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David Gilmour’s Black Strat fetches a record $14.6M at auction
culture28 days ago

David Gilmour’s Black Strat fetches a record $14.6M at auction

David Gilmour’s 1969 Fender Stratocaster, the so-called Black Strat used on Pink Floyd albums, sold for a record $14.6 million at Christie’s as part of Jim Irsay’s collection auction, far above expectations of $2–3 million. The sale also included other Irsay heir items such as Jerry Garcia’s guitar ($11.6M), Kurt Cobain’s guitar ($6M), John Lennon’s piano ($3.2M), Ringo Starr’s drum set ($2.4M), and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky script ($508k).

Gilmour’s Black Strat Breaks Auction Records with $14.55 Million Sale
music29 days ago

Gilmour’s Black Strat Breaks Auction Records with $14.55 Million Sale

David Gilmour’s Black Strat sold for $14.55 million at Christie’s in New York, as part of the Jim Irsay Collection, becoming the most expensive guitar ever sold and eclipsing Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana guitar sale. The instrument is tied to iconic Pink Floyd tracks (Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond) and the Comfortably Numb solo, with Irsay having purchased it in 2019 for about $5.25 million.

Record Store Day 2026 Unveils 350+ Vinyl Drops, From Pink Floyd to Katseye
music-news2 months ago

Record Store Day 2026 Unveils 350+ Vinyl Drops, From Pink Floyd to Katseye

Record Store Day 2026 will offer more than 350 exclusive vinyl releases in independent shops on April 18, spanning classic live sets from Pink Floyd and Bruce Springsteen to contemporary acts like Katseye, the Wicked cast and Bruno Mars, plus a wide array of jazz and hip-hop titles. Items are labeled as RSD Exclusive or RSD First and set in limited quantities—some as high as tens of thousands—so collectors should check the official RSD lineup for the full list of releases.

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' Tops UK Christmas Albums of 2025
music3 months ago

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' Tops UK Christmas Albums of 2025

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' reissue has topped the UK Christmas Albums Chart, making it the band's first Christmas Number One and setting a record for the longest span between first and last Number One albums, over 50 years. David Gilmour celebrated this milestone, and the band also released special editions and pop-up stores to mark the occasion.

entertainment7 months ago

Ronnie Rondell Jr., Iconic Pink Floyd Cover Stuntman, Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr., a renowned Hollywood stuntman famous for being on fire for the cover of Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here,' has died at 88. He had a prolific career in film and TV, appearing in over 200 projects, and was known for his daring fire stunts, including the iconic album cover shoot. He passed away in Missouri, with no cause of death disclosed.

Miley Cyrus Unveils 'Something Beautiful,' a Visual Album Inspired by Pink Floyd
entertainment1 year ago

Miley Cyrus Unveils 'Something Beautiful,' a Visual Album Inspired by Pink Floyd

Miley Cyrus is working on a new visual album titled "Something Beautiful," inspired by Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and the film "Mandy." Collaborating with her boyfriend Maxx Morando and director Panos Cosmatos, the album is described as experimental yet pop-oriented, aiming to offer a "human psychedelic" experience. Cyrus intends for the album to medicate cultural issues through music, with each song featuring healing sound properties.

"Syncing Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side' with the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Your Ultimate Guide"
music-and-astronomy2 years ago

"Syncing Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side' with the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Your Ultimate Guide"

Music fans have the opportunity to synchronize the climax of Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" with the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. To do so, ensure proper eye protection, find out the exact eclipse timing for your location, and start the album approximately 41 minutes and 53 seconds before the eclipse begins. Alternatively, you can start the album's closing song, "Eclipse," 70 seconds before the local total eclipse start time.

"BMG Ends Roger Waters Deal Over Israel Comments"
music-industry2 years ago

"BMG Ends Roger Waters Deal Over Israel Comments"

Music rights company BMG is severing ties with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters due to controversial comments he made about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States. Waters' political statements, including branding President Joe Biden a "war criminal" and denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "not unprovoked," have led to the termination of their publishing agreement. Waters has a history of supporting Palestine and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has sparked accusations of antisemitism, a claim he denies.