One of rock music’s most respected bands, Pink Floyd formed in 1965 and
originally called themselves The Pink Floyd. Led by singer/guitarist Syd
Barrett, the group also featured bassist Roger Waters, keyboardist Richard
Wright, and drummer Nick Mason. Debuting with several singles at the height of
the psychedelic era, the group released their debut album, The Piper at the
Gates of Dawn, in 1967. However, the band’s creative force, Syd Barrett, began
to suffer mental health issues and guitarist David Gilmour was brought in to
cover some of his guitar duties. After five months as a...