So i have a question about Pink Floyd?

Question

here we go..ok i didnt grow up with them but my parents did and they both love the band same as i...but im not quite sure what they stand for...ive been watching them on youtube live and normal(might i add if you want good PF go to youtube) and i dont quite understand what they stand for and the symbols like the machine and the wall etc... im looking for somebody to explain this to me thoroughly... everything youre willing to tell me...also if you have been to any of there concert, how it was, how many albums and the names...lol a lot of work but ill give you the most points i can.. and also how many times they have switched singers and guitarist etc.... id really love for somebody to tell me all of this and more...somebody that is smart and logical..

Answer 1

Their symbolism:

The Machine is the music industry. Managers seem to expect artists to spit albums out constantly, and they can't do that. The Wall is basically people "walling" themselves out from the real world, as in becoming a recluse or dropping old friends.

No concerts. The last one they played (touring) was in 1994. I was only two then. I have watched the recordings of this concert, and all I can say is to drop the acid. You don't need it.

There are 17 albums, I think, not including the compilations. I'll list the ones I can think of (compilations, too)

Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Saucerful of Secrets
Ummagumma
Relics
Works
Atom Heart Mother
Meddle
Obscured by Clouds
A Nice Pair
A Great Collection of Dance Songs
Echoes
Dark Side of the Moon
Animals
The Wall
Wish You Were Here
Division Bell
Zabrinkskie Point (sp?)
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Delicate Sound of Thunder

I know that there are many more, but that's what I can think of.

The band went through five stages as far as switching members.

First:
Syd, Roger, Rick, Nick (the original band)

Second:
Syd, David, Roger, Rick, Nick (addition of David; very short time)

Third:
David, Roger, Rick, Nick (kicked out Syd; the classic Pink Floyd)

Fourth:
David, Roger, Nick (Roger kicked Rick out! What a prick! Very short)

Fifth:
David, Rick, Nick (But David brought him back in! Woo!)

Syd Barrett
(1946-2006 *sniffle*)
(1965-1968)
Guitarist; writer; lead singer. Main founder of Pink Floyd. Went crazy after too much LSD and died on July 7, 2006 of diabetes related causes.

Roger Waters
(1943- )
(1965-1985)
Bassist; writer; lead singer. Secondary founder of Pink Floyd. Wrote their most memorable stuff; namely The Wall. His dad died in WWII, giving him a cause to whine incessantly.

Richard Wright
(1943- )
(1965-1979; 1986- [they haven't officially declared breakup])
Keyboardist. The "George Harrison" of Pink Floyd, very cute and quiet. He got kicked out by Roger before The Wall and was allowed to play only as a paid performer, not a band member.

Nick Mason
(1944- )
(1965- )
Drummer. The only member to stay in the band throughout the whole time. He wrote their biography. He enjoys cars and flying of any sort.

David Gilmour
(1946- )
(1967- )
Guitarist; writer; lead singer. He's got mad skills on the steel guitar, or any guitar for that matter, and he can play fretless bass as well. He led the band through their last few years. He can't write music very well.

Just tell me if you ever need to know more.

Answer 2

To any too youthful the album "The Wall" substitute right into a sturdy place to start in case you have never listened to purple Floyd.. pay attention to the words of "yet another Brick in the Wall" the angst of dropping his father who substitute into in the defense force is his discomfort for all to pay attention.

Answer 3

here read up on em

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_floyd