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Pink Floyd released a mesmerizing new music video for their iconic song 'Wish You Were Here' to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album, featuring nostalgic footage, whimsical animations, and rare studio recordings as part of a special box set.
Pink Floyd has officially reunited the two sections of their epic track 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond' in the band's 50th anniversary deluxe box set, creating a seamless 25-minute masterpiece that enhances the song's grandeur and pays tribute to Syd Barrett.
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.
Roger Waters criticized the late Ozzy Osbourne, calling him idiotic and nonsense, which led to a strong rebuke from Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne, who accused Waters of being out of touch and seeking attention through negativity.
Ronnie Rondell Jr., the stuntman famous for being on fire for the iconic Pink Floyd album cover, has died at 88. He was set on fire 15 times for the shoot, enduring burns, and was also a prolific stunt performer in numerous films. His bravery contributed to a legendary album cover and a notable film career.
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.
Ronnie Rondell Jr, a renowned Hollywood stuntman famous for setting himself on fire for Pink Floyd's album cover and for his extensive work in film and TV, has died at age 88. He was involved in iconic stunts and productions, and was a respected mentor in the stunt community. Rondell's career spanned from the 1950s to 2003, earning him a lifetime achievement award.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.