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Roger Waters has announced 'Legacy - A Pink Floyd Show,' a 2027 tour led by his son Harry Waters. The 58-date North American run, plus European dates, will feature a 10-piece band performing songs from the band's 1971-1979 era. Tickets go on sale October 2.
At Heft Gallery in New York City, Ashley Zelinskie and DJ illich Mujica staged Redshift, an immersive audiovisual work that fuses JWST imagery, NASA-inspired sound design, and spoken-word samples (including Pink Floyd) to explore light as sound and the cosmos’ redshift, using the Volumes listening system after a Golden Record opening.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.