Pink Floyd began as a rhythm and blues band in Great Britain in the mid 1960s. Their rise to stardom started in 1966 with a shift from rhythm and blues to improvised experimental music. Their first album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, was released in August of 1967. In the beginning of 1968 their main songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist, Syd Barrett, was replaced by David Gilmour. Their second album, A Saucerful of Secrets, was released in …showed first 75 words of 750 total…

…showed last 75 words of 750 total…his songs. *David Gilmore- was established as a good guitar player before he joined Pink Floyd. He used echoes, delays, and distorted sustain for his style. They picked him up from a group called The Jokers Wild. He joined Pink Floyd in 1968 just to do Syd's part live. This didn't last and Syd left making Dave the leading guitarist and now he also did some vocals. He was also the youngest member of the group.