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Pink Floyd, with its long history and physical anonymity, has influenced many artists and fans over the years. The band, like other artists, has been both praised and criticized. Like many other successful bands of the era, their history has been confusing and long. Although Pink Floyd’s members have come and gone, their longevity in the business allows them to remain a musical cornerstone; symbolizing an era of rock excess and musical transition. The origins of Pink Floyd began with Syd Barrett (Roger Keith Barrett, 6 January 1946, Cambridge, England; bass/vocals) and Roger Waters (9 September 1944, Great Bookham, Cambridge, England; guitar/vocals). The two boys lived in the same neighborhood as children. After learning that they both shared the common loss of a father at a young age, the two became close friends. In 1964, Barrett attended the Camberwell School of Art where he met David Gilmour (6 March 1944, Cambridge, England; guitar/vocals). Meanwhile, Waters atten...