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Pink Floyd, (L-R: Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright) pose for a publicity shot circa 1973. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Pink Floyd to release special San Tropez orange vinyl reissue of Meddle for National Album Day

By Jerry Ewing Published

New hi-res film of Echoes from Meddle, used in the surf film Crystal Voyage and early live performances, to be released in October

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Pink Floyd, (L-R: Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright) pose for a publicity shot circa 1973. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Was Pink Floyd’s attempt to make an album from found sounds just a delaying tactic?

By Mark Blake Published

Roger Waters argued there was no difference between playing guitar or a water tap. But after exploring the concept of Household Objects over four years, they abandoned their early experimental era for ever

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Syd Barrett headshot, 1970
The inside story behind the celebrations of Syd Barrett's 80th birthday

By Dave Ling Published

Twenty years after the former Pink Floyd frontman's death, an exhibition, gig and star-studded tribute album will celebrate Syd Barrett's legacy

Bands & Artists
The cover of Classic Rock 357, featuring Pink Floyd's The Wall
Pink Floyd: The inside story of the tour that killed the band - only in the new Classic Rock

By Siân Llewellyn Published

Also in Classic Rock 357: Aerosmith, Faster Pussycat, Blackie Lawless, Airbourne, Bruce Hornsby, Carmine Appice, Billy Morrison, Amy Lee, Pat Travers and more

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Youth and David Gilmour
“It could be more amazing than U2’s triumph in Las Vegas. I think you could even blow that out the water”: Can Youth persuade David Gilmour to stage a live show with The Orb?

By Julian Marszalek Published

Producer discusses his reboot of 2010 collaboration Metallic Spheres as Metallic Spheres In Colour

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Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee of Canadian progressive rock trio, Rush, performing on stage, United States, 18th May 1981. (Photo by David Tan/Shinko Music/Getty Images)
“The peak had passed. But some albums kept the flame alive”: What did the 80s ever do for prog?

By Nick Shilton Published

If the genre ruled the world in 70s, the following decade was about retreating and taking stock. But it wasn’t all bad – here are 10 of the best records from that interesting time

Bands & Artists
David Gilmour
“A feeling of loss but a sense of relief”: When David Gilmour auctioned 123 of his guitars

By Jerry Ewing Published

Just before he raised a record-breaking $21.5m, the Pink Floyd axe hero showed and played some of the historic instrument’s he’d decided to part with

Interviews
Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Phil Lynott onstage (composite image)
Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet

By Fraser Lewry Published

The internet is a goldmine, part 54568964

Concerts & Shows
Richard Wright
“There has always been friction”: Richard Wright’s feud with Pink Floyd colleague Roger Waters

By Jerry Ewing Published

Keyboardist's feud went as far back as refusing to give band leader a cigarette in their early days

Interviews
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee from Rush perform live on stage in Springfield, Massachusetts 9th December 1976. (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns)
Epic songs, intricate harmonies and psychedelic album designs: 10 essential prog rock albums from the 1970s

By Nick Shilton Published

Rush, Genesis, Jethro Tull, ELP and more… after much debate we present a starter pack of records that illustrate how the genre matured – but never conformed

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