The Meaning Behind the Band Name: Pink Floyd - American Songwriter
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The seeds of the band known today as Pink Floyd were first sewn in the mid-1960s. The band, which formed formally in 1965, has gone on to make some of the most impactful and beloved albums of all time (The Dark Side of the Moon, anyone?). Videos by American Songwriter But what about their name? […] More
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