Before they became the architects of crazy concept albums and stadium-filling shows, Pink Floyd were just a group of students experimenting with sound in the smoky underground clubs of 1960s London.
Formed in 1965, the band began as part of the city’s psychedelic scene, blending blues with surreal lyrics and avant-garde experimentation. Led by the whimsical genius of Syd Barrett, early Pink Floyd wasn’t the brooding, philosophical force they’d later become.
With visionary Syd leaving the band in the late 60s the band took a turn into new territories, bringing a sound that was darker, more experimental and concept-heavy.
This was the beginning of a band that would evolve, fracture, and redefine rock music across decades. But first, they were dreamers full of hope chasing stranger sounds and bigger ideas.
1
From five to four
There was a brief moment where Syd and Gilmour shared the stage and then the band took a sharp turn.
2
Early Days of Reinvention
With Syd gone the band leaned into abstraction and less pop.
3
Studio Alchemists
Whether recording or playing around, they were constructing worlds.
4
Just a band
When they were figuring it out still.
5
Atom Heart Mother
Photo taken from the promotion when Syd was still a creative inspiration.
6
Floyd redefined
The classic four men lineup that now felt like destiny.
7
Sculpting soundscapes
Richard Wright, lost in another world behind synths.
8
Postcards from the underground
Long before the radio hits, Floyd played crowds that didn't know what hit them.
9
The heartbeat behind the madness
Nick Mason in the studio putting his sould into the beat.
10
1970 in Germany
Chasing dreams and posing like true rockstars.
11
Sound and vision, louder than ever
A Pink Floyd concert in the 70s was a sensory experience.
12
Control and chaos in one frame
Posing but probably barely keeping it together.
13
Stockholm, 1970
Far from London but deep in the game.
14
The architect of concept
Roger Waters was always one step ahead.
15
Madness and masterpieces
A quiet moment before taking the stage.
16
Building The Wall inside
The early ego cracks had started to form and the band would eventually split years later.
