Pink Floyd Trivia Book
Pink Floyd Trivia Book

Author: Dale Raynes

Publisher: Bridge Press

Published: 2021-04-05

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781955149068

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Fun Facts & Trivia Questions! - Special Launch Price Pink Floyd's music has resonated with listeners of all ages on a deep personal level for more than half a century. They were one of the most prominent British rock bands to achieve worldwide fame after the initial "British Invasion" led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the early 1960s. Founded in 1965, the band reached the height of its popularity and influence in the 1970s and early '80s. Pink Floyd is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, with an estimated 250 million albums sold, and the band remains highly influential among fellow musicians. To help you connect, or perhaps reconnect, with the lives, music, and legacy of this fascinating band, interesting facts and historical moments are highlighted in this book, Pink Floyd Trivia Book. We will cover the history of Pink Floyd, beginning with the origins of the band, through changes in personnel and musical philosophy, up to their influence and reputation today. A series of multiple choice and true/false questions opens each chapter, with the corresponding answers on the following page. The "Did You Know?" section consists of interesting facts and stories, which close each chapter so that you can develop a stronger understanding of the life and music of Pink Floyd. Use this book to test your knowledge with a round of trivia questions and perhaps review or gain information along the way. Whether you consider yourself a die-hard fan or are only faintly familiar with Pink Floyd, this book offers the opportunity to reinforce your knowledge of one of the most innovative and influential bands in the history of popular music. Let's see how much you know about Pink Floyd! Get yours today.

Pink Floyd All the Songs
Pink Floyd All the Songs

Author: Jean-Michel Guesdon

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 0316439231

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The newest addition to the best-selling All the Songs series details the unique recording history of Pink Floyd, one of the world's most commercially successful and influential rock bands. Since 1965, Pink Floyd been recording sonically experimental and philosophical music, selling more than 250 million records worldwide, including two of the best-selling albums of all time Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. While much is known about this iconic group, few books provide a comprehensive history of their time in the studio. In Pink Floyd All the Songs, authors Margotin and Guesdon describe the origin of their nearly 200 released songs, details from the recording studio, what instruments were used, and behind-the-scenes stories of the tensions that helped drive the band. Organized chronologically by album, this massive, 544-page hardcover begins with their 1967 debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, the only one recorded under founding member Syd Barrett's leadership; through the loss of Barrett and the addition of David Gilmour; to Richard Wright leaving the band in 1979 but returning; to Roger Waters leaving in 1985 and the albums recorded since his departure, including their 2014 farewell album, The Endless River, which was downloaded 12 million times on Spotify the week it was released. Packed with more than 500 photos, All the Songs is also filled with stories fans treasure, such as Waters working with engineer Alan Parsons to employ revolutionary recording techniques for The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios in 1972 or producer Bob's Ezrin's contribution in refining Water's original sprawling vision for The Wall.

Comfortably Numb
Comfortably Numb

Author: Mark Blake

Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 1568583834

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Mark Blake draws on his own interviews with band members as well as the group's friends, road crew, musical contemporaries, former housemates, and university colleagues to produce a history of one of the biggest rock bands of all time. We follow Pink Floyd from the early psychedelic nights at UFO, to the stadium-rock and concept-album zenith of the seventies, to the acrimonious schisms of the late '80s and '90s.

The Totally Awesome Phish Trivia Book
The Totally Awesome Phish Trivia Book

Author: Dale Raynes

Publisher: Bridge Press

Published: 2021-04-03

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781955149037

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Get Your Copy - Special Launch Price Phish is an American rock band known for its use of eclectic, unconventional instruments and extended improvisation. Founded in 1983, Phish's music is notorious for its unusual influences. The Phish sound was inspired by various styles, including jazz fusion, funk, bluegrass, and psychedelic rock. The 1980s era of rock consisted mainly of heavy metal and synth-pop elements. In a sea of bands trying to crawl to the top of fame and success, Phish emerged triumphantly with a unique sound. The band emphasized live performances and improvisation, often incorporating the audience into their songs and sets on the spot. The band made sure that no two shows were ever the same. Few musical groups share Phish's dedication to diversity and originality. This trivia book covers the origins and influences that created Phish up through the current state of the band today. While the pinnacle of the band's career has surpassed us, the historical facts presented are up to date as of early 2021 and should remain mostly unchanged. Phish's most recent original content was released in 2020, with its fifteenth studio album's delivery. The statistics and figures mentioned may have fluctuated with remasters and special releases. The band was active from 1983 through 2004, disbanded, reunited in 2009, and remains active to this day. Whether you consider yourself a diehard Phish fan or you're only vaguely familiar with the band, this book will help you assess how much you really know and enlighten you with illuminating and interesting facts. Let's dive in and see how much you really know about Phish! Click "Buy Now" to get yours!

Reinventing Pink Floyd
Reinventing Pink Floyd

Author: Bill Kopp

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-02-09

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1538108283

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In celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Bill Kopp explores the ingenuity with which Pink Floyd rebranded itself following the 1968 departure of Syd Barrett. Not only did the band survive Barrett’s departure, but it went on to release landmark albums that continue to influence generations of musicians and fans. Reinventing Pink Floyd follows the path taken by the remaining band members to establish a musical identity, develop a songwriting style, and create a new template for the manner in which albums are made and even enjoyed by listeners. As veteran music journalist Bill Kopp illustrates, that path was filled with failed experiments, creative blind alleys, one-off musical excursions, abortive collaborations, general restlessness, and—most importantly—a dedicated search for a distinctive musical personality. This exciting guide to the works of 1968 through 1973 highlights key innovations and musical breakthroughs of lasting influence. Kopp places Pink Floyd in its historical, cultural, and musical contexts while celebrating the test of fire that took the band from the brink of demise to enduring superstardom.

Classic Rock Stories
Classic Rock Stories

Author: Tim Morse

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 1998-07-15

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1429937505

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The first time on the open road with Dad's beat-up clunker and a brand-new driver's lecense. That first kiss. Practicing Steve Tyler moves in the garage. Lazy summer days with nothing to do but hang out with a group of friends and the radio. Classic Rock. In Classic Rock Stories, classic rockers reveal the sometimes painful, sometimes accidental, and often hilarious process of creating the songs that you can still sing aloud. In their own words, rockers like Pete Townshend, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, and Keith Richards tell about the drugs, the pain, the love gone bad, and the accidents that resulted in the hits.

All The Songs
All The Songs

Author: Philippe Margotin

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 769

ISBN-13: 1603763716

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In this lively and fully-illustrated work, two music historians break down every album and every song ever released by the Beatles, from "Please Please Me" (U.S. 1963) to "The Long and Winding Road" (U.S. 1970). All the Songs delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used. Here, we learn that one of John Lennon's favorite guitars was a 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Capri, which he bought for £100 in 1960 in Hamburg, Germany. We also learn that "Love Me Do," recorded in Abbey Road Studios in September 1962, took 18 takes to get right, even though it was one of the first songs John and Paul ever wrote together. And the authors reveal that when the Beatles performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand" on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, John's microphone wasn't turned on, so viewers heard only Paul singing. The hundreds of photographs throughout the book include rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of Beatles instruments, and engaging shots of the musicians in-studio. All the Songs is the must-have book for the any true Beatles fan.

The Greatest Trivia Book Ever 1
The Greatest Trivia Book Ever 1

Author: Mitchell Symons

Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

Published: 2020-08-06

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 191372106X

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All my life I’ve collected weird and wonderful facts. Even before ‘trivia’ was (or should that be ‘were’?) invented, I’ve been obsessed with the pursuit of what you might call worthless knowledge. Now, after a lifetime’s devotion to the cause, I’m proud to present to you my favourite facts of all time. My greatest hits, if you will. Most of what you will read has been acquired organically, from reading books, magazines and newspapers. However, I am happy to acknowledge material culled from the internet – which was where I first saw PROOF THAT HELL IS EXOTHERMIC and Hugh Gallagher’s brilliant THE ULTIMATE COLLEGE APPLICATION. I have tried to source – and/or get permission to use - these wonderful items but to no avail. However, I'm sure that their original authors would appreciate this wider audience.

The Fantastic Sixties Trivia Book
The Fantastic Sixties Trivia Book

Author: Richard Hipgrave

Publisher: Richard Hipgrave

Published: 2013-09-09

Total Pages: 491

ISBN-13: 1301079316

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This is a wide-ranging, slightly off-the-wall trivia quiz book with questions covering the social history of the 1960s, pop, rock, jazz, psychedelia, protests, alternative culture, fashion, magazines, books, film, pop art, sport, etc. - in fact everything that shaped the most mind-blowing decade of them all! This ebook is based on an enduring cult classic print book which the authors have revised and extended. It's also got some new cool pictures .

The Flaming Cow
The Flaming Cow

Author: Ron Geesin

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780752486154

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By the late 1960s, popular British prog-rock outfit Pink Floyd were experiencing a creative voltage drop, so they turned to composer Ron Geesin for help in writing their next album. The Flaming Cow offers a rare insight into the brilliant but often fraught collaboration between the band and Geesin, the result of which became known as Atom Heart Mother - the title track from the Floyd's first UK number one album. From the time drummer Nick Mason visited Geesin's damp basement flat in Notting Hill, to the last game of golf between bassist Roger Waters and Geesin, this book is an unflinching account about how one of Pink Floyd's most celebrated compositions came to life. Alongside unpublished photographs from the Abbey Road recording sessions (the only ones taken) and the subsequent performances in London and Paris, Geesin goes on to describe how the title was chosen, why he was not credited on the record, how he left Hyde Park in tears, and why the group did not much like the work. The Flaming Cow rose again, firstly in France, then in London in 2008. After 40 years Atom Heart Mother remains a much-loved record, and The Flaming Cow explores its new-found cult status that has led to it being studied for the French Baccalauréat.