Monthly Archive: April 2009

David Gilmour Song Released Next Month on Gary McKinnon CD

David Gilmour Song Released Next Month on Gary McKinnon CD

Links – Discuss on Forum | Computerworld Article | FreeGary.org.uk –  Blog on McKinnon | Get NPF Newsletter David Gilmour’s song, along with other undisclosed songs, will be released on a CD next month to raise awareness for Gary McKinnon who is fighting extradition to the USA.  An extradition request has been filed by the US Government after McKinnon hacked into the US Military’s computer network. Why is Gilmour Involved? McKinnon’s mother said, “We’ve known...

Nick Mason’s Ferrari at Cadwell Park

Nick Mason’s Ferrari at Cadwell Park

Links – Grimsby Telegraph Story on Event | 4min Video on event | NPF Newsletter THE sound of thunder boomed around Cadwell Park racetrack when Ferrari fan and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason got into top gear. His Ferrari 512 – worth a cool £1.5-million – tore round the track at up to 150mph, powered by its 600bhp engine. It was a welcome return to Cadwell for motor sport racer Nick, who flew to Lincolnshire...

Pink Floyd Suing EMI Record Company over Royalties

Links – Discuss on Forum – Observer Newspaper Story – Get NPF Newsletter for all Latest Pink Floyd News |   From the Observer: Sunday 19th April 2009 Pink Floyd, the band behind Dark Side of the Moon, one of the best-selling albums in music history, have filed a lawsuit against EMI, claiming the private equity-backed firm has miscalculated royalty payments. The unprecedented legal claim is a glimpse at the fraught relationship between EMI, under...