Pink Floyd
Years Active: 1965–2014 (occasional reunions)
Members’ Current Ages (2025, if alive): David Gilmour: , Roger Waters: , Nick Mason: , Richard Wright (✝ 2008, would be ), Syd Barrett (✝ 2006, would be )
👤 Members & Bio
David Gilmour: Born March 6, 1946 – Guitar, Vocals
Roger Waters: Born September 6, 1943 – Bass, Vocals
Nick Mason: Born January 27, 1944 – Drums
Richard Wright: Born July 28, 1943 – Keyboards, Vocals (died September 15, 2008)
Syd Barrett: Born January 6, 1946 – Guitar, Vocals (died July 7, 2006)
Origin: London, England
Genres: Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Art Rock
Net Worth: Surviving members’ combined estimated $1B+ (2025)
Businesses: Pink Floyd Music Ltd, remasters, film *The Wall*
Total Social Followers: 30M+ legacy fans
Notable Works: *The Dark Side of the Moon*, *Wish You Were Here*, *The Wall*, *Animals*
Current Status: Officially disbanded, occasional special releases and charity projects
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright.
- Known for pioneering psychedelic rock in the late 1960s.
- David Gilmour joined in 1968, shortly before Syd Barrett’s departure due to mental health struggles.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1973: Released *The Dark Side of the Moon*, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- 1975: *Wish You Were Here* paid tribute to Syd Barrett.
- 1979: Released *The Wall*, with hits like “Another Brick in the Wall”.
- 1985: Roger Waters left the band.
- 2005: Reunion for Live 8 concert in London.
- 2014: Final studio album *The Endless River* released.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (*Marooned*, 1995).
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees (1996).
- UK Music Hall of Fame inductees (2005).
- Polar Music Prize awarded to Roger Waters and Nick Mason (2008).
🧠 Did You Know?
- Pink Floyd has sold over 250 million albums worldwide.
- *The Dark Side of the Moon* remained on the Billboard 200 for 741 weeks (14+ years).
- The band pioneered live shows with elaborate light and laser displays.
- *The Wall* was adapted into a film in 1982.
- Roger Waters is known for his politically charged solo career.
- David Gilmour’s guitar solos are considered some of the greatest in rock history.
- Nick Mason is the only member featured on all Pink Floyd albums.
- Syd Barrett’s influence is still felt despite his short time with the band.
- Richard Wright’s atmospheric keyboard style defined their sound.
- The pig from the *Animals* album cover flew over Battersea Power Station.
- Their stage shows often included giant inflatables and pyrotechnics.
- They influenced Radiohead, Muse, and countless progressive rock bands.
- The band reunited for Live 8 in 2005, their last performance with all four surviving members.
- *Comfortably Numb* is regarded as one of the best rock songs ever.
- Pink Floyd’s artwork by Hipgnosis is iconic in rock history.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Pink Floyd form?
They formed in 1965 in London, England.
Who were the members?
David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett.
How old is David Gilmour in 2025?
He is years old.
What is their net worth?
Surviving members’ combined estimated $1B+ (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Comfortably Numb”, “Wish You Were Here”, “Another Brick in the Wall”, “Money”.
When did they disband?
Officially in 2014, though Roger Waters left in 1985.
Where are they from?
London, England.