October 9th 2024.
Pink Floyd, one of the greatest bands in music history, has a rich and vibrant past. It all began in 1965 when they were founded, and since then, they have had numerous band leaders, released countless albums, and earned widespread acclaim. However, even with all their success, it seems that one member may have made a small mistake while discussing the group's future in a 2001 interview. This just goes to show that you should never say never.
David Gilmour, who has been with the band since 1967, right after Syd Barrett's departure, has been a vital contributor to their immense success. However, in the early 2000s, it appeared that he was ready to call it quits. In a recently resurfaced interview with Mojo magazine, David was asked about the future of Pink Floyd and the rumors of a potential split. These rumors had started since founding member Roger Waters left in 1985, and even though David, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason continued to carry on the band's legacy, their last tour was in 1994. By the time of the interview in 2001, seven years had passed, and there was still no sign of a reunion. Although we now know that the band had not officially disbanded, David did little to give fans hope.
In 2006, both David and Roger declared that Pink Floyd would not reunite. David stated, "I can't see anything in the near future myself. I've been enjoying doing things on a smaller scale, downsizing a bit." He even went on to say, "I feel no need to do a big tour again - if ever, at my advanced age." These words were echoed in 2006 when the band joined forces for the Live 8 benefit concert in London. They also turned down a £136 million offer for a final tour. David even confirmed in an interview with Italian news outlet La Repubblica that Pink Floyd was "over," and both he and Roger had no plans to reunite. However, as fate would have it, their words would soon come back to haunt them.
Later that year, founding member Syd tragically passed away, and the band came together once again to perform at a tribute concert for him. Unfortunately, in 2008, they faced another loss with the passing of Richard. This time, the remaining members did not reunite. Despite David's previous comments about not touring again, he is currently on tour in the UK and the US. It just goes to show that you never know what the future holds.
Over the years, despite David's words in 2001, there have been multiple Pink Floyd performances, mostly for charity reasons. They have also released The Endless River, a tribute album for their late friend Richard, and have reportedly sold all their music rights to Sony for a staggering $400 million. And even though David claimed in the 2001 interview that he didn't feel the need to "do a big tour again," he is currently embarking on a rather large one, with shows across Europe, the UK, and the US.
One thing that David seems to have not changed his mind on is his opinion of the band's fifth studio album, Atom Heart Mother, which he previously stated was possibly "our lowest point artistically." This album was released in 1970 and was a hit with fans, reaching number one on the UK charts and spending 18 weeks there. However, both David and Roger agree that it was their worst. David even went as far as to say, "Atom Heart Mother was a good idea, but it was dreadful. I listened to that album recently, and it's s**t. It sounds like we had no idea between us, but we became much more prolific after it." Roger also criticized the record, calling it "embarrassing."
Currently, David Gilmour is on tour, with upcoming shows in London, California, and New York. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page - we would love to hear from you. Pink Floyd may have had its ups and downs, but their music will continue to captivate audiences for generations to come.
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