OT- Pink Floyd to reform at Live 8

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Here you go guys:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050612/en_ ... nkfloyd_dc

LONDON (Reuters) - Four members of seminal British rock band Pink Floyd will play together for the first time in 24 years at London's Live 8 charity concert for Africa on July 2, publicists for the event said on Sunday.

Guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason and keyboard player Richard Wright will be on stage with bassist Roger Waters for their first public performance since they played at London's Earls Court in 1981.

The rock legends will join a star-studded line-up including Coldplay, Elton John and Paul McCartney at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, organized by activist rocker Bob Geldof to pressure rich nations to ease African poverty.

"Like most people I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world," said Gilmour.

"Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if reforming for this concert will help focus attention then it's got to be worthwhile."

The band released their first album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" in 1967 and broke records with 1973's "The Dark Side Of The Moon," which remained in the American album charts for more than a decade.

In the 1980s relations between Waters and the rest of the group soured, with Waters suing over the rights to the Pink Floyd name.

Gilmore, Mason and Wright continued to record and tour as Pink Floyd, releasing their last studio album "The Division Bell" in 1994.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

In the 1980s relations between Waters and the rest of the group soured, with Waters suing over the rights to the Pink Floyd name.

See!!! Never Say Never

[styxman]

Never say Never.......I like it.........perhaps you have to wait until the next live aid concert in 20 years - me thinks!

If I'm lucky enough to get a ticket for the G8 gig (6 texts already!) I'll be able to ask Floyd how to get that little red light working again on their boxed set!

[classicstyxfan]

Newsflash !!!!!!

Rock and Roll Legends put their personal issues aside to do something
to benefit those less fortunate than themselves ! ( and in the meantime, get some great publicity that just might result in a spike in sales of their entire catalog, thus padding their pockets too.......)


Dennis, Tommy, JY are you paying attention ? Perhaps now isn't the time, but keep your eyes and ear open for the opportunity.

Man, I hope Floyd does themselves proud, and puts on a great set for the fans ! if they do it right, I'll be the 1st in line for the DVD of this show !!!

Does anyone know if it will be broadcast live ?

[styxman]

Yep, it'll be broadcast live on UK BBC1/2

[classicstyxfan]

I'm not "in the know" on this whole show.....need to know


1. The Date of the show

2. If anyone is televising to the left side of the Atlantic ( USA )


gracias to anyone who can provide this info !

[gr8dane]

Newsflash !!!!!!

Rock and Roll Legends put their personal issues aside to do something
to benefit those less fortunate than themselves ! ( and in the meantime, get some great publicity that just might result in a spike in sales of their entire catalog, thus padding their pockets too.......)


Dennis, Tommy, JY are you paying attention ? Perhaps now isn't the time, but keep your eyes and ear open for the opportunity.

Man, I hope Floyd does themselves proud, and puts on a great set for the fans ! if they do it right, I'll be the 1st in line for the DVD of this show !!!

Does anyone know if it will be broadcast live ?

Classic,if there is one thing Pink Floyd don't need ,it's money.
Floyd will sell weather they did this or not.No disrespect,buddy.

[styxman]

I'm not "in the know" on this whole show.....need to know


1. The Date of the show

2. If anyone is televising to the left side of the Atlantic ( USA )


gracias to anyone who can provide this info !

Go to:http://www.live8live.com, for the latest info - you'll get the show on broadband

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Thanks Styxman for the link.

They keep adding more and more bands to the line-ups, which is great!!

Here is the link to click on:

http://www.live8live.com/

When: Saturday 2nd July, 2005

Here's who's playing where - hope this helps Classic:

Hyde Park, London

Annie Lennox
Bob Geldof
Coldplay
Cure, The
Dido
Elton John, Sir
Joss Stone
Keane
Killers, The
Madonna
Mariah Carey
Ms. Dynamite
Muse
Paul McCartney, Sir
Razorlight
REM
Robbie Williams
Scissor Sisters
Snoop Dogg
Snow Patrol
Stereophonics
Sting
U2
Velvet Revolver

Museum of Art, Philadelphia

Will Smith (host)
50 Cent
Bon Jovi
Dave Matthews Band
Jay-Z
Kaiser Chiefs
Keith Urban
Maroon 5
P Diddy
Rob Thomas
Sarah McLachlan
Stevie Wonder

Palais de Versailles, Paris

Andrea Bocelli
Axelle Red
Calo Gero
Craig David
Jamiroquai
Johnny Hallyday
Kyo
Manu Chao
Placebo
Renaud
Youssou N'Dour

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

A-ha
Bap
Brian Wilson
Crosby Stills and Nash
Die Toten Hosen
Lauryn Hill

Circus Maximus, Rome

Faith Hill
Irene Grandi
Jovanotti
Laura Pausini
Nek
Tim McGraw
Vasco Rossi
Zucchero
Peter Maffay
Yannick Noah

You can listen to it live:
The LIVE 8 concerts taking place around the world will be watched and listen to by more than 2 billion people.

In the UK, the BBC is the host broadcaster for LIVE 8 London with coverage across BBC ONE, TWO and THREE, with radio broadcasts on Radio's 1 and 2, the BBC World Service and across the BBC's regional stations.

Partner broadcasters in Europe and America will also be working to bring this huge international event to the world.

Online in the biggest interactive event in history, AOL will be broadcasting all the concerts live, delivering exclusive, interactive material. People around the world can learn more about global poverty, connect with a community of fans and make their voices heard at www.aolmusic.com, www.aol.co.uk, www.aol.de or www.aol.fr

[Guest]

If the only place to watch this is online in much of the world, I predict a trainwreck.

They are going to need an amazing amount of bandwidth.

[classicstyxfan]

GR8,


I AGREE with you regarding PF not doing this for the cash....and not needing to....but I'm betting this will turn a great many people on to checking thm out or re-checking as the case may be........

What would be really cool would be if the Floyd came out and donated their next 6 months of royalties to the cause......the money will flow regardless of their intentions.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

From ClassicRockNews:

2005-06-1215:39:08
Roger Waters reuniting with David, Nick and Rick
for the Live 8 show - the Hyde Park, London one.

David only made the decision on Friday night, also have a direct quote from David about their
involvement:

"Like most people I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased =
aid to the third world. It's crazy that America gives such a paltry percentage of its GNP to the starving nations. Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if re-forming for this concert will help focus attention then it's got to be worthwhile."

And no, before anyone asks, I don't have ANY spare
tickets (not even one for myself yet). Text applications
for tickets are accepted until last thing tonight.

More details on www.brain-damage.co.uk/news/0506121.html
and www.live8live.com

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainmen ... 085484.stm

Floyd with Rog !!!

Pink Floyd Reunited (From CNN.com)

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/0 ... index.html

The greatest reunion in all of the history of rock-n-roll.

[styxfanNH]

When you're the world's policeman and everyone else is on the take, it's not that small of a percentage of GDP. Those of us here in the US are the most giving people in the world.

Great that PF is getting back together. He's right that in the global context of issues that there's are petty (as are most of ours). If he wants us to give a ton of money for the cause, Tour the US, charge $100 a ticket, 3 or more shows at each stadium that will take them, and donate $50 of each ticket to the cause with the other $50 used to cover costs.

That would create a bit of cash for the cause.

The problem is always the waste in the beauracracy that is built to administer the program. Can anyone say "Oil for food?"

[NealIsGod]

Very interesting stuff. I wonder why Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are playing in Rome? And is Yannick Noah a musician now? I saw him play tennis in the late 80's-early '90's.