How Pink Floyd Reunited for Live 8 - And Why They Never Toured
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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?
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
@@loveshankme
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
This series was my introduction to Pink Floyd. Now theyre my favorite band! Thanks JT!
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!
I went to both LA shows in 2006, David and The Wall. Best senior year of HS ever!
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!
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.
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.
okay, this was an incredibly strong video
Thank you! Took a while to edit.
I remember seeing Live 8 as an eight year old. It is nice to learn more about it within context now.
Rick's contributions to Syd's solo work, especially "Dominoes" deserves a mention. He was always thoughtful and on point.
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.
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 appreciate your videos on Pink Floyd.
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.
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.
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.
you can tell that even though he was stubborn and wouldnt admit it that was a huge moment for waters
What a moment at 6:33, Rick, David and Roger in tandem bobbing their heads
Night at the Roxbury-Live 8 Edition!!😁✌️🍻
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:
th-cam.com/video/YdaDjXjTYLI/w-d-xo.html
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
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.
Man I was rewatching this today so perfect and beautiful. So much better together
That short reunion set had more fire and passion than all the post Waters Floyd concerts combined.
Agree with everything you said. The news of Rick dying was heartbreaking. Couldn't believe how much I felt, and still feel that loss
Another great video, JT!
On a side note, I'm curious to know if you plan on doing a video to honor Denny Laine.
Rick was the best member...RIP...much respect
Live in Gdańsk was released a week after Richard passed away as a Double CD or 3-CD/2-DVD or 5 LP set. That was the final performance of the On an Island Tour. I also missed it because of finances and the fact that I had relocated to Florida (or is it Flaw Ree Duh).
K? That made laugh out loud 😂. Always love your reviews
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
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
Gosh, thank you so much for this video.
I’ve just subscribed! - (and thanks TH-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 TH-cam Algorhythm is working for me somehow 😅
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'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.
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 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.
There is no more Pink Floyd without Rick.
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!
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 ❤
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.
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!
15:38 “Rick was just Wright guy”
I really like Roger's solo Wall tour.
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.
my mates dad was in Pink Floyd, Bob Klose ,he also played in my jam band
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 🔥
“Coming up next, Pink Floyd…” 7 hours later they were on tv.
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 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.
Despite frequent arguments, Waters and Gilmour had a perfect working relationship if you ask me.
Good video. On An Island IS the best solo release.
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.
thank you Syd Barrett 😊😊
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.
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.
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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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.
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!"
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
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 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?
the classic line up had Barret in it
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.
Hey don't disrespect Andy Bell like that. Ride was one of the best bands of the 90s
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.
Legendary
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😁✌️🍻🐖🐕🐑🐄🔽
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it swim on it's back 😂😂😂
Rick was extremely important to the Floyd's sounds. Period!!!
Actually David's first solo album is his best
I think Dark Side of the Moon remained in the Top 100 chart for albums for over 10 consecutive years. The best music was made when the original band was intact, albeit minus Mr. Barrett.
"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
Rick was PF's secret weapon.
Let me in
6:31 ricks swirling organ…. Thats what SHE said
Isnt that the one where David forgot the lyrics?
Which one?
@@JTCurtisMusic live o2 arena 2011
@@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460 he does yes
It's not odd that Roger sings the second verse on that one song because, as on the original recording, the whole damn song was Roger, and Dave even said it in an interview with Guitar World magazine.
What song? Wish You Were Here? It's David singing lead vocals and harmonies on the original recording. Roger doesn't sing at all on it.
Some people just need to get over themselves especially when you have so much to give to give
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!"
I think you find Roger has the best solo works, which are closest to original Floyd works.
Then again, if you were to enter your Floyd journey after the release of Momentary Lapse,
Then I guess you could say Gilmours work is like the last part of Floyd's work.
Evidently, when everyone expects something from the Floyd, they won't do it, and what nobody expects them to do is what they do
There will never be the like again
Syd Passed 2006 ..Richard Wright passed 2008 . Get your Facts ?
Because nobody could stand to spend that much time with Waters
i got two words for you:
SOLO RECORDS!!!!
ANDY BELL IS FROM RIDE!!!! RIDE IS ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER !!!!
It is a shame not to see Rick…
Kay - JT Curtis, 2023.
I’ll bet it was gilmour that vetoed the syd tribute reunion
I would argue that On An Island is clearly better than Amused To Death. Lyrically it stands on its own. Musically it's a masterpiece. And it has such a good feel. Amused To Death... it's just political diatribe. Jeff Beck is the highlight of the album. Of course the lyrics are on point. But as a whole it doesn't have enough to be better than On An Island. And the sales show it.
Couldn’t disagree more, On An Island is a fine album but a bit of a snoozer. Amused to Death has something to say with the music to back it up, it’s got a real sense of excitement
@@NolanEgbertWell, there's no arguing with taste, but the sales do confirm that On An Island is better.
@@CristiNeagu Sales are meaningless.
@@NolanEgbertWhy, because they show people like David's work more than Roger's? Sorry mate, but sales are the only objective measure we have to determine which music is best. And if your comeback is "So what? You think Taylor Swift makes better music?" Yes. She does.
@@CristiNeagu I’m glad you made that last point because it reveals all I need to know about your sensibilities in music and life
"We were not going to out with- you know Paul McCartney and call ourselves Pink Floyd"
- David Gilmour [for real]