The Ultimate Pink Floyd Fan Survey

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Pink Floyd is undeniably one of the greatest rock music bands of all time. From "Dark Side of the Moon" to "The Wall" Pink Floyd's music, lyrics and imagery has left its mark upon the music landscape and continues to captivate new listeners and fans everyday. Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason and Rick Wright - these names are legendary to fans of The Floyd for all they accomplished in their musical careers.

Of course, music fans love to give their opinions on their favorite songs, albums, musicians and performances. This page is for Pink Floyd fans to sound off and let their opinions be heard: Who is your favorite member of Pink Floyd? What is your favorite Pink Floyd album and song? And of course, sound off on where you stand in the great Pink Floyd debate: Roger or Dave (or Syd): "Which one's Pink?"

Photo: Roger Waters on stage in 2010 during his restaging of Pink Floyd's classic album "The Wall." Photograph by the author, sockii. Other images on this page used in affiliation with AllPosters.com unless otherwise indicated.

1. How Big of a Pink Floyd Fan Are You?

Are You a Hardcore Floydian, Or Just a Casual Fan?

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2. Which is the Best Pink Floyd Studio Album?

Which Album Represents The Floyd at Their Finest?

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From the wild psychedelic sounds of their first songs to the concept album majesty of their later works, Pink Floyd has explored many different forms and structures of rock music. Which album do you consider their absolute finest of all?

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3. Which is the Best Song from "Dark Side of the Moon"?

The Single Best Song from Pink Floyd's Most Popular Album

Whether "Dark Side of the Moon" is your favorite Pink Floyd album or not, it is their most popular recording of all time. From its release, "Dark Side" remained in the music charts for 741 consecutive weeks, from 1973 to 1988, longer than any other recorded album in history. Of the songs on the album, most of which remain staples of classic rock and "AOR" rock radio stations today, which do you feel is the best track?

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4. Which is the Worst Pink Floyd Studio Album?

You've Got a Favorite. Now What's Your LEAST Favorite?

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Of course, just because you're a Pink Floyd fan doesn't mean you absolutely must love ALL of their work. There's likely at least one album that sits on your shelf and never gets much or any play. Which album do you consider a dud or low point in Pink Floyd's discography?

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5. Which is the Best Pink Floyd Live Album?

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Pink Floyd were always known for their spectacular live shows, featuring state-of-the-art light shows, incredible sound quality and terrific jamming and improvisation. Several live albums have attempted to capture their on-stage performances - which do you think did the best job of it?

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6. Best Pink Floyd Album Cover

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Pink Floyd's album art has contributed greatly to the band's image and mystique. Complementing the music perfectly, these covers are some of rock music's greatest. Which one do you think was the best?

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7. Best Pink Floyd Video Album

Which of Their Home VHS/DVD Releases Do You Like the Most?

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8. What is the Single Best Pink Floyd Song - Ever?

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Surely you have one absolute favorite song of all time. Is it "Comfortably Numb" with David's soaring guitar solo? Or the classic, beautiful "Wish You Were Here"? Make your selection now!

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9. Which Pink Floyd Song Are You Sick To Death of Hearing?

Overplayed, Much?

Even if you love Pink Floyd, there's probably at least one of their songs you never want to hear ever, ever again. Their popularity on classic rock radio stations means that some songs are close to being played to death, if not already overplayed to the extent their impact has been lost to many listeners. Which song do you think should be banished from continued air play - at least long enough for it to be enjoyable to hear once again?

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10. Have You Seen Pink Floyd Live in Concert?

If So, How Many Times?

Roger Waters performs The Wall live in Philadelphia, November 2010

Just how hardcore of a Pink Floyd fan are you? Let us know if you've seen the band, or its individual band members, in concert (and repeatedly as the case may be.)

Photo: Roger Waters on stage in Philadelphia, 2010 during his restaging of Pink Floyd's classic album "The Wall." Photograph by the author, sockii.

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11. Best Stage Prop Used in Pink Floyd's Live Shows

Roger Waters performs The Wall live.

Crashing airplanes, flying pigs, giant puppets and balloons... Pink Floyd's live shows have always been a showcase for phenomenal props and sights. Which do you think is the most memorable?

Photo: Roger Waters on stage in Philadelphia, 2010 during his restaging of Pink Floyd's classic album "The Wall." Photograph by the author, sockii.

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12. Which is Your Favorite Era of Pink Floyd Music?

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For some, Pink Floyd stopped being Pink Floyd when Syd Barrett was asked to leave the group. To others, Pink Floyd didn't truly begin to take off until "Dark Side" and their other legendary albums of the 70s. Which era of Pink Floyd is truly your favorite?

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13. What is the Best Syd Barrett-Written Pink Floyd Song?

From the band's early repertoire, which Syd Barrett song is your favorite? His psychedelic, unique world view has inspired fans to this day, many of whom considered him the heart and soul of Pink Floyd and their greatest creative genius.

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14. Best Nick Mason Drumming in a Pink Floyd Song

Nick Mason doesn't always get the respect he deserves as a drummer, yet it is undeniable that he was the perfect drummer for Pink Floyd. His style could shift and adapt to the many different sounds of Pink Floyd's music easily. Which song do you think features Nick Mason's best drumming for the band?

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15. Which Pink Floyd Song Features David Gilmour's Best Guitar Solo?

David Gilmour's guitar work made so many of Pink Floyd's songs memorable, and has inspired generations of fans to pick up a guitar for themselves. In particular, his guitar solos are some of rock music's finest, blending emotion and technical precision like few others can. Of all of his solos, which do you consider his finest?

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16. Best Richard Wright Keyboards in a Pink Floyd Song

Richard Wright's tasteful, elegant keyboard and piano added tremendously to the sound of Pink Floyd's music. Which song do you think is most notable for Richard's contribution to Pink Floyd's sound?

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17. Who is Your Favorite Member of Pink Floyd?

Dave, Roger, Rick, Nick or Syd?

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We always have our favorites, sometimes for reasons that are difficult to explain. Perhaps you're a guitar guru and always are drawn to the band member responsible for killer licks and riffs. Maybe you're a "sensitive soul" that goes for the lyrics and the best song writer in a band. Or you just like one band member's personality and world view the best. So who is your favorite member of Pink Floyd, for whatever reason? Cast your vote now!

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18. Best Vocalist in Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd did not rely on just one voice to deliver their lyrics. From Roger Waters' emotional delivery to the cool, soothing sound of David Gilmour's singing, each member of the band had something unique to contribute to their songs' vocals. Is their one voice you like better than the others?

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19. Best Solo Career Outside of Pink Floyd

Roger Waters performing The Wall live

Each member of Pink Floyd went on to record at least some solo albums. Who do you feel has had the best solo career outside of the band?

Photo: Roger Waters on stage in Philadelphia, 2010 during his restaging of Pink Floyd's classic album "The Wall." Photograph by the author, sockii.

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20. Best Roger Waters Solo Album

Roger Waters performs The Wall live.

Of the members of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters has recorded the most solo albums. Which of his works on his own do you think is the best one?

Photo: Roger Waters on stage in Philadelphia, 2010 during his restaging of Pink Floyd's classic album "The Wall." Photograph by the author, sockii.

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21. Best David Gilmour Solo Album

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22. Roger vs. Dave: Which One's Pink?

Who Deserves to Carry On the Pink Floyd Name Today?

If there's one debate that ignites Pink Floyd fans to this day, it's the Roger vs. Dave wars. When Roger decided to leave Pink Floyd after "The Final Cut", he thought the band was over. Not so. David decided to continue on with the Pink Floyd name along with Nick Mason and later also with Richard Wright. Lawsuits and legal battles followed as Roger fought to keep David from touring and recording under the Pink Floyd name. Do you think Pink Floyd is still Pink Floyd without Roger Waters? Sound off on where you stand on this oft-debated issue.

Who Deserves the "Pink Floyd" Name Today: David Gilmour or Roger Waters?

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David Gilmour

Chris says:

I pick David as my preferred artist, but they really have earnt their own equal right to the name.

PaulOnBooks says:

Ask me that years ago and I'd have said Waters - today it has to be ilmour

Chris says:

Roger Waters left the band.

Tony says:

David Gilmore. He never left anyone.

Levy says:

i chose david, cause his guitar playing and voice are phenomenal, and add greatly to the floyds sound. yes, roger was more of the leader, lyricist, and conceptualist, but daves contributions are palpable.

Marroud says:

of course Dave. u know Roger thought him self the whole band... but actually after 1983, he did nothing, even Hitch Hiking, it's like a theme of The Final Cut... n u can see or hear David's...

stevewdewitt says:

Gilmour is the soul of the band. For me anyway, the guitar is a big part of the voice of the Pink Floyd stuff I like.

KevinGeetar says:

The three remaining members had every right to be Pink Floyd. Roger left, plain and simple. No one man is Pink Floyd, not even Syd.

Julie says:

Legally David is well within his rights and I don't think Roger would dispute that. For me, it's just too bad the organization can't carry on in both their names,

Vanessa says:

Do I really have to choose? Though I firmly believe that the ones who really carry one the Floyd name are all the band members, their fans, and all the people that have contributed to each of their projects, from the roadies to the graphic artists. However, if I were to pick someone, it would be David Gilmour. Roger Waters seems like he more focused on The Wall than any other piece of Floyd history while Gilmour borrows from what he's learned over the years and infuses it in the sound for his later works like On An Island and The Orb.

Roger Waters

Jared says:

Roger Waters

Tipi says:

I'd like a 3rd choice here to include them both but my heart has to go with Roger.

madinvestment says:

Roger Waters does. Heck Gilmore wasnt even in the band when Roger was when they formed.

notimetoulouse says:

Without doubt, Roger - still carrying the Floyd torch after all these years.

LJ says:

Roger Waters, because he was one of the band's founding members and its dominant creative force. Not only does he continue to tour The Wall (a concert about himself!), bringing a Floyd classic to a generation too young to have seen it first time around (such as myself!) but he brought the band back together for Live-8. Yes, his earlier attitude contributed to the band's acrimonious split, but Gilmour's solo career is quite apart from the Floyd.

sockii says:

It's a tough call, because I did enjoy seeing the Floyd tours of 87 and 94 lead by Gilmour. But there's a part of me that can't except a Floyd without Roger's vision, lyrics and concepts to this day, and the two studio albums produced after his departure may be musically pleasing but seem to lack that something special that made their previous work truly "The Floyd".

 
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23. Pink Floyd vs. Led Zeppelin?

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It's a debate that rages on and on among classic rock fans - which great band is truly the greatest? Floyd or Zeppelin?

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24. Is Pink Floyd The Greatest Rock Band of All Time?

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It all comes down to this final question: Is Pink Floyd the greatest band in rock music of all time? Some fans would say absolutely yes. Others would disagree. What is your opinion?

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25. What is the Single Most Important Aspect of Pink Floyd's Music?

What Makes Pink Floyd So Special - To You?

Roger Waters performs The Wall live in New York City, October 2010

Is there a single defining element to Pink Floyd that makes them one of the greatest, if not the greatest, rock band of all time?

Photo: Roger Waters on stage in New York City, October 2010 during his restaging of Pink Floyd's classic album "The Wall." Photograph by the author, sockii.

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26. Will Pink Floyd Ever Reunite Again?

Is There a Future for Pink Floyd Still?

The last time that Roger Water, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright performed together as Pink Floyd was during the Live 8 festival in July 2005. On May 12, 2010, David Gilmour joined Roger Waters on stage to perform "Comfortably Numb" but swore this was a one-time only event (Nick Mason joined them both briefly for the show finale, "Outside the Wall".)

Sadly, Richard Wright passed away in 2008 so a reunion show, tour or album featuring the primary four members of the band is no longer a possibility. But do you think Roger, Nick and Dave will ever reunite again, and in what capacity? Leave your thoughts and prediction here.

My prediction

I don't believe Pink Floyd will ever tour again (in ANY line-up), but I wouldn't put another one-off appearance past them.

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Jared, at 2am on January 19, 2012 predicts:

No

sls, at 7pm on January 18, 2012 predicts:

never

Tony, at 11am on January 14, 2012 predicts:

Technology will replicate the band down to the last detail in time. Then it will be let loose to recreate no only music we know they did, but music they might have done as well. In 20 years, many of us will be able to hear new music from Pink Floyd, including Syd. It will all be created using mind boggling algorithms based on every song, every note, and every word they ever wrote or played. You won't even be able to tell what they actually did from what they could have (and will do) done. The real age of rock and roll as not even begun yet, only the foundations for it have been laid. Embrace the future and its power, for it will shine on brighter then ever someday, I AM SURE OF THIS!

rula_pato@yahoo.com.mx, at 11am on January 13, 2012 predicts:

No

Marroud, at 10pm on December 25, 2011 predicts:

sadly no... i wish we all do, but i don't believe that,

 
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Looking for more information on Pink Floyd? These are some of the best sites on-line for information, talking with other fans, and sharing everything related to the Floyd.
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Echoes is one of the longest running Pink Floyd mailing lists on-line, if not THE oldest. I first joined Echoes when I was in college in the early 1990s and the list is still going strong today. Join to interact with some of the most informed Pink Floyd fans out there.
Neptune Pink Floyd
Self-billed as the largest and most popular Pink Floyd forum in the world, NPF offers nearly everything a Pink Floyd fan could ask for. With a large forum, news, magazine section and photos, NPF is the place to go for all your Pink Floyd needs.
Pink Floyd Online
Forum, history, interview and much more. Pink Floyd Online is an extensive resource for Pink Floyd fans.
A Fleeting Glimpse
Another long-standing Pink Floyd fansite, A Fleeting Glimpse has 13 years of history on the internet. Billed as the most "active and friendly" Floyd forum on line, AFG has had visits from many associated with the band including exclusive interviews and more.
All Pink Floyd Fan Network
Another active forum dedicated to all things Pink Floyd.
Why Pink Floyd?
Learn more about the massive 2011 Remaster Campaign by EMI, which will include a large amount of previously unreleased material from Pink Floyd's back catalogue.
Pink Floyd & Co
Another extensive collection of Pink Floyd information, interviews, discography and more.
Brain Damage
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Roger Waters International Fan Club
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Any Last Comments on Pink Floyd and This Survey?

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I hope you had fun sharing your opinions on Pink Floyd here in this survey. Check back in the future as I may add more questions and options. Do you have any last thoughts on the Floyd to share, or answers to expand upon from the survey? Leave you thoughts here - and thanks for stopping by!

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