Floyd reunites for a while

Decker · 06-15-2005, 09:27 AM

After a break of almost 25 years legendary British pop group Pink Floyd are to reunite to take part in one of the concerts organised to mark the G8 summit in Scotland next month.

David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright will play at the Live8 concert in London's Hyde Park on July 2, one of five masterminded by pop star Bob Geldof to draw attention to the plight of millions of poor Africans.

"Like most people, I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world," Gilmour said.

"It's crazy that America gives such a paltry percentage of its GNP to the starving nations."

Waters said "It's great to be asked to help Bob raise public awareness on the issues of third world debt and poverty. The cynics will scoff, screw 'em!

"Also, to be given the opportunity to put the band back together, even if it's only for a few numbers, is a big bonus."

Pink Floyd, famous for their film "The Wall", in which Geldof appeared, and albums such as "Dark Side of the Moon", broke up in the 1980s after personality clashes between Waters and the rest of the band.

Waters last played with the group in 1981 though other members continued to perform for several years.

"Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if reforming for this concert will help focus attention then it's got to be worthwhile," Gilmour said.

The London concert will star ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, Dido, Keane, Elton John, Annie Lennox, REM, Sting, Robbie Williams and The Cure, according to Geldof, former leader of the Boomtown Rats, who was the driving force behind the 1985 Live Aid concert to raise funds to combat famine in Ethiopia.
--Source: AFP

**dg806** · 06-15-2005, 07:48 PM

Cool! I need some good drugs now so I can go see them! j/k

min0 lee · 06-15-2005, 08:05 PM

Yeah!!

Vieope · 06-15-2005, 08:08 PM

Where is Syd Barrett these days? Does he still live in Boston?

maniclion · 06-15-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

Where is Syd Barrett these days? Does he still live in Boston?

He'll still be playing the man behind the curtain.

Vieope · 06-15-2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maniclion

He'll still be playing the man behind the curtain.

I don´t remember Wizard of Oz anymore, just some faded memories. I gotta see it again.

Witmaster · 06-15-2005, 09:35 PM

Finally, a reason to drop acid again. I'd lost all hope till now

Big Smoothy · 06-16-2005, 07:40 AM

Would love to see Roger Waters with the real Pink Floyd again....

06-15-2005, 09:27 AM	#1
Decker % Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,051	Floyd reunites for a while BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com After a break of almost 25 years legendary British pop group Pink Floyd are to reunite to take part in one of the concerts organised to mark the G8 summit in Scotland next month. David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright will play at the Live8 concert in London's Hyde Park on July 2, one of five masterminded by pop star Bob Geldof to draw attention to the plight of millions of poor Africans. "Like most people, I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world," Gilmour said. "It's crazy that America gives such a paltry percentage of its GNP to the starving nations." Waters said "It's great to be asked to help Bob raise public awareness on the issues of third world debt and poverty. The cynics will scoff, screw 'em! "Also, to be given the opportunity to put the band back together, even if it's only for a few numbers, is a big bonus." Pink Floyd, famous for their film "The Wall", in which Geldof appeared, and albums such as "Dark Side of the Moon", broke up in the 1980s after personality clashes between Waters and the rest of the band. Waters last played with the group in 1981 though other members continued to perform for several years. "Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if reforming for this concert will help focus attention then it's got to be worthwhile," Gilmour said. The London concert will star ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, Dido, Keane, Elton John, Annie Lennox, REM, Sting, Robbie Williams and The Cure, according to Geldof, former leader of the Boomtown Rats, who was the driving force behind the 1985 Live Aid concert to raise funds to combat famine in Ethiopia. --Source: AFP

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