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music25 days ago

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' Tops UK Christmas Albums of 2025

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' reissue has topped the UK Christmas Albums Chart, making it the band's first Christmas Number One and setting a record for the longest span between first and last Number One albums, over 50 years. David Gilmour celebrated this milestone, and the band also released special editions and pop-up stores to mark the occasion.

entertainment5 months ago

Ronnie Rondell Jr., Iconic Pink Floyd Cover Stuntman, Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr., a renowned Hollywood stuntman famous for being on fire for the cover of Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here,' has died at 88. He had a prolific career in film and TV, appearing in over 200 projects, and was known for his daring fire stunts, including the iconic album cover shoot. He passed away in Missouri, with no cause of death disclosed.

entertainment1 year ago

Miley Cyrus Unveils 'Something Beautiful,' a Visual Album Inspired by Pink Floyd

Miley Cyrus is working on a new visual album titled "Something Beautiful," inspired by Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and the film "Mandy." Collaborating with her boyfriend Maxx Morando and director Panos Cosmatos, the album is described as experimental yet pop-oriented, aiming to offer a "human psychedelic" experience. Cyrus intends for the album to medicate cultural issues through music, with each song featuring healing sound properties.

music-and-astronomy1 year ago

"Syncing Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side' with the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Your Ultimate Guide"

Music fans have the opportunity to synchronize the climax of Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" with the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. To do so, ensure proper eye protection, find out the exact eclipse timing for your location, and start the album approximately 41 minutes and 53 seconds before the eclipse begins. Alternatively, you can start the album's closing song, "Eclipse," 70 seconds before the local total eclipse start time.

music-industry1 year ago

"BMG Ends Roger Waters Deal Over Israel Comments"

Music rights company BMG is severing ties with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters due to controversial comments he made about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States. Waters' political statements, including branding President Joe Biden a "war criminal" and denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "not unprovoked," have led to the termination of their publishing agreement. Waters has a history of supporting Palestine and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has sparked accusations of antisemitism, a claim he denies.

music1 year ago

"BMG Ends Relationship with Roger Waters Due to Israel Comments"

BMG is parting ways with Roger Waters, the Pink Floyd co-founder, over his controversial political statements about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States. Waters' inflammatory comments have led to the termination of his publishing agreement with BMG, with the company preparing to separate entirely from the veteran musician. This move by BMG's new CEO, Thomas Coesfeld, signals a change in direction for the company, which has built itself into the fourth-largest global music company since its launch in 2008.

music2 years ago

"Roger Waters' Son Dismissed, Joins Pink Floyd Tribute Band"

Harry Waters, son of Roger Waters, opens up about being fired from his father's touring band after 14 years of playing keyboard and organ. While he doesn't know the exact reason for his dismissal, he speculates that his father wanted a change. Despite the hurt, Harry continues to perform music, recently touring with Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade and joining Pink Floyd cover band Brit Floyd. He also focuses on his own music, including his jazz group and collaboration with John McNally. Harry remains on speaking terms with his father and is open to future opportunities to play Pink Floyd music.

musiccontroversy2 years ago

"Disgruntled Pink Floyd Fans Walk Out of Roger Waters' London Palladium Gig Over Lengthy Unpublished Reading"

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters sparked controversy at a gig in London's Palladium by spending an hour reading passages from his unpublished book, prompting some fans to walk out. Waters also made headlines for wearing a Nazi-style black trench coat with a red armband at his concerts in Germany earlier this year and for pretending to shoot the crowd with an imitation machine gun during his performances. Recently, he visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in prison, accompanied by his wife and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. Waters has faced criticism for his allegedly anti-Semitic views, including claims that he sang an offensive song about his former agent Bryan Morrison.

music2 years ago

Roger Waters Faces Backlash from Pink Floyd Fans for Autobiography Reading Instead of Singing at Concert

Pink Floyd fans attending Roger Waters' gig at the London Palladium were left furious when the musician spent an hour reading from his unpublished autobiography instead of performing. Waters also told the audience to "f**k off" and engaged in stand-up comedy impersonations. Angry concert-goers took to Twitter to express their disappointment, with some claiming they were thrown out for criticizing the show. Waters eventually performed songs from Pink Floyd's iconic album "Dark Side Of The Moon," but the rambling and self-indulgent nature of the event left many fans unsatisfied.

music2 years ago

Roger Waters of Pink Floyd Accused of Antisemitic Behavior and Email Controversy

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is facing renewed criticism in a new investigation by the Campaign Against Antisemitism. The investigation includes alleged emails from Waters in which he asks his crew to write derogatory slurs on an inflatable pig used in his concerts. Former music associates also claim that Waters mocked his former band member's grandmother who died in the Holocaust and made derogatory comments about vegetarian food, referring to it as "Jew food." Waters has previously denied being antisemitic.