 Pink Floyd are rumoured to be considering a reunion concert in memorial to former guitarist Syd Barrett, who died earlier this month.
The iconic rock band got back together for the first time in 24 years, in 2005, when they performed the highlight set at last summer's Live 8 concert in Hyde Park.
Despite since ruling out any hopes of a reunion tour, and reportedly turning down the chance to pick up a $100 Million fortune for a US tour last year, the band are now said to be ready to reform again for the one off show.
A friend of the band told The Daily Telegraph newspaper, "They didn't want to let Syd go without a huge send-off."
Earlier this month drummer Nick Mason quashed any immediate hopes of a reunion tour, but since the death of founding member Barrett hopes of a one-off concert to honour the life of a great friend may just be realised.
Mason said earlier this month, "I think relations are much better, but I'm absolutely, sorry to say...I cannot announce the imminent arrival of another world tour."
"David (Gilmour) is busy with a solo project...(he) really has no interest in reviving the band."
"I have to say I'd love to do it, and Wright probably would and even Roger (Waters) is sort of more open to the idea."
"But perhaps it's rather a good thing that just occasionally people won't do things for large sums of money."
"It's got to be done because people really want to and think they can do something better."
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12. do for us!!!!!
Written by Guest on Friday, 23 March 2007
you have to come back if just for one show i am 20 and have listened to everything you have done i never had the chance to see you i have seen nearly every tribute too (oz pink floyd is the best)and the people of my age need to see how it is done !!!p.s if you played dundee it would be a great help as am on the dole .
www.myspace.com/thehasslehoffs | 11. PINK FLOYD 2 TOUR
Written by the welsh speaking on Thursday, 23 November 2006
When i first listend to pink floyd i realised that this band was something speacial, a gift, and a performance. from listening to all the great albums like the wall, dark side of the moon and so on, its made me realise that music to floyd was much more than money and publisity. my opinion on a tribute to syd would be a good thing, but without roger waters. david gilmour is floyd as we no itgo on gents its time to clear up with a big one. | 10. wish you were here
Written by shane mitchell on Monday, 13 November 2006
I have seen several Pink Floyd concerts and everyone of them made me cry, not becauae I was said but because it was so beautiful to not only see the music - but feel it go through my entire being. Now I am crying because I know in my soul that all I have is my memories of those 12 concerts. You have a gift - set your differences aside for your gift still needs to be shared. Thats your calling - all of you.....
Thanks for the gift of clarity. | 9. do it
Written by Guest on Sunday, 01 October 2006
Please Please do it Sid deserves it. Having seen Floyd in 94 it left me gagging for more. Do it for charity Mind would be a good one as Sids problems were so well documented. Give it some thought boys please | 8. I would do anything
Written by Guest on Wednesday, 27 September 2006
There's not much i wouldn't do to see a Pink Floyd concert | 7. I would travel anywhere in the world
Written by Guest on Wednesday, 16 August 2006
Just to see the reunited band for a complete concert, I would mortgage my house and go ANYWHERE on planet earth just to see them play | 6. please
Written by floyder on Wednesday, 16 August 2006
I will cry if Pink Floyd doesn't do a reunion tour. Please get over yourselves and play for us Pink Floyd. | 5. PLEASE TOUR FOR YOUR FANS AND OUR CHILDR
Written by Guest on Saturday, 12 August 2006
I first heard Pink Floyd when I was 5 years old at my (much)older brothers home. I immediately knew that it was the most profound music I had ever heard! 35 years later, I feel such peace when I listen to them, and I have raised 2 children who also LOVE P.F.! No other band has EVER been able to make music like they can. I had the chance to see them from a freeway overpass in 1987-the show had sold out in just minutes-but I vowed if I ever had the chance to see them, I would sell everything to get a ticket, and I would to this day! Artist today have NO CLUE what music is and I believe that P.F. has an entire new fan base they should keep in mind that would LOVE to see them live! It is TRUELY an experience that changes you forever and you NEVER forget it!***PLEASE do a reunion concert for ALL of us, life-long fans and new ones alike!!!!!!*** You have set a standard that no one has even come close to and I am sure you would make history with all shows sold out!
~~~We beg you to think of us and our children who have not been blessed with the Pink Floyd Live Concert Experience!~~~You could make millions and if you wish, donate to any charity of your chosing! That way EVERYONE WINS! PLEASE CONSIDER A U.S. TOUR!
Tawny
Sacramento, California | 4. Please!
Written by Hope! on Saturday, 05 August 2006
I really hope pink floyd will do a tour mainly for the new generation of kids like me who never had the chance to witness the floyd experience live. I know that my friends and I are praying for pink floyd to realize that there is a whole new generation of kids who just neeeeeeed to see them. Please Dave, Roger, Nick, and rich. Do it for us! | 3. re: Pink Floyd reunion
Written by Guest on Thursday, 03 August 2006
I think they will re-unite for the sake of Syd's memory and with no monetary strings attached. | 2. Barrett fan in the U.S.
Written by John Ahmann on Thursday, 03 August 2006
I haven't had much interest in seeing any concert in years, but I would love to see Roger, David, Nick and Richard do a tribute gig in memory of Roger. Actually, to be fair to all the Syd Barrett fans, I would like to see them do a show here in the U.S. so I could at least have a chance to see it. | 1. pink floyd re-unite
Written by jesmond v. zerafa on Wednesday, 02 August 2006
re: pink floyd re-unite
Yes they'll gig: not for money, but for all lost souls.
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