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Richard Wright Biography

Richard Wright was an English musician and songwriter who is best known as the keyboardist, vocalist, and founding member of the legendary progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Born on July 28th, 1943 in London, England, Wright grew up in a musical family and showed an early aptitude for the piano. Wright began his musical career as a session musician, playing on a number of recordings by other artists. He met Roger Waters and Nick Mason while studying architecture at the London Polytechnic, and the three of them formed Pink Floyd in 1965. Wright was the band’s keyboardist and played a variety of other instruments, including the organ and synthesizer. He was also a key songwriter and vocalist for the band, contributing to many of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits. Throughout his career with Pink Floyd, Wright was known for his innovative and groundbreaking keyboard playing, which helped to define the band’s...

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Nick Mason Biography

Nick Mason is an English musician and songwriter who is best known as the drummer and percussionist for the legendary progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Born on January 27th, 1944 in Birmingham, England, Mason grew up in London and showed an early interest in music. Mason studied architecture at the London Polytechnic, but his true passion was always music. He met Roger Waters and Richard Wright while studying, and the three of them formed Pink Floyd in 1965. Mason was initially the band’s drummer, but he also contributed to the band’s early recordings as a session musician and played a variety of percussion instruments. Throughout his long career with Pink Floyd, Mason has been a key member of the band and has played on all of their albums. He is known for his precise and intricate drumming style, which has helped to define the band’s sound. He has also been...

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Syd Barrett Biography

Syd Barrett was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He was best known as a founding member of the legendary progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He was born on January 6th, 1946 in Cambridge, England and grew up in the city’s suburb of Grantchester. Barrett showed an early interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of 12. He was heavily influenced by blues and rock music. Consequently he was particularly inspired by artists such as Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly. He formed his first band, The T-Set, while still in his teens and began playing local gigs. Syd Barrett Meets the Band In 1965, Barrett met fellow musician Roger Waters and together they formed the band Pink Floyd. Barrett quickly established himself as a talented songwriter. Indeed, he contributed many of the band’s early hits, including “See Emily Play” and “Arnold Layne.” He was...

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Storm Thorgerson Biography

Storm Thorgerson (1944-2013) was an English graphic designer and the co-founder of the design company, Hipgnosis. He was born in England and grew up in a family of artists and musicians. Thorgerson attended the same school as Pink Floyd members and this led to a life-long collaboration with the band on many of their album covers and promotional materials. Hipgnosis was founded in 1968 and quickly established itself as one of the leading graphic design firms in the music industry. Thorgerson and his team created some of the most iconic album covers of all time, including Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, Led Zeppelin’s “Houses of the Holy”, and 10cc’s “Deceptive Bends”. Thorgerson was known for his imaginative and often surreal style, and his designs often incorporated unusual imagery, such as giant eggs, flying pig balloons, and abstract images. He was also a pioneer in the use of photography...

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Snowy White Biography

Snowy White is an English guitarist and singer who was born on March 3, 1948, in Devon, England. He is best known for his work as a session musician and guitarist with a number of prominent rock and blues musicians. White first began playing guitar in the 1960s, and quickly established himself as a talented and versatile musician. He went on to perform and record with a number of influential blues and rock artists, including Peter Green, Gary Moore, and Pink Floyd. In 1982, White released his first solo album, “Snowy White”, which showcased his musical skills and songwriting abilities. The album was well received by audiences and critics, and established him as a solo artist in his own right. Over the years, White has continued to tour and record music, and has been involved in a number of musical projects and collaborations. He is widely regarded as one of...

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Polly Samson Lyricist and Author, Biography

Polly Samson is a British author and lyricist. Born in London on 29th April 1962, she grew up in a creative and artistic family and was exposed to literature, music, and poetry from an early age. This early exposure to the arts helped shape her interests and led her to pursue a career in writing. Brief Timeline In the seventies the family moved first to Cornwall, then Devon. A solitary child, Polly began writing and illustrating stories and poems from an early age. Eventually, after many attempts, a story about a lonely badger won a Blue Peter badge. It was the high point of her childhood. There were few high points at school and she was eventually asked to leave the sixth form of Newton Abbot Grammar School after which she spent a year working as a telex operator for a clay company. At eighteen she moved to London and...