Pink Floyd

British

/ flɔid /

noun

British rock group, formed in 1966: originally comprised Syd Barrett (1946–2006), Roger Waters (born 1944), Rick Wright (1945–2008), and Nick Mason (born 1945); Barrett was replaced by Dave Gilmour (born 1944) in 1968 and Waters left in 1986. Recordings include The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967), Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), and The Wall (1979)

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The species, named Pikelinia floydmuraria, pays tribute to the legendary band Pink Floyd while also reflecting where the spider lives.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

But, to quote Pink Floyd, “No matter how he tried, he could not break free and the worms ate into his brain,” causing total dysfunction and delusion.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

And yet, on Monday 29 May 1967, history was made when the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Move performed there to eager fans.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

John had a chat with his surgeon and requested Pink Floyd as the soundtrack to the operation.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Surprised, I reach over to pause the Pink Floyd song on my computer, swiping right to answer the call.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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