Welcome to the Neptune Pink Floyd website established in 1997. One of the most comprehensive resources on the internet regarding the band and their solo members. We cover the latest Pink Floyd News and have extensive archives on the bands history.
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Pink Floyd News Roundup
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- The Official Pink Floyd Calendar for 2025 is available to purchase now and covers 16 months from September 2024 to December 2025.
- They will release a remixed Dark Side of the Moon audio/video recording from 1994 in a yet to be announced addition to their videography.
- There are no future Pink Floyd concerts or tours or one off performances planned and will likely never happen.
- David Gilmour is about to go on tour with his latest album Luck and Strange.
- David had a listening party and will be on Rockonteurs podcast in September 2024 to mark the release of his new album.
- An excellent 18 minute long The Making of Luck and Strange EPK Video was released. It shares a couple more clips of the album’s songs including Sings and Scattered.
- Watch the David Gilmour tour rehearsals where they treat fans to four songs, also included are 20 photos from the event
- Nick Mason and his Saucerful of Secrets have just finished their tour of early Pink Floyd classics.
- Nick’s annual Middlewick House Open Gardens 2025 has been announced.
- Roger Waters, having finished touring, is working on his memoirs and other projects including a new album.
- Roger Waters’ new album will feature The Bar song.
- Roger Waters memoirs were partially read out before the Redux performances in London which caused some objections amongst the audience. Watch Roger reading some of his memoirs and performing The Bar.
- The Syd Barrett Estate have just launched the Have You Got it Yet film on DVD/BRD. It has great reviews so don’t miss out on that.
- Richard Wright‘s daughter has just held a successful exhibition at the Frameless gallery in London. It gave an alternative slant on her late father’s work. The promoter is currently looking for a venue in the USA to allow American audiences the chance to experience the immersive installation.
Latest News
- David Gilmour’s New Album at Number One in the UK
David Gilmour’s fifth solo album Luck and Strange has had a bit of, er… well, luck in getting to number one in the UK album charts! This is his first UK number one album in nine years David Gilmour said, “Heartfelt thanks to all of you who’ve supported Luck and Strange. I feel very honoured to have another Number One album, and it’s great to see from all of the comments and messages that you’re...
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Pink Floyd News
We cover the latest Pink Floyd news and solo member news on the site. Our free newsletter will ensure you don’t miss important announcements and news.
Discussion Forum
We have a very comprehensive discussion forum with an abundance of topics to choose from covering all aspects of the band’s history, solo member project and more. Register and enjoy. I find the forum enjoyable to read with a nice crustless apple pie! Nick Mason probably reads the internet with a slice too.
Tour Dates – history to current
We have an extensive database of all Pink Floyd and solo tours. Browse by bands in the database, or take a more curated journey discovering the tour history of Pink Floyd, solo tours for David Gilmour solo tours, Roger Waters Tours, and Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets tour history.
Discography and Lyrics
Unveiling the rich tapestry of Pink Floyd’s extensive discography is akin to embarking on a journey through their illustrious history. The journey commences with the early days of Syd Barrett, marking the band’s first era. This period is followed by a phase of artistic growth leading up to their album, ‘Meddle’, where the band’s musical prowess truly blossomed.
The band then catapulted to fame, due to a winning combination of poignant lyrical themes, band synergy, and an extraordinary combination of musical elements from each member. This golden era spans from ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ to ‘Wish You Were Here’ and ‘The Wall’.
Post ‘The Final Cut’, the band transitioned into a new phase under the leadership of David Gilmour, following Roger Waters’ departure. The discography also includes solo works from the band members, reflecting their individual explorations into their own diverse musical influences.
For non-native English speakers or those, like myself, who revel in unearthing the themes and meanings behind songs, the lyrics of Pink Floyd serve as a valuable resource. This exploration enhances the appreciation of their music, adding another layer of depth to the listening experience.
History of Pink Floyd
This is covered by the Pink Floyd timeline and our biography sections which try to tell the very long history of the band in a very visual way using a timeline. It’s useful to me because I was born well after Pink Floyd had released their big albums. I enjoy the timeline of their history in particular because I can scroll over years of history. I can get the high level story or dive into the history a little further with the text on the timeline.
A Brief History
Pink Floyd, an English rock band, was formed in London in 1965. Initially gaining recognition as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were known for their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics, and elaborate live shows.
The band was founded by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). With Barrett as their main songwriter, they released two singles, “Arnold Layne” and “See Emily Play”, and the successful debut album ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ in 1967. David Gilmour (guitar, vocals) joined in 1967; Barrett left in 1968 due to deteriorating mental health.
While all four members contributed compositions, Waters became the primary lyricist and thematic leader, devising the concepts behind Pink Floyd’s most successful albums, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ (1973), ‘Wish You Were Here’ (1975), ‘Animals’ (1977), and ‘The Wall’ (1979). The musical film based on ‘The Wall’, ‘Pink Floyd – The Wall’ (1982), won two BAFTA Awards.
Following personal tensions, Wright left Pink Floyd in 1981 becoming a paid musician on The Wall Tour, followed by Waters in 1985. Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd, rejoined later by Wright. They produced the albums ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’ (1987) and ‘The Division Bell’ (1994), backed by major tours, before entering a long hiatus.
In Later Years
In 2005, all but Barrett reunited for a performance at the global awareness event Live 8. Barrett died in 2006 and Wright in 2008. The last Pink Floyd studio album, ‘The Endless River’ (2014), was based on unreleased material from the ‘Division Bell’ recording sessions.
In 2022, Gilmour and Mason reformed Pink Floyd to release the song “Hey, Hey, Rise Up!” in protest of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. By 2013, Pink Floyd had sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Their albums ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘The Wall’ were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Pink Floyd Photo Galleries
We have over 10,000 photos in the Photos gallery which covers the full history of the band, from the very early days of Syd Barrett’s band right up to date with the latest tours. If you have any photos to add, please get in touch.
Links to Other Resources
There are some fantastic websites out there like Brain Damage which mainly covers News. The Official website is where you can find official announcements.
