, and Pink Floyd left the stratosphere with albums like Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, both of which are being enjoyed today by people who weren’t born when they were originally released. Rolling Stone’s 1971 interview with Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd’s founding lead singer. Gilmour sort of became de facto lead vocalist when Sid Barrett didn’t show up one night early in the band’s career. They did, heralding the triumphant return of Pink Floyd after losing their founder, Roger Waters. The single release was a signal to radio stations that it was good selection to put on the air. Sometimes you think of David Gilmour as the primary singer, because after all, he sang lead on “Money.” Or maybe Roger Waters, because he pretty much sang everything on Animals. For David Gilmour, who sang Wish You Were Here in a wounded baritone, Waters lyrics struck close to home. Answer: Roger Keith 'Syd' Barrett (6 January 1946 7 July 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Released as a single in America, this became one of the few Pink Floyd songs to land in the Hot 100, reaching 70. One of the most successful bands in classic rock history.
Pink did the singing, and Floyd was the barber, right?
A band that didn’t make my list of favorite bands with multiple lead singers, but they’re included because they did do a couple of songs that I absolutely LOVE. Gilmour has recorded a song for an upcoming CD thats now being put together to support McKinnon. since 2002, is getting massive support from some well-known musicians, including David Gilmour frontman and lead guitarist for the English rock band, Pink Floyd. You have to sit through a bonus band first. Gary McKinnon, a British hacker whose has been fighting extradition to the U.S. Background information Also known as The Pink Floyd Sound The Pink Floyd Origin London, England Genres Progressive rock art rock experimental rock psychedelia space rock. Clockwise from bottom: David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and Richard Wright. Oh, you want to know who’s #2 after yesterday. Pink Floyd Pink Floyd in January 1968, from the only known photoshoot during the five months that all five members were together.