Category: Pink Floyd Band Members

Pink Floyd Band Members

Pink Floyd is a legendary rock band. Originating from England, their music transcends decades. The band formed in 1965. Their members include:

Core Band

• Syd Barrett – He was the original lead guitarist. His psychedelic touch shaped early Pink Floyd. Sadly, mental health issues led to his departure in 1968.
• Roger Waters – The bassist and main songwriter. Waters contributed significantly to the band’s lyrics. His concepts gave life to albums like “The Wall”.
• Richard Wright – As the keyboardist, Wright added atmospheric depth. His contributions are essential to Pink Floyd’s sound.
• Nick Mason – The only member to feature on every album. Mason’s drumming is iconic to Pink Floyd’s rhythm.
• David Gilmour – Joined in 1968, replacing Barrett. Gilmour’s guitar work is legendary. His vocals also defined many Pink Floyd classics.

Supporting Musicians

Over the years, Pink Floyd had supporting musicians. They enhanced the live and studio experiences. Some notable names are:

• Andy Fairweather Low – guitarist supporting Roger Waters on previous tours
• Snowy White – Guitarist touring with Pink Floyd as supporting musician, played on Richard Wrights album…
• Dick Parry – A saxophonist. He’s known for solos on tracks like “Money” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”.
• Jon Carin – A multi-instrumentalist. He played keyboards, guitars, and lent vocals. Carin toured with Pink Floyd in the ’80s and ’90s.
• Guy Pratt – After Waters’ departure in 1985, Pratt became the touring bassist. He also provided backup vocals.

Pink Floyd Backing Singers

• Sam Brown – A backing vocalist. She’s known for her performance during “The Great Gig in the Sky” on the 1994 tour.
• Durga McBroom – Another renowned backing vocalist. She toured with Pink Floyd during the ’80s and ’90s.
• Clare Torry – singer from Great Gig in the Sky from Dark Side of the Moon
• Vanetta Fields – Venetta Fields is a renowned singer who is known for her contributions to Pink Floyd as a backing vocalist. Her involvement with the band is particularly notable for her work on the 1973 “Dark Side Of The Moon” tour and the Floyd’s French tour in 1974. Additionally, in 1975, Venetta Fields performed backing vocals on the Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here”
• Claudia Fontaine – backing vocalist who performed with Pink Floyd during their “The Division Bell Tour”.

Family Members

• Harry Waters – son of Roger Waters, played keyboard and toured with his father on The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon tours.
• Matt Gilmour – son of David Gilmour and one of the many children in the Gilmour Family.
• Polly Samson – David Gilmour’s wife, lyricist and novelist
• Romany Gilmour – David Gilmour’s daughter with wife Polly Samson. Keen musician and singer.
• Rosemary Breen – Syd Barrett’s sister and carer in later life
• Ian Barrett –

Supporting Team

• Steve O Rourke – The late Pink Floyd former Manager
• Paul Loasby – Pink Floyd and David Gilmour’s current manager
• Norman Hurricane Smith – early Floyd and Beatles producer

David Gilmour Tour Band Musicians

Guy Pratt on bass, Greg Phillinganes on keyboards, Rob Gentry on keyboards, Adam Betts on drums, Ben Worsley on guitar , Louise Marshall on backing vocals, and Webb Sisters Charley Webb and Hattie Webb also on backing vocals.