“Another Brick in The Wall”
Pink Floyd is the greatest musical and commercial success story in music history. Their unique psychedelic music was praised for its philosophical expressionist and audio experimentation. International acclaim was also given to the band for their elaborate live performances that included special effects and practical effects.
1960s was a time for drugs, sexy, and rock and rolling. A desire for individualism and self-expression were the main motivations of youth in the 1960s, including many teenagers from Cambridge. Roger Barrett, Roger Waters and Nick Mason formed the band that we all know today during their London studies in 1965. The band gained momentum through gigs and small shows in London’s underground scene during the 1960s. David Gilmour was the last member of the band and Roger Barrett left in the same year. The band’s first album, “The Piper at The Gates of Dawn”, was released in 1967. It also had two chart singles. The band managed to get the attention and signed with EMI. Roger Waters took over as lead lyricist, and was the head of band soon after Barrett left. Waters took over the responsibility for the band’s message, direction, and creative direction. He also created most of the band’s songs and helped to create many of the albums they are best known for. The band toured extensively across America and gained a lot of popularity and was able to start making money. The band stopped touring and some members began families. They all settled in their own homes.
The band reunited after a while to discover their central theme. The group spent countless hours in the studio creating sounds and lyrics. It was a long process that led to the release of “Meddle”, which came out of many sessions. After some harsh criticism, NME ranked “Echoes”, the culmination of long hours spent in the studio, as the album’s number 3.
The band’s most well-known album, Dark Side of the Moon, was released in 1973. It features the iconic light through the prism covers. It is still one of rock’s most successful albums. Columbia Records signed the band with a one-million dollar advance, or five million at today’s exchange rates.
“Wish You Would Be Here” was first recorded in 1975. It quickly reached number 1 in the UK and US. 1977’s “Animals”, which reached number 3 in the US, was still praised by critics for its message of musical merit and high quality. The band then released “The Wall”, their most famous album.
The story is told through the album, which was inspired by Pink’s gestalt figure. The album is a collection of elements drawn from Roger Water’s personal experiences and the history of the band. This was Pink’s death. The social wall against society would continue to be built. Pink would suffer from depression, drug addiction and psychosis. The fascist ideals he had been raised in society would be destroyed and Pink rejoins normal society. The album tells the tale of an unhappy man and showcases all of the band’s talents. “… “The Wall” is a great album that allows people to face very broad philosophical or political issues.
The band eventually split in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Band members had many disagreements about who was contributing and who did what. Waters said that the group never had a common understanding about the dynamics of the band and who did what. While Gilmour still created music, critics and fans consider Waters’ departure to be the band’s official separation. They would not be seen together again until 2005, when they held a reunion live. “In 2005. Live 8- The largest global music event ever held- The reunion of the four man line-up that recorded most Floyd couldon stole the show.” (Pink Floyd).
Roger Waters has just completed a massive international tour with Roger Waters The Wall. However, the band is still regarded as one of rock’s most influential and successful bands. Roger Waters’ net worth is estimated at $300 million. Pink Floyd currently ranks 8th on the list, while Rolling Stone ranks 51st out of 100.
