Dark Side Facts About Pink Floyd, The World's Greatest Progressive Rock Band
Another Brick In The Wall
Known for hit albums like Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd was one of the 20th century's most impactful rock bands—before getting torn down from within.
1. They Founded The Band
One of the most influential bands of all time, Pink Floyd revolutionized Rock music with their progressive and psychedelic style. However, it wasn’t all happiness and success, and it all started in 1965 with its four original members—Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright.
Although, strictly speaking, it began even earlier.
2. They Went To School Together
Before the band formed, three of the four members met in an unexpected place. While at what would become the University of Westminster, bassist and singer Roger Waters, keyboardist Richard Wright, and drummer Nick Mason studied architecture together.
However, even the fourth member had a shared history.
3. They Were Old Friends
Just because guitarist and lead vocalist Syd Barrett was two years younger than the rest, and wasn’t at the same school, doesn’t mean he was a complete stranger. On the contrary, he and Roger Waters were childhood friends, sharing a love of music from an early age.
They would eventually turn that passion into a music group—but it wasn’t Pink Floyd.
4. They Weren't Pink Floyd
Before becoming what would be known as Pink Floyd, the group's earliest iterations saw several different members and names. When Syd Barrett finally joined, the band was performing under the name The Tea Set.
This wouldn’t last long, though.
