Syd Barrett stuff to benefit aspiring artists
Syd Barrett's possessions go to auction in Cambridge on 29 November, with part of the proceeds going to art education, and David Gilmour releases Barrett tributes.…
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Music Tank launch new assessment on all things music business
MusicTank has published 'Beyond The SoundBytes', a report by manager Peter Jenner assessing how the music business should respond to technological change.…
The Who get lifetime achievement gong at Live Music Awards
The Who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Live Music Awards at Camden's Roundhouse next month, with nominations announced for the event.…
Shears not impressed with Gilmour
Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters says David Gilmour cancelled his promised duet on Comfortably Numb at Radio City Music Hall, which he described as devastating.…
Beatles top Radio 2 favourite albums poll
A Radio 2 poll marking fifty years of the UK charts named The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band the favourite number one album, with Thriller second.…
Syd Barrett's belongings to go under the hammer
Two hand-painted bikes, art and a classical guitar owned by the late Syd Barrett will be sold at a Cambridge auction house in November.…
Gilmour reschedules concerts over stage concerns
David Gilmour has postponed two St Mark's Square concerts in Venice after a structural defect was found in the stage scaffolding.…
Pink Floyd considering Syd Barrett tribute
The Daily Telegraph reports that Pink Floyd's former members are considering a reunion tribute to Syd Barrett, though David Gilmour has repeatedly said he has no interest in reforming the band.…
Townshend's solo work gets reissued
Pete Townshend's solo albums are being reissued via Hip-O/UME on 29 August, timed to coincide with The Who's North American tour.…
Syd Barrett dies
Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett has died aged 60 from complications arising from diabetes, with David Bowie paying tribute.…
Roger Waters performs in Israel
Roger Waters played an outdoor concert in a field between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, urging Israel to tear down the West Bank barrier before tens of thousands of fans.…
Pink Floyd possibly reforming
Nick Mason has told the Daily Express a Pink Floyd reunion may happen, though David Gilmour has repeatedly said he is not interested, while Roger Waters performs Floyd material.…