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The British progressive rock band Pink Floyd has been one of the most successful acts in the history of rock/pop. During the past 50 years they have sold tens of millions of albums and sold out several massive gigs. They are going to have their own special exhibition in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, a testimony to their success. The history of the band, however, has been far from happy.
The breakdown of their first lead guitar player and songwriter, Syd Barrett, to mental illness had a profound effect on the band....