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music3 days ago•13 min saved

Saxophonist Dick Parry, Key Pink Floyd Collaborator, Dies at 83

Dick Parry, the saxophonist whose playing anchored Pink Floyd classics such as Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wish You Were Here and Us and Them, has died at 83, announced by David Gilmour who called him a dear friend. Parry was a studio mainstay and a live performer with the band in the mid- to late 1970s, later reuniting for The Division Bell era (Wearing the Inside Out) and the Pulse tour. He also contributed to recordings with artists like John Entwistle, Rory Gallagher and Lightnin’ Slim.

via Rolling Stone|

#dick-parry #music #obituary

obituaries3 days ago•17 min saved

Dick Parry, Saxophonist Behind Pink Floyd Classics, Dies at 83

Dick Parry, the saxophonist whose solos helped define Pink Floyd on Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, died at 83. David Gilmour announced the news, praising Parry’s unmistakable tone and longtime contributions to Floyd’s albums and tours, including Money and Shine On You Crazy Diamond, as well as appearances with the band on tours and in later projects such as The Division Bell and Live 8.

via Variety|

#dark-side-of-the-moon #dick-parry #obituaries

culture2 months ago•2 min saved

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).

via NBC Sports|

#auction #culture #david-gilmour

music2 months ago•15 min saved

Gilmour’s Black Strat Sets New Guitar Auction Record

David Gilmour’s iconic Black Strat guitar 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 surpassing Kurt Cobain’s record; the instrument, tied to key Pink Floyd tracks, was purchased in 2019 and its sale will support charitable causes.

via Rolling Stone|

#auction #black-strat #christies

music2 months ago•14 min saved

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.

via Rolling Stone|

#auction #christies #david-gilmour

guitarists2 months ago•23 min saved

Hagar fires a fresh dig at Alex Van Halen, likening him to Roger Waters

Sammy Hagar fires a fresh dig at former Van Halen bandmate Alex Van Halen, likening him to Roger Waters and saying he understands why Pink Floyd's David Gilmour won't reunite with Waters; he also argues his Best of All Worlds lineup more closely captures the Van Halen experience amid ongoing tensions with the Van Halen camp.

via Guitar Player|

#alex-van-halen #david-gilmour #guitarists

music-news3 months ago•29 min saved

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.

via Variety|

#exclusives #lineup #music-news

music5 months ago•1 min saved

Pink Floyd Celebrates 50 Years with New Releases and Reunions

Pink Floyd released a mesmerizing new music video for their iconic song 'Wish You Were Here' to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album, featuring nostalgic footage, whimsical animations, and rare studio recordings as part of a special box set.

via Rolling Stone|

#50-years #anniversary #music

music5 months ago•2 min saved

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' Tops UK Charts and Celebrates Classic Reunions

Pink Floyd has officially reunited the two sections of their epic track 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond' in the band's 50th anniversary deluxe box set, creating a seamless 25-minute masterpiece that enhances the song's grandeur and pays tribute to Syd Barrett.

via Financial Times|

#album-anniversary #music #music-reunion

music5 months ago•1 min saved

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.

via NME|

#50th-anniversary #christmas-number-one #music

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Ozzy Osbourne's Son Condemns Roger Waters' Criticism of His Father

Roger Waters criticized the late Ozzy Osbourne, calling him idiotic and nonsense, which led to a strong rebuke from Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne, who accused Waters of being out of touch and seeking attention through negativity.

via HuffPost|

#controversy #entertainment #music-feud

obituaries9 months ago•2 min saved

Stuntman Who Set Himself on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr., the stuntman famous for being on fire for the iconic Pink Floyd album cover, has died at 88. He was set on fire 15 times for the shoot, enduring burns, and was also a prolific stunt performer in numerous films. His bravery contributed to a legendary album cover and a notable film career.

via Ultimate Classic Rock|

#fire #obituaries #pink-floyd

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

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.

via Rolling Stone|

#death #entertainment #pink-floyd

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Pink Floyd Cover Stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr. Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr, a renowned Hollywood stuntman famous for setting himself on fire for Pink Floyd's album cover and for his extensive work in film and TV, has died at age 88. He was involved in iconic stunts and productions, and was a respected mentor in the stunt community. Rondell's career spanned from the 1950s to 2003, earning him a lifetime achievement award.

via BBC|

#entertainment #film #fire-stunt

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

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.

via Stereogum|

#entertainment #miley-cyrus #music