Nov 30th in Pop History

On this day, November 30th, in…

• 1979 - (42 years ago today)

Pink Floyd released the double album The Wall.

The Wall is the 11th studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd. It is a rock opera that explores Pink, a jaded rockstar whose eventual self-imposed isolation from society forms a figurative wall. The album was a commercial success, topping the US charts for 15 weeks, and reaching number three in the UK. It initially received mixed reviews from critics, many of whom found it overblown and pretentious, but later received accolades as one of the finest albums of all time.

Mark Perry, writer for “The Conversation,” says “Today, ‘The Wall’ is considered by many to be one of the best albums in rock history. But it marked the last time the four members of the band would record an album together.

The making of “The Wall” reflects a common experience faced by many other rock bands: how creative tension and competing visions can deteriorate relations between band members. Luckily, Pink Floyd was able to keep it all together to record one final masterpiece.”

Pink Floyd became one of the most influential rock bands of all time. By 2013, they had sold more than 250 million records world wide, making them one of the best-selling rock bands ever. The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall are among the best-selling albums ever. Both have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Here is some of their best work to check out...

Pink Floyd on Spotify:

The Wall

Another Brick in the Wall

Now a couple of great videos:

Here is Pink Floyd doing a live performance of the song Another Brick in the Wall:

Here is Pink Floyd doing the official video for the song Money:

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