Monthly Archive: September 2002

David Gilmour confirmed on friday evening that he is planning on releasing a new solo album sometime in 2003. He confirmed it on the Johnny Walker Drivetime Show broadcast on BBC Radio 2. One of the songs likely to be on his 3rd solo album is “Smile” which he wrote with his wife, the poet, Polly Sampson. He played Smile at the Meltdown concert he did where his new DVD was recorded. If you are a subscriber to the Neptune Pink Floyd newsletter, you will have the username and password to download a video of Smile as well as the entire Johnny Walker Drivetime Show interview. Source: BBC Radio 2

I was just emailed the story below from the BBC and knew you would all be interested in it! Make sure you tune in or log on and listen to the show! We have some great news; Dave Gilmour will be appearing live on Friday 27th September on the Johnnie Walker Drivetime Show, on BBC Radio 2. Dave will be talking about his new DVD and will be playing live on Johnnie’s show. We are currently collecting questions from eager fans, so please spread the word and make sure you submit your questions early by visiting the Radio 2 website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/johnnie_walker. So tune in this Friday between 5 – 7pm, either via the airwaves or by listening live online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2. Regards Radio 2 Online. Source: Kris Shaw, Radio 2.

Roger Waters Joins White Benefit Concerts Former Pink Floyd principal Roger Waters has been added to the bill for the Music To My Ears concerts to benefit the family of late Billboard editor in chief Timothy White. As previously reported, the shows are set for Oct. 7 at Boston’s FleetCenter and Oct. 8 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The Boston lineup also features Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, Sting, and James Taylor; those artists, minus Taylor and Joel, will also play in New York along with Jimmy Buffett and Brian Wilson. Waters is working on a rock album for release next year. Work also continues on his longtime project “Ca Ira,” an opera in French and English. Autographed Fender and Martin guitars and front row tickets to the Music To My Ears shows are among the items available at an online auction via Ticketmaster. All artists...

A new comedy play is being put on at The Customs House Theatre in South Shields, England [Newcastle] called The Dark Side Of The Half Moon. The press release is below followed by some information about the production and those behind it. I (NPF webmaster) will most likely attend the show as they have Floyd tunes and all sorts of references that will keep me happy! Read on. Press Release The Dark Side of the Half Moon, We would like your help to spread the word about this cracking new comedy-thriller, which was inspired by a fanatical love of Pink Floyd.You don’t have to know the music of Pink Floyd to enjoy the play, but it makes it so much cooler if you do. Not only is the music been used as a backdrop to the action, but one of the characters is a huge Floyd fan, and there are...