Inside OutInside Out
a Personal History of Pink Floyd
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Current format, Book, 2005, , Available . Offered in 0 more formatsHere, for the first time, is the story of Pink Floydfrom the inside out. With 116 million albums sold worldwide and 25 years on the pop charts to their credit, Pink Floyd is one of the most successful rock groups in history, yet their storyuntil nowis one of the least known. The only continuous member of the band through its entire 40-year history, Nick Mason has witnessed every twist, turn, and sommersault from behind his drum kit. The journey begins with the band's origins as the darlings of London's late 1960s underground and the creation of the classic Pink Floyd sound, all the way through to The Wall and those legendary stadium shows. Here are the players who shaped the band's history and the story behind the storythe inside perspective on, for example, the deterioration and departure of Syd Barrett; the overwhelming success of The Dark Side of the Moon and the resulting pressures and conflicts within the band, including the rift with Roger Waters; and Nick and David Gilmour's decision to put their reputations on the line and continue as Pink Floyd. Packed with rare photographs and vintage Floyd graphics from Nick Mason's extensive private archive, Inside Out is an eye-opener for both veteran fans and those just discovering the group. And, in keeping with the classic Floyd style, the book's cover was designed by Storm Thorgerson, creator of such iconic images as the Dark Side pyramid. Always candid, by turns poignant and funny, Nick's own memories are augmented with extensive research and interviews, making Inside Out a comprehensive history of one of the most brilliant and imaginative bands the world has knownand a masterly memoir of rock and roll.
Pink Floyd is one of the most creative, successful and enduring bands of all time. For the first time ever, here's the inside story of the band - told by the only member who has been there continuously from the beginning. A founder of Pink Floyd, Nick Mason has had an unequalled view of every twist, turn and sommersault of the band's forty years together from behind his drum kit.
The journey begins with the band's origins as the darlings of London's late 1960s underground and the creation of the seminal Pink Floyd sound all the way through to their legendary stadium shows. Here are the players who shaped the band's history and the stories behind the story. Among them are the deterioration and departure of Syd Barrett; the incredible success of The Dark Side of the Moon, with all the pressures and conflicts that it wrought within the band; the rift with Roger Waters; and Nick and David Gilmour's brave decision to put their reputations on the line and continue as Pink Floyd.
Overflowing with rare photographs and vintage Floyd graphics from Nick Mason's extensive private archive, Inside Out is an eye-opener for veteran fans as well as those just discovering the band. Plus, Nick has created an eclectic band chronology that highlights the events as they happened. Nick's memories are augmented with extensive research and interviews, making Inside Out a comprehensive history of one of the most brilliant and imaginative bands the world has known.
Three hundred color and black-and-white photographs, many never before published, enliven a rich, insider's history of the seminal rock group, chronicling the evolution of Pink Floyd through its entire forty-year history, from its earliest origins in the 1960s to the present day. Original. 35,000 first printing.
Three hundred color and black-and-white photographs enliven an insider's history of the rock group, chronicling the evolution of Pink Floyd through its entire forty-year history, from its earliest origins in the 1960s to the present day.
Pink Floyd is one of the most creative, successful and enduring bands of all time. For the first time ever, here's the inside story of the band - told by the only member who has been there continuously from the beginning. A founder of Pink Floyd, Nick Mason has had an unequalled view of every twist, turn and sommersault of the band's forty years together from behind his drum kit.
The journey begins with the band's origins as the darlings of London's late 1960s underground and the creation of the seminal Pink Floyd sound all the way through to their legendary stadium shows. Here are the players who shaped the band's history and the stories behind the story. Among them are the deterioration and departure of Syd Barrett; the incredible success of The Dark Side of the Moon, with all the pressures and conflicts that it wrought within the band; the rift with Roger Waters; and Nick and David Gilmour's brave decision to put their reputations on the line and continue as Pink Floyd.
Overflowing with rare photographs and vintage Floyd graphics from Nick Mason's extensive private archive, Inside Out is an eye-opener for veteran fans as well as those just discovering the band. Plus, Nick has created an eclectic band chronology that highlights the events as they happened. Nick's memories are augmented with extensive research and interviews, making Inside Out a comprehensive history of one of the most brilliant and imaginative bands the world has known.
Three hundred color and black-and-white photographs, many never before published, enliven a rich, insider's history of the seminal rock group, chronicling the evolution of Pink Floyd through its entire forty-year history, from its earliest origins in the 1960s to the present day. Original. 35,000 first printing.
Three hundred color and black-and-white photographs enliven an insider's history of the rock group, chronicling the evolution of Pink Floyd through its entire forty-year history, from its earliest origins in the 1960s to the present day.
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