Pink Floyd

From their first Syd Barrett-led psych-pop record to their concept albums and elaborately presented live shows of the 1970s, these space-rock pioneers reached unprecedented heights of commercial and aesthetic success. Their '73 opus, DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, remained on the album charts for an astounding 14 years, making it one of the best-selling records ever. Even after the departure of main conceptualist Roger Waters following 1983's THE FINAL CUT, Floyd continued to release albums well into the '90s, with David Gilmour leading the band. In July 2005 Roger Waters' rejoined the band for an ecstatically received four song set at the LIVE 8 gig in London's Hyde Park. Instantly fuelling rumours of a full-scale reunion, the band were at pains to stress the performance was a one-off but they may consider reforming for a similar global event.

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