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Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics, and elaborate live performances, and became a leading progressive rock band.
Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright. With Barrett as their main songwriter, they released two hit singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play", and the successful debut studio album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. David Gilmour joined in 1967; Barrett left in 1968 due to deteriorating mental health.
Following Barrett's departure, all four remaining members contributed compositions, though Waters became the primary lyricist and thematic leader, devising the concepts behind Pink Floyd's most successful studio albums, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. The musical film based on The Wall, Pink Floyd – The Wall, won two BAFTAs. Pink Floyd also composed several film scores.
Personal tensions led to Wright leaving the band in 1981, followed by Waters in 1985.