How Pink Floyd Reunited for Live 8 - And Why They Never Toured
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2023
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A lot to cover in this video, including Pink Floyd's reunion with Roger Waters at Live 8 in 2005. Also discussing David Gilmour's 2006 album On an Island and the tour, which featured Richard Wright, the death of Syd Barrett which led to another partial reunion for the Madcap's Last Laugh tribute, the untimely passing of Richard Wright in 2008, and reunions between David Gilmour and Roger Waters, including a guest appearance on Roger's The Wall tour in 2011 with Nick Mason as well. So why didn't Live 8 lead to a full tour?
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Phew! There was a lot to cover here. By 2005, Pink Floyd was known world over as one of the greatest classic rock bands in history. Their discography included: Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Saucerful of Secrets, More, Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, Obscured by Clouds, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. After release of The Final Cut, Bassist / Writer / Singer Roger Waters had left the group in 1985 and sued the band to prevent them from using the name, unsuccessfully. Now under guitarist / singer David Gilmour’s leadership, he, drummer Nick Mason and later keyboardist / singer Richard Wright released the albums Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell, both supported by successful tours. Pink Floyd went on indefinite hiatus in 1994 and remained inactive for a decade. No one expected them to reunite, especially with Roger, but Bob Geldof managed to bring them together to perform at the 20th anniversary of Live Aid called Live 8 character concert (in connection to the G8 summit to “Make poverty history”.) On July 2nd, 2005, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Rick Wright AND Roger Waters appeared on the London stage to perform “Speak to Me,” “Breathe,” “Money,” “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.” The concert was an enormous success and this would be the last time all four classic members would share the stage together. Rumours circulated for the next few years about a tour, but instead David Gilmour and Roger Waters toured as solo artists, Dave supporting his first solo album in 20 years, On An Island. Rick joined his band, along with Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, keyboardist Jon Carin and saxophonist Dick Parry. Nick Mason also sat in for a show at the Royal Albert Hall, along with David Crosby, Graham Nash and David Bowie. Roger toured a full performance on Dark Side of the Moon. A major loss occurred on July 7th 2006 when Syd Barrett, the band’s original frontman and writer of early singles such as “Arnold Layne” and “See Emily Play”, passed away from pancreatic cancer. A tribute concert, Madcap’s Last Laugh, was held in his honor on May 10th, 2007. Roger Waters would perform a solo song while Dave, Rick and Nick performed “Arnold Layne” with Jon Carin and bassist Andy Bell. Sadly this would be Pink Floyd’s last performance as Richard Wright died of lung cancer on September 15th 2008. For David Gilmour, this was the end of Pink Floyd, but he did reunite with Roger twice, including a guest performance of “Comfortably Numb” on Roger’s tour of The Wall from 2010 - 2013, documented in his film.
I was watching it on MTV live. MTV, in its infinite wisdom, cut to a f**king commercial in the middle of Comfortably Numb!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!
MTV did a lot of stupid things…
@@JTCurtisMusicthat’s the understatement of the century…
That’s not true
Their coverage was shit all day. More interested in broadcasting interviews and commercials than any of the 9 concerts (there was a second semi-official UK concert at the Eden Project in Cornwall) and also showing exactly the same coverage on both MTV and VH1.
That was because someone paid big money for their ad airtime to be right there as all the viewers were watching... it's all about the money like pink floyd said.
Roger was the brain, David was the heart, Nick was the driving beat, but Rick was the soul of Pink Floyd.
and Syd is the Shining Diamond.
Yes! I remember a similar description for the Beatles. Still, I find it quite appropriate for Floyd as well! After The Wall, there was nothing left for them to do as a group! While I don’t really blame Roger, he just went off into a different area! I would have lost all respect for the rest of the band if they had agreed to follow him as the “supporting” band! That was the “Final Cut”, which was not a bad album, but not at all a Floyd project, it was Roger’s album, with Floyd backing him up.
Rick Wright was not there, and Roger brought in other drummers on songs. NOT A FLOYD ALBUM!!
So you’re saying the others don’t have a brain? Come on.
@@FYMASMD When did I say that?
Rick's contributions to Syd's solo work, especially "Dominoes" deserves a mention. He was always thoughtful and on point.
Reportedly in the line up of Live 8, Pink Floyd werent even announced properly by Bob or another presenter. Paul McCartney and Wings had just finished playing, and with the audience still applauding for them, thats when Pink Floyd slipped in. Magical.
Thank you for this video JT, I truly loved it.
Must have been McCartney and his 2000's band. After 1979, he never again performed with Wings.
@@benmeltzer I think you're right, got myself confused since I don't really know beatles history lol
@@loveshank1511
60s The Beatles
70s - Wings
80s - solo from then on
Actually The Who performed before Floyd.
Pink Floyd however were the only London act not to be announced by an onstage emcee. If I remember rightly they were showing Roxy Music playing in Berlin on the big screens only for them to fade out and Speak To Me fade in over the PA, after which the band kick in playing Breathe while the screens show footage of the Animals pig soaring over Battersea power station, the video screens not showing the band until the vocals begin.
@@UranusMcVitieFish-yd7oq Yeah, I remember people already streaming for the exits to get their trains after The Who as had already gone 11pm... their loss was my gain as I got closer to the stage. I ran like the wind to leave as Macca was playing and only just got my last train. Still one of my favorite festival type shows (only took me a few texts to "win" tickets too) - Travis, REM, Robbie Williams were good, The Who especially, I remember the audience trolling Mariah Carey when she came on with some African kids. Missed U2 and Coldplay because there were hold ups at the gates, but the crowd were good humored. Was there for the Floyd and was not disappointed. Great day!
I was at the Live 8 concert in 2005. I stood on my feet for sixteen hours so I could see PF. They were more than an hour late and by then my back was agony. I even told my wife I was thinking of leaving. But I'm glad I stayed. I couldn't have lived with myself if I had left. It was the greatest 24 minutes of my life. As soon as Floyd finished we started to leave, we didn't stop for Paul McCartney, although we saw some of it on the video screens. I feel privileged to have been there. x
That is amazing! Glad you didn't leave either.
@@JTCurtisMusic Another point about the reunion - it was nice to think that even Syd was there by way of the shout out he was given by Roger before WWYH. x
Wow it has to be the greatest rock moment in the last 30+ years, I would have loved to seen it.
While watching this video all the way through, I just couldn’t stop thinking about Rick. He’s such a special member to me, and in my opinion, brings the soul to the band, and encapsulating so many things I love about Pink Floyd, not to discredit the other members of course. Hell, I even love hearing his voice on songs like “Summer 68”, “Wearing The Inside Out”, “Remember A Day” and “Stay”..
I wish I could’ve heard more of his singing on Pink Floyd. It’s so soothing, calm and peaceful. I so love that quality.
You‘re absolutely right!!
@@mariorohrbach3582I’m so glad you agree 🙂. I personally think he’s a fairly under appreciated member in the band.
@@Joelster-og4pf Yes, and his playing is so important…Summer 68 was always my favorite on Atom Heart Mother…not to forget his vocal contribution on DSOTM‘s Time.🎶
@@mariorohrbach3582Of course, his singing on Time is amazing. I honestly prefer Rick’s singing contributions to David’s on that song, as controversial as that’ll be to many.
I think he had the best voice of all the Pink Floyd singers
I went to both LA shows in 2006, David and The Wall. Best senior year of HS ever!
This series was my introduction to Pink Floyd. Now theyre my favorite band! Thanks JT!
Live 8 was Bottled Lightning, never to be repeated.
JT, love love love each episode of your documentary on PF. Very interesting. A labour of passion for this band.
Another fantastic video JT. I've loved this series.
Thank you!
A lot of people criticize Roger's tired sounding voice on the Live 8 performance (especially Wish You Were Here) but personally, I think it works.
Tired voice ? He sounded like a croaking corpse !
Espically when he sang the part "did they get you to trade..." but stll unbelieveable!
Your videos on Pink Floyd are so insanely good! Thank you JT
Honestly id say David didn't want to perform with Roger he usually seems against the idea but not always... Unfortunately. I love Roger and David. The way i see it if you want to get the theatrical side of Pink Floyd including the effects go see Roger. Ive been on his most recent 2 tours and it was actually amazing musically and visually with a phenomenal band! Id love to see David live 100% but he doesn't tour as often! Pink Floyd's biggest weakness is the fans... They take the arguments between the 2 musicians and blow it up bigger than it needs to be. Go into any comment section on the Pink Floyd page and its probably one of the top 10 comments trashing Roger or David... It also sucks because it takes away from all of their talent. Say what you want about Roger, hes an amazing songwriter and bass player. David one of the best guitarists of all time with an amazing lullaby soothing voice. Nick is the most steady drummer who knows when to lay back and chill on a beat but can be a monster! Richard is one of the best keyboardists ever... Period. Syd was a visionary its too bad mental health issues, drugs and fame got to him. They all were great that's what made the band so amazing.
Pink Floyd is my favorite band of all time and has been since about 1990 when I first heard of them. I never thought I'd get to see those 4 guys on stage together. They announced the reunion on my birthday of all days. I had such a great time watching that performance. I will never forget it.
First video of your channel I ever saw. I knew all the events talked about here, but I very much enjoyed the presentation. Great video.
I remember seeing Live 8 as an eight year old. It is nice to learn more about it within context now.
I enjoyed watching this! Looking forward to the next installment
okay, this was an incredibly strong video
Thank you! Took a while to edit.
you can tell that even though he was stubborn and wouldnt admit it that was a huge moment for waters
I appreciate your videos on Pink Floyd.
Love your show! You are the best at talking about Pink Floyd always look forward to it
I appreciate the work and opinions you put into your videos.
On an island is so mellow in a marvelous way! The whole album on an early rainy Sunday morning and you can't go wrong.
Fantastic video. Besides the amazing show with Roger actually playing the bass guitar, Dave's solo album the year after is a very strong record - used to play the Gdansk version on repeat. It went well with all of the Floyd classic material in his shows. I still hold out hope that Dave might do another limited tour of some type - heck, even a book tour would be nice. Thanks for this.
On an Island was a let down, rattle that lock, 9 years later was much better
On An Island in a live setting was fantastic but a bit too serene for my taste as far as the album version goes. Agreed that Rattle That Lock was a better studio version than OAI in studio.
Thank you. I enjoyed this. I had no idea that Syd got to see some of John Edginton's documentary. By the way, there is an unwritten rule for rock n roll cameramen to never give keyboard players more than a passing glance😏. RIP Rick Wright and Roger Barrett.
I remember back in the summer of 2009 when me & 3 of my friends went camping by Lake MacGregor in Alberta, Canada & one day I was listening to Dark Side with my headphones & one of my buddies came from behind me & said "Pink Floyd!" & I got super excited thinking Dave, Nick & Roger were at the campsite as I was like "OMG WHERE? WHERE?!?" But I realized he pranked me!
And rest in peace to both Syd & Rick ❤
Rick was the best member...RIP...much respect
I was there at Live 8 and The O2 :-) I was also in the audience the night they filmed Pulse at Earls Court. I watched the Pulse show from my own box that I managed to buy a ticket for on the day.
Loved hearing your song Never Let the Bastards Grind You Down in the background at the beginning! An absolute banger!
Thank You! To be honest the only reason it’s there was to avoid copyright claims playing Floyd songs 😅
@@JTCurtisMusic Honestly it fits right in both sonicly and thematically.
I think Rick Wright was always overlooked as an important member. But right back to Syd days it's the organ sounds, spacey effects and backing vox that made the Pink Floyd sound.
Another great video, JT!
On a side note, I'm curious to know if you plan on doing a video to honor Denny Laine.
I remember this! There was also a Live 8 concert in New England. I didn’t know they were only going to play in Europe, and I was planning on dropping everything I was doing and driving to see them. From Florida.
But it wasn’t to be, and now Rick is gone. 😢
Great video!
Man I was rewatching this today so perfect and beautiful. So much better together
What a moment at 6:33, Rick, David and Roger in tandem bobbing their heads
Night at the Roxbury-Live 8 Edition!!😁✌️🍻
Gilmours “On an Island” album was better then ANYTHING Waters has done in a long time.
I think we were all hoping maybe for a reunion of sorts or even new material, but you kinda new that wasn’t in the cards, lol.
It was cool Herping Dave AND Roger sing “wish you were here”. Considering neither of them sang it on the album.
Cool video my man.
That short reunion set had more fire and passion than all the post Waters Floyd concerts combined.
K? That made laugh out loud 😂. Always love your reviews
Its pretty obvious the TV director only thought Nick, Roger and David were the 'official' members of Floyd. All the other musicians gets hardly any screentime.
Agree with everything you said. The news of Rick dying was heartbreaking. Couldn't believe how much I felt, and still feel that loss
Love the video JT! Are you gonna do a video about Richard's Solo albums?
I've covered them briefly throughout the series.
@@JTCurtisMusic Alright, love those albums and your content!
Gosh, thank you so much for this video.
I’ve just subscribed! - (and thanks UA-cam Algorhythm for putting this in my feed.)
I have been a fan since about 1968 and this is one of the best videos I’ve seen about the band. Your research is very impressive and I look forward to looking at your other videos. I was lucky to see all four of them a lot in the 70s, although at a couple of concerts I’m not quite sure what happened - but that’s the 1970s! I was also lucky enough to see the original version of The Wall at Earls Court and it was freaking awesome and also Roger Waters version at the O2 which was really impressive. I was watching Live 8 and I didn’t know they were on the list of bands. My head nearly exploded and then my daughter rang me and said ‘are you watching the TV dad? ‘ It was brilliant. Also a big fan of the Aussie Pink Floyd who are absolutely amazing and I’ve seen them lots of times.
Thanks again.
Thank you. Good to know the UA-cam Algorhythm is working for me somehow 😅
40 years of my life shaped by 4 people i never knew....Thanks Floyd for what you gave the world...sad😢 that nothing will ever come close
I saw the On an Island tour at Universal City Walk 4/20/06...a great freaking show!
I remember watching this live on TV. Being a huge long time Pink Floyd fan, clearly this was a big moment for me. Then after one or two songs they cut away to a different stage and did not show the whole performance. I got so pissed off. I was like this is the biggest moment in rock and roll history. The only thing that could be bigger than this would be the four Beatles performing again and they cut away to some small-time band. Outrageous. The four Pink Floyd on stage again together was the event of the decade for music
I saw Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets tour a number of years back and it was sensational. Roger joined Nick on stage when they played NYC
I think David was just happy to have found his own voice and own following. He was initially just the guy who taught Syd a few things on the guitar, but when Syd fell ill and he replaced Syd I think he always felt like the interloper.
Good video. On An Island IS the best solo release.
thank you Syd Barrett 😊😊
I'll be honest I haven't listened to On An Island but I saw David Gilmour's Making of video on the album and it was still a great experience to see that kind of studio work on songs I haven't heard and getting a "first impression" sort of opinion from it.
Just came across your channel and love the info on Pink Floyd.
What did you think of The Wall Movie?
Keep up the great work!
My thoughts on The Wall Movie here:
ua-cam.com/video/YdaDjXjTYLI/v-deo.html
8:15 - I have to go with "Amused to Death" by best solo Floyd album.
If you compare solo albums, please don't forget Syd's. In addition to the two standard ones, there's one called The Radio One Sessions that, while at points is poor in sound quality, is IMO rightfully a studio album (Obviously Syd didn't perform live on radio). Given that it combines material from both his standard solo albums, you could in fact just include that one in your comparison. It's stellar. Took no "acquiring" stage for it to suit my taste. Thanks.
I so much agree with you. I loved Syd Barrett’s solo albums right from the beginning!
Look man who cares if it was only 21 minute reunion this guys made the best music anyone could think in 70s and even some in 60s and even in 80s and 90s(Even post waters era) this is when I gotta say dont cry bc Its over Smile bc it happened.
Credit to all members Roger, David , Rick , Nick and even Syd for giving us these amazing Albums it was legendary and great while it lasted 😊
I really like Roger's solo Wall tour.
my mates dad was in Pink Floyd, Bob Klose ,he also played in my jam band
I DID love this final performance of the original group! I kinda knew this would be the end, and wouldn’t lead to an actual “reunion”. I’m just glad it happened in this too brief reunion!
Thank you
I was sure that was Richard Gere playing with Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason.
I still love this mental image;
Bob - We're doing a charity show on the 20th anniversary of Live Aid and want Pink Floyd to reform with Roger Waters
David - No.
There is no more Pink Floyd without Rick.
Notice that Rick always has 1 person inbetween him and the person who fired him from the band in 1981/1982, Roger Waters.
I'm not as emotionally wedded to Pink Floyd as some people appear to be, so I thought Live 8 was an amazing moment in time and a great way for the band to go out. It gives it more integrity just to be a one-off performance for a specific cause, so it's probably a good thing they didn't drag their personal animosity out on the road. For what it's worth, I'll take the Live 8 version of Comfortably Numb over the Pulse one every time. Pulse is more light show than music.
I'll take the original The Wall album version of Comfortably Numb over any other version. By far.
I actually like The Dark Side of the Moon Redux, because at this point I've accepted that my role in the fandom is to have the wrong opinions.
I thought that was my role...
I like some of it but I just can't get past the poetry interludes. I keep think thinking of the teacher in the Wall movie, "Poems! The laddy reckons himself a poet! Get back to work!"
Meddle remains my favorite still. Only saw them once (sans Roger),at the Oakland Arena for the Momentary Lapse of Reason tour. The second half of the set started with One Of These Days.
I grew up on Pink Floyd! It broke my Heart that they never worked out their differences because when they were all together they made Magic happen 🔥
I really like the solos in CN on this. Might be my favorite.
When Nick revs up into the second guitar break on Money that was the moment Floyd proved nothing else could touch them at their peak, I practically melted. To think we have been deprived of THIS for 30+ years because of Roger's @#*"@g ego is enough to make me weep.
Despite frequent arguments, Waters and Gilmour had a perfect working relationship if you ask me.
Echoes without Roger Waters on bass is not Echoes. He brought a groove to Floyd's music, especially in the Funk bits.
The band tried to open their Momentary Lapse tour with Echoes but decided to drop it after a few shows. Gilmour admitted the new band members weren’t really getting the “vibe” Waters brought when they performed it. But he and his band nailed it 20 years later during the On An Island tour
OK, we had a sort of get together. Roger seems to projecting an image which says "Yes, folks, its me.. I'm back". At the end poor old Rick looks doubly ill at ease. Well, its a swan song, for a good cause. We fondly remember them in their prime. 😊
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Rick got the same treatment that John entwistle got on live aid 1985
Can you explain?
@@ioandavies2292 you could hear them just fine, but the cameraman completely ignored them
When Live 8 was due, I had to go to a baseball game, with my Brother, and my Dad in Cincinnati, the Reds. I had two tv’s and two VCR in different rooms. July 2005.
(My brother recorded 3/4 of Live Aid). Each vcr could do 4hrs. Got back from baseball,…and, I was really annoyed how many of the performances were talked over by some “personality” or edited by commercial. I think only 5 mins of Pink Floyd was broadcast.
So, when the dvd box of Live 8 was released, in 2006, bought it. There are only a few segments that I watch over again -and, mostly P.Floyd. (Buying the dvd set, money went to charity; unlike these copies online).
“Coming up next, Pink Floyd…” 7 hours later they were on tv.
There has always been an argument about who contributed more. Rogers or Gilmour. Who is the most talented. I don't really think that matters. It's what great songs, great music they made together what counts.
Yeah I was annoyed at the BBC over their Live 8 coverage when it came to Rick. While it's clear that David is uncomfortable for a fair chunk of the performance (though still plays excellently) you can tell he does get caught up in the emotion while he's singing the second chorus of Comfortably Numb much as he might be trying not to let it.
Live in Gdańsk made me love the songs from on an island, my favorite solo to date, but I think I like more songs from pros and cons and radio kaos and amused to death then about face and David Gilmour album, there is no doubt their best music is made with all of them together David’s music needs that little bit of Roger’s craziness and Roger needs David’s mellowing, I also like more tracks from rattle that lock and I only liked about 2 tracks from is this the life we really want
As much as we all know it won't happen, I wouldn't have a problem with Jon Carin sitting in for Rick on a farewell tour. He was effectively a member of Pink Floyd during the Momentary Lapse/Division Bell era, co-writing Learning to Fly. He played alongside Rick both in Pink Floyd and in David's touring band and played Rick's role in Roger's touring band.
He's the only person on Earth who could conceivably take Rick's place.
He was definitely the best to stand in for Rick on David and Roger's solo tours.
@@JTCurtisMusic Definitely not going to happen now, as Carin fell out with Gilmour on his last tour. It's a shame to see that musical relationship end.
I remember hoping for a reunion or at least solo albums and liking at least one song from RW and a couple 2 or 3 from DG. It was so long ago ii only remember Learning to fly by DG but the title Momentarily lapse of reason seems to be indicating some regret and seems to have a lot if meaning. Like an almost unspoken or unapologetic apology. So close but no cigar. Back then i would have said come on Mr. Pink Floyd have a cigar and work it out together.
I want to believe that Bob Geldof, Pratt and Mason would do everything to stick David and Roger together on the same room. Even doing the impossible, calling out, or making it to be inevitable.
"No more excuses!"
Please compare all the solos 😁
@JTCurtisMusic I thought I saw short news articles right after Live 8 that promoters were willing to offer advances of a quarter of a billion dollars for a full PF reunion tour.
If pink floyd did do one last performance together my choice on the keyboard would be rick wakeman
Have this show on both cd and lp. Vinyl rip is on my channel!
Legendary
I think that Gilmour said that we were offered insane amounts of money to tour again and make an album but I am personally not interested in doing this. And Waters is pretty much feeling the same. And I have huge respect for them for not selling out and for being true to what they want to do even if it means that they will miss out on making more money and be in the spotlight. And they don't really need the money now, do they?
15:38 “Rick was just Wright guy”
the classic line up had Barret in it
I got to meet Roger Waters during his 06 DSOTM tour and got the ticket signed
Dude i cried the day i found out Rick left us!!my buddy Brandon(rip) informed me and i jumped on computer to read and yup,it ls true...i balled,he was my fave among the group,dk why,love his playing, his singing,all these yrs loved sailing around the Mediterranean!!bless him!!he had no ego,no biggot bone in his body lol,he just wanted to play,thats it.of course i love all members of Floyd hahaha😁✌️🍻🐖🐕🐑🐄🔽
As I read it," Roger's use of "roll over" is a euphemism for "not be the one in charge." As you rightfully point out, Roger's value was mainly behind the scenes. He was more replaceable in concert than he realized. Contrary to Roger's misguided evaluation, David was in fact the one in the power position.
Mainly behind the scenes??
😂😂😂 Sure sunshine.
No
Why they never toured? They stretched all their limits to do this one performance! I applaud them for that. But after all the insults, Gilmour didn’t want anything to do with Waters! There were a few collaborations, (mainly for charity), but then then the same old issues pushed them apart again!
When I first heard about it I was hoping against hope that Syd would be there. It wasn’t to be.
Just a heads up, Tim Renwick’s last name is pronounced “Ren-nick”
It's too bad that Roger and David couldn't figure it out. While they were each amazing musicians respectively, they were something rare and special when they were creating art together.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it swim on it's back 😂😂😂
I think that you have missed one big conccert with almost all members. Gdansk in 2006 which include the best performance of Echoes ;)
I did talk about it in the extended cut - it's more an extension of David's tour with an orchestra, but a great performance nonetheless.
"Andy Bell from Oasis" is a phenomenal fucking bass player and a great musician in general with Ride Spare us the snark. Gilmore could have had just about anyone and chose him for a reason
Hey don't disrespect Andy Bell like that. Ride was one of the best bands of the 90s