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The 80th anniversary of Syd Barrett's birth will be marked by a series of special events. The Pink Floyd co-founder passed away in July 2006, aged 60, but his legacy in the music business will be celebrated through a spectacular live concert at Cambridge Corn Exchange on October 10, when Kula Shaker will serve as the headline act.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 5

New Music Friday: Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd's Lost Track, Ellie Goulding and More

Every Friday the streaming platforms refresh. Some weeks it's filler. This week is not that week. June 5 has Taylor Swift at the top, a genuine Pink Floyd rarity making its proper streaming debut, and a set of releases spanning pop, indie, and classic rock that gives almost every type of listener something worth pressing play on.

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25 classic artists Gen Z is rediscovering right now

Thanks to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, as well as music streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify, Gen Z has access to some of the best artists of all time.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / May 1

How Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall' Was Banned in South Africa 46 Years Ago

Protest songs have always been a major part of music, rock and roll in particular. Over the years, certain rock songs have become rallying cries for various groups of oppressed or downtrodden people around the world.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Signed Guitars Soar: Rock Legends' Instruments as 2026's Top Investments

The March 2026 Jim Irsay Collection Auction at Christie's transformed rock guitars into headline investments. David Gilmour's Black Strat sale shattered records when the instrument hammered down at $14.55 million.

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20 modern album covers that are already iconic

Pink Floyd isn't the only artist with an iconic album cover. These 20 modern albums were iconic the moment they were released.

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25 songs from the '70s that hit different today

They simply don't make music the same as they used to, but thankfully, we can revisit the classics as often as we please.

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Musicians who successfully replaced popular members of bands

Stepping in for a popular or prominent member of a band can't be easy — especially when there are huge shoes to fill. When it works, it's usually the stuff legends are made from.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / November 18

Watch: Noel Fielding unveils paintings in tribute to his idol Syd Barrett

Noel Fielding has unveiled a series of paintings in homage to his idol Syd Barrett. To coincide with the release of Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts.

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25 stars who walked away from the limelight

Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 19

'There is no possible way': David Gilmour rules out Roger Waters reunion

David Gilmour says he will never perform with former Pink Floyd bandmate Roger Waters again. Guitarist Gilmour, 79, and singer/songwriter Waters, 82, have been feuding since Waters quit the group in 1985 and Gilmour insisted there is no chance the pair will ever bury the hatchet and take to the stage together again.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 12, 2025

Pink Floyd announce 50th anniversary edition of Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd have announced a 50th anniversary edition of their iconic album Wish You Were Here. Wish You Were Here 50 will be released via Sony Music on December 12 and will give fans a new perspective into one of the Shine On You Crazy Diamond band's most popular albums.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 4, 2025

Pink Floyd icon David Gilmour hints at new album and Las Vegas Sphere residency

Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour has revealed he’s working on new material and is open to the possibility of a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The 79-year-old

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 12, 2025

The Beatles or Pink Floyd? The Best Rock Band to Ever Exist

Before we get into The Beatles versus Pink Floyd debate, People’s personal taste in music is such a completely subjective topic and to merely bring it up can create a lot of emotion.

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The 25 best songs that go on for more than 10 minutes

Sometimes longer is better. Even when it comes to music, and listeners are patient enough to appreciate an epic piece of music. Here's 25 great songs that span 10 minutes or more, and worth the time it takes to listen.

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Notable albums that turn 50 in 2025

These notable albums will be turning 50 in 2025. Crank the volume and read on.

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20 iconic records that altered music history forever

Music today wouldn't be the same without these 20 albums.

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The 25 greatest final lyrics from iconic songs

There's a lot that goes into making a great song, or even just one with memorable lyrics — especially those that close out a song. Here's our list, in chronological order, of 25 notable final song lines.

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The 25 greatest hits albums in music history

It seems impossible to rank the best greatest hits collections of all time, but we gave it a go. Enjoy.

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20 songs with children singing the hook

Have you ever listened to a song by your favorite artist and been taken aback when you heard children's voices?

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The origin stories behind 25 famously odd album names

Plenty of things about the music business don't make sense. Notably, what goes into naming an album. Regardless of the genre or era, the number of creatively strange and random record titles is seemingly endless, but these are our 25 favorites, listed chronologically.

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20 musicians who were notoriously difficult to work with

Whether it's an artist with lethal perfectionist tendencies or someone who just became too self-absorbed over time, some of the best band leaders, R&B divas, and rap superstars have earned the title of being more than a little hard to work with, with the levels of destruction varying significantly from artist to artist. Today, we take a look at 20 of them.

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