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Coronavirus

Roger Waters and Nick Mason Tours Affected by Coronavirus – Delayed

Roger Waters has postponed his 2020 North American Tour to next year in 2021 due to the Coronavirus outbreak. On Facebook Roger said, “THE BAD NEWS: I’ve had to postpone my THIS IS NOT A DRILL tour until next year. Bummer, but if it saves one life, it’s worth it.” Ticket holders are advised to hold onto their original tickets and await further information. Please visit rogerwaters.com for more information. Nick Mason has also cancelled his Saucerful of Secrets show which was due to start shortly. The release of his DVD/CD/Vinyl has also been pushed back due to operational challenges given the coronavirus is affecting warehousing and logistics with respect to its distribution. Nick posted on his Facebook: First of all, Nick, Gary, Guy, Lee and Dom are all thinking of you and your families at this very challenging and worrying time. They wish you all the very best, and...

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...

Nick Mason Saucerful of Secrets - Live at the Roundhouse

Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets Live At The Roundhouse – DVD and Cinema Release

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has a couple of exciting releases early this year regarding his Saucerful of Secrets touring band which has been going around playing the early days of Pink Floyd music. They are still on tour and have lots of dates this year too. First up, there will be a cinema screening of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Live at The Roundhouse. The one night only event takes place at cinemas around the world on Tuesday 10th March 2020, and you can find participating cinemas around the world on the Nick Mason on Film website. It is presented by Trafalgar Releasing who also did Roger Water’s Us and Them cinema screening. Second, fans will be able to get their hands on the audio and video from the Roundhouse recording. It will be available in three formats including CD/DVD, Vinyl and Blu-ray. These will be released on 17th...

Marsden Cancer Trust Hospital FUndraiser 2020

Nick Mason In Massive London Charity Concert

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is to join a star studded collection of some of the biggest names in music at a massive charity concert at London’s O2 Arena on 3rd March 2020. The incredible line up includes Eric Clapton, Sir Tom Jones, Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall, John Illsley from Dire Straits, Paul Jones, Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Bonnie Tyler, Paul Young, Zucchero, Rick Wakeman, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Nick Mason. Funds raised from the concert will go towards building The Royal Marsden’s brand new, state of the art treatment and research facility, the Oak Cancer Centre. Eric Clapton said, “This is a great cause and I’m honoured to be part of the efforts to raise money for The Royal Marsden. I also couldn’t say no to the opportunity to work with the other artists and bandmates in the line-up. I am sure it’ll be...

Nick Mason Vintage Car Run 2015

Nick Mason Drive from London to Brighton – Veteran Car Run 2019

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is getting one of his old cars out to take part in this year’s Veteran Car Run, this year sponsored by auction house Bonhams, and travelling from London to Brighton on Sun 3rd November 2019. Nick will be driving his exceptionally old 1901 Panhard et Lavassor, registration DS6670 and would very much like for you to support him on his journey if you are in the South of England this coming Sunday. You can find out more about the event, the route taken and the other participants and their amazing cars on the official website. Nick is a collector of cars and can’t seem to get enough of them. He has all kinds and took his Ferrari on Top Gear once. Have a look at Nick Mason’s Cars.

Pink Floyd The Later Years 1987-2019

Massive Boxset Pink Floyd The Later Years 1987-2019 Out in November

Pink Floyd is to release another massive boxset full of goodies on 29th November 2019 called Pink Floyd The Later Years 1987-2019. Pre-Order Now from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com for International orders. There is a much cheaper preview in the form of the LPs see below. The massive box set has an 18-disc set (5xCDs, 6xBlu-Rays, 5xDVDs, 2×7″ plus exclusive photo book and memorabilia) covering the material created by David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright from 1987 onwards. Don’t miss the news, get our Pink Floyd Newsletter 2LP Vinyl & CD In addition to the mammoth box set, there is a 2LP vinyl available which has highlights from the box set included. You can pre-order that from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com for international orders. Other Box Sets from the Catalogue This of course builds on the other amazing “Immersion” box sets that have been released over the years for Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Darkside of...