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Pink Floyd <!-- see note above -->are<!-- see note above --> an England|English progressive rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic rock|psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. They are known for Philosophy|philosophical lyrics, Acoustics|sonic experimentation, innovative cover art, and elaborate Pink Floyd live performances|live shows. One of rock music's most successful acts, the group have sold over 200 million albums worldwide<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2265034,00.html The Times-July 2006]</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5170644.stm BBC News release 2006]</ref> including 74.5 million albums in the United States alone.<ref name="RIAA">[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=tblTopArt RIAA], retrieved 22 April 2006</ref>
Pink Floyd had moderate mainstream success and were one of the most popular bands in the London underground music scene in the late 1960s as a psychedelic band led by Syd Barrett; however, Barrett's erratic behaviour eventually forced his colleagues to replace him with guitarist and singer David Gilmour. After Barrett's ... read all