News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=684 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:44:25 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2024 12:46:29 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=684 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/iconic-effects-on-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-were-actually-alan-parsons-studio-solutions-real-clocks-and-two-guys-walking-187082 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/iconic-effects-on-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-were-actually-alan-parsons-studio-solutions-real-clocks-and-two-guys-walking-187082 Features: "The Dark Side of the Moon" is regarded as a larger-than-life album, a product of complete genius beyond normal mortals. But for all the myth, the recording itself was pretty standard.]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:44:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/who-owns-pink-floyd-waters-got-the-wall-gilmour-got-the-name-and-sony-got-the-catalog-for-400-million-186548 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/who-owns-pink-floyd-waters-got-the-wall-gilmour-got-the-name-and-sony-got-the-catalog-for-400-million-186548 Features: When Gilmour's post-Waters Pink Floyd took an inflatable pig on tour, they added testicles to it so it would be legally distinct from Waters' pig and avoid paying him $800 a night. That level of pettiness defined the split for decades, but both men quietly built empires from their respective halves of a 1987 settlement signed on a houseboat two days before Christmas.]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 12:38:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/syd-barretts-presence-shaped-david-gilmours-wish-you-were-here-intro-solo-how-silence-and-bends-make-it-the-ideal-first-lead https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/syd-barretts-presence-shaped-david-gilmours-wish-you-were-here-intro-solo-how-silence-and-bends-make-it-the-ideal-first-lead Tab Spotlight: Analyzing the emotional weight of David Gilmour's tribute to Syd Barrett reveals why G major pentatonic phrasing is essential for beginners. This guide breaks down the slow bends and intentional silence needed to master the iconic opening solo.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:15:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/pink-floyd-gave-her-30-no-words-and-no-melody-its-now-one-of-rocks-most-iconic-vocals-185246 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/pink-floyd-gave-her-30-no-words-and-no-melody-its-now-one-of-rocks-most-iconic-vocals-185246 Features: You don't often find a non-lyric vocal song in rock music, but Pink Floyd never cared about following the rules and made one of the most emotionally-charged pieces of the 1970s. ]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:07:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this-pink-floyd-album-isnt-what-you-think-how-they-processed-a-devastating-loss-184391 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this-pink-floyd-album-isnt-what-you-think-how-they-processed-a-devastating-loss-184391 Features: While "The Dark Side of the Moon" is often remembered for some of the specific themes covered in individual songs, something else was going on within the band. ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:40:10 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david-gilmour-brought-out-the-best-in-people-unlike-roger-waters-says-pink-floyd-session-guitarist https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david-gilmour-brought-out-the-best-in-people-unlike-roger-waters-says-pink-floyd-session-guitarist Music News: "An uncomfortable figure to work with, really."]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:33:14 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billy-corgan-on-what-david-gilmour-told-him-about-pink-floyds-struggles-to-record-as-syd-barretts-mental-health-deteriorated-he-kind-of-slid-into-total-madness https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billy-corgan-on-what-david-gilmour-told-him-about-pink-floyds-struggles-to-record-as-syd-barretts-mental-health-deteriorated-he-kind-of-slid-into-total-madness Music News: "David Gilmour told me it was a nightmare, because it's like, how do you follow that weird timing?"]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david-gilmour-reveals-if-hell-ever-revive-pink-floyd-says-hell-never-work-with-roger-waters-again-there-is-no-possible-way-that-i-would-do-that https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david-gilmour-reveals-if-hell-ever-revive-pink-floyd-says-hell-never-work-with-roger-waters-again-there-is-no-possible-way-that-i-would-do-that Music News: "Exactly the same. Every word demonstrably true."]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:33:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fame-and-glory-didnt-sit-comfortably-with-somebody-critical-of-rock-business-this-pink-floyd-classic-was-roger-waters-reaction-to-the-music-industry https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fame-and-glory-didnt-sit-comfortably-with-somebody-critical-of-rock-business-this-pink-floyd-classic-was-roger-waters-reaction-to-the-music-industry Music News: "Roger's concept encompassed his growing critique of both the rock business and the politics that surrounded him."]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:59:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/that-syd-drifted-away-and-became-another-one-david-gilmour-on-his-relationship-with-syd-barrett-and-why-pink-floyd-may-not-have-dealt-with-him-as-well-as-we-could-have https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/that-syd-drifted-away-and-became-another-one-david-gilmour-on-his-relationship-with-syd-barrett-and-why-pink-floyd-may-not-have-dealt-with-him-as-well-as-we-could-have Music News: "That was a tragic thing."]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:06:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david-gilmour-opens-up-on-guitar-tuning-that-inspired-comfortably-numb-explains-why-you-cant-plan-a-masterpiece-the-moment-is-very-often-accidental https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david-gilmour-opens-up-on-guitar-tuning-that-inspired-comfortably-numb-explains-why-you-cant-plan-a-masterpiece-the-moment-is-very-often-accidental Music News: "I thought I would try that out, and with a little bit of experimenting, I came up with what I use."]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prog-rock-legend-recalls-meeting-not-very-pleasant-syd-barrett-says-pink-floyd-were-standoffish-compared-to-other-bands https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prog-rock-legend-recalls-meeting-not-very-pleasant-syd-barrett-says-pink-floyd-were-standoffish-compared-to-other-bands Music News: "I only met him a couple of times, but he was not very pleasant, to be honest with you."]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:30:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/pink-floyd-producer-dispels-major-myth-about-comfortably-numb-solo-explains-why-the-first-lead-part-is-a-masterpiece https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/pink-floyd-producer-dispels-major-myth-about-comfortably-numb-solo-explains-why-the-first-lead-part-is-a-masterpiece Music News: "I wasn't even there when he played it."]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:04:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/roger-went-nuclear-pink-floyd-producer-recalls-how-getting-tricked-by-a-journalist-led-to-infamous-fallout-with-roger-waters https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/roger-went-nuclear-pink-floyd-producer-recalls-how-getting-tricked-by-a-journalist-led-to-infamous-fallout-with-roger-waters Music News: "We had a famous falling out, Roger and I, at the end of the project, which was entirely my fault."]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-said-nobody-wants-to-know-about-a-36-year-old-rock-star-roger-pink-floyd-producer-explains-what-the-wall-is-really-about https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-said-nobody-wants-to-know-about-a-36-year-old-rock-star-roger-pink-floyd-producer-explains-what-the-wall-is-really-about Music News: "That's a condition that most teenagers go through naturally. Most human beings are lucky enough to grow out of it, and those of us who don't end up in the music business."]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/pink-floyd-producer-reveals-how-roger-waters-bullied-richard-wright-recalls-rogers-behavior-during-legendary-album-sessions https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/pink-floyd-producer-reveals-how-roger-waters-bullied-richard-wright-recalls-rogers-behavior-during-legendary-album-sessions Music News: "This was the time at which Roger was sort of declaring what he perceived as his primacy within the band."]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/phil-manzanera-names-key-to-david-gilmours-playing-says-hes-very-hot-on-tuning https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/phil-manzanera-names-key-to-david-gilmours-playing-says-hes-very-hot-on-tuning Music News: "He's got a fantastic sense of tuning."]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/he-was-really-not-happy-roger-waters-almost-refused-to-co-write-this-pink-floyd-classic-with-david-gilmour-175959 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/he-was-really-not-happy-roger-waters-almost-refused-to-co-write-this-pink-floyd-classic-with-david-gilmour-175959 Features: "He was really snappy and not happy about this at all." ]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:24:20 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/no-bands-can-really-be-considered-pillars-of-rock-and-roll-says-john-lydon-least-of-all-pink-floyd https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/no-bands-can-really-be-considered-pillars-of-rock-and-roll-says-john-lydon-least-of-all-pink-floyd Music News: "My God, you know, maybe just the Syd Barrett period. That was definitely closer to rock and wacky roll."]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:54 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/from-spitting-on-fans-to-alienation-how-absolute-chaos-fueled-pink-floyds-the-wall-and-almost-destroyed-the-band-173991 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/from-spitting-on-fans-to-alienation-how-absolute-chaos-fueled-pink-floyds-the-wall-and-almost-destroyed-the-band-173991 Features: "Tell Roger to *** off."]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:30:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-study-reveals-the-most-tattooed-rock-bands-no-tool-didnt-take-no-1-spot https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-study-reveals-the-most-tattooed-rock-bands-no-tool-didnt-take-no-1-spot Music News: "Rock music and ink are seemingly inseparable, and tats are almost obligatory to big rock heads."]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:22:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/everyone-was-like-thats-not-gonna-happen-ice-t-reveals-how-he-managed-to-get-david-gilmour-amp-roger-waters-on-the-same-page https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/everyone-was-like-thats-not-gonna-happen-ice-t-reveals-how-he-managed-to-get-david-gilmour-amp-roger-waters-on-the-same-page Music News: "You got two people on opposite sides who approved the song – which made me feel really good."]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:19:33 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/there_are_these_strange_coincidences_david_gilmour_finally_addresses_famous_pink_floyd_myth.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/there_are_these_strange_coincidences_david_gilmour_finally_addresses_famous_pink_floyd_myth.html Music News: "There's these strange synchronicities that happen."]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:47:11 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_pink_floyd_will_be_selling_their_catalog_to_sony_music_this_is_the_price.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_pink_floyd_will_be_selling_their_catalog_to_sony_music_this_is_the_price.html Music News: The news comes not long after reports started circulating online.]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:44:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/pink_floyd_reportedly_negotiating_with_sony_over_catalogue_sale_this_is_the_estimated_price.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/pink_floyd_reportedly_negotiating_with_sony_over_catalogue_sale_this_is_the_estimated_price.html Music News: Earlier attempts to sell the rights were stopped by an inner conflict between Pink Floyd members.]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:49:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/being_rude_and_insulting_helped_pink_floyd_write_music_says_david_gilmour_everything_would_be_all_right_in_the_end.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/being_rude_and_insulting_helped_pink_floyd_write_music_says_david_gilmour_everything_would_be_all_right_in_the_end.html Music News: "No one ever stomped off permanently — until that bloke did."]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:56:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/alan_parsons_speaks_up_on_difficulties_of_recording_pink_floyd_classic_we_had_to_measure_the_tape_with_a_ruler.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/alan_parsons_speaks_up_on_difficulties_of_recording_pink_floyd_classic_we_had_to_measure_the_tape_with_a_ruler.html Music News: "The difficulty was that each sound had a different length."]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:57:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/alan_parsons_says_pink_floyd_members_were_critical_of_each_other_in_studio_reacts_to_the_current_rift_between_them.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/alan_parsons_says_pink_floyd_members_were_critical_of_each_other_in_studio_reacts_to_the_current_rift_between_them.html Music News: "If David Gilmour had produced an incredible guitar solo on something, Roger might say, 'I think that might be all right, David. Thank you.'"]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:31:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/beyond_the_wall_3_obscure_facts_surrounding_pink_floyds_the_wall_you_probably_didnt_know-166152 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/beyond_the_wall_3_obscure_facts_surrounding_pink_floyds_the_wall_you_probably_didnt_know-166152 Features: Facts about the film, the art, and the stage show.]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:25:52 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/this_is_the_best_gear_to_replicate_david_gilmours_sound_guitarist_reveals.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/this_is_the_best_gear_to_replicate_david_gilmours_sound_guitarist_reveals.html Gear: Steve McElroy of The Australian Pink Floyd Show has decades of experience with replicating the magic of David Gilmour's playing.]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 12:46:29 -0400