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Magnet Magazine Yesterday

Happy Birthday Richard Wright (Pink Floyd)

Richard Wright Pink Floyd

Louder Sound Yesterday

“There has always been friction between me and Roger… I think, ‘Why do you have to say these things?’” Richard Wright’s personality clash with Pink Floyd colleague Roger Waters

Pink Floyd Roger Waters Richard Wright David Gilmour Nick Mason Bob Ezrin

RTBF – Musique Jul 27

Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks et Mike Rutherford se retrouvent pour ressusciter le premier album de Genesis

Peter Gabriel Tony Banks Mike Rutherford Genesis Anthony Phillips

Famille Rock Jul 27

Genesis McCartney Seger

Genesis Tony Banks Peter Gabriel Anthony Phillips Mike Rutherford Stephen W. Tayler

American Songwriter Jul 26

4 of David Gilmour’s Most Impactful Musical Contributions Outside of Pink Floyd

David Gilmour Pink Floyd Syd Barrett Kate Bush Paul McCartney

Virgin Radio France Jul 25

L’histoire méconnue de Pink Floyd pendant les premiers pas de l’Homme sur la Lune

Louder Sound Jul 25

“I just didn’t feel I could pull off the things Peter Gabriel did. I said: ‘I’ll give it a go but don’t expect me to wear costumes!’” Phil Collins’ first show as Genesis frontman

Genesis Phil Collins Peter Gabriel Mike Rutherford Tony Banks Steve Hackett Jon Anderson Brand X Bill Bruford

2 articles Jul 24

Genesis Tony Banks Peter Gabriel Mike Rutherford Anthony Phillips Stephen W. Tayler

Louder Sound, Progressive Rock Journal

Louder Sound Jul 23

“The dream was a reality for me. I don’t want a Ferrari. I have everything I need to do my job”: Genesis ex Ray Wilson, a friend who pushed himself into the sea in his wheelchair, and a dancer who got injured days before her big show

Ray Wilson Genesis Steve Hackett Tony Banks Mike Rutherford Phil Collins

RTBF – Musique Jul 22

"Another Brick in the Wall" l’hymne rock emblématique de Pink Floyd contre l’éducation autoritaire et rigide

Metalorgie Jul 21

Ayreon : "Dawn Of A Million Souls"

Ayreon Imperial Triumphant

Louder Sound Jul 20

"Let My Love Open The Door is one of the most perfect pop songs ever written." Pete Townshend finds stable ground away from The Who on Empty Glass

Pete Townshend The Who Iron Maiden Judas Priest The Undertones The Cure Black Sabbath Alice Cooper

Louder Sound Jul 20

"We certainly weren't strutting around like Deep Purple. My God, they had a lot of fun. We did not have fun." How the UK college rock scene shaped the genesis of Genesis

Genesis Deep Purple Nick Drake Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin The Who Fleetwood Mac Black Sabbath

American Songwriter Jul 18

This Divisive Rock Figure Inspired Pete Townshend To Write The Who’s “Who Are You” One Day After Meeting Him

Pete Townshend The Who Allen Klein Paul Cook

Louder Sound Jul 18

“I didn’t expect the albums to last the way they have. If I’d known, I would have done better. The bands might say that too!” Genesis sleeve artist Colin Elgie started with the vaguest brief imaginable, and won a whole year in the limelight

Genesis Renaissance Al Stewart Peter Gabriel Hipgnosis Led Zeppelin 10cc

We Rave You Jul 17

Joystick on a synth? Behringer’s $99 AKS MINI is a modern reissue of a Pink Floyd and Brian Eno classic

Pink Floyd Brian Eno

Blabbermouth Jul 17

THE WHO's Landmark Albums To Be Made Available As Definitive Audiophile Editions

The Who Roger Daltrey Pete Townshend John Entwistle Keith Moon

2 articles Jul 16

Pink Floyd Duran Duran Nick Mason

Louder Sound, Side-Line

Louder Sound Jul 16

"These clowns won’t be around for much longer." My Chemical Romance have just played three sold-out stadium shows in London, but 20 years ago their "weird ventriloquists’ music" freaked out and confused one of Britain's favourite bands

My Chemical Romance Kasabian Gerard Way Oasis

RTBF – Musique Jul 15

Genesis : "Mama", quand Phil Collins met en scène l’inconfort émotionnel

Genesis Phil Collins

Magnet Magazine Yesterday

Happy Birthday Richard Wright (Pink Floyd)

Richard Wright Pink Floyd

RTBF – Musique Jul 27

Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks et Mike Rutherford se retrouvent pour ressusciter le premier album de Genesis

Peter Gabriel Tony Banks Mike Rutherford Genesis Anthony Phillips

American Songwriter Jul 26

4 of David Gilmour’s Most Impactful Musical Contributions Outside of Pink Floyd

David Gilmour Pink Floyd Syd Barrett Kate Bush Paul McCartney

Louder Sound Jul 25

“I just didn’t feel I could pull off the things Peter Gabriel did. I said: ‘I’ll give it a go but don’t expect me to wear costumes!’” Phil Collins’ first show as Genesis frontman

Genesis Phil Collins Peter Gabriel Mike Rutherford Tony Banks Steve Hackett Jon Anderson Brand X Bill Bruford

Louder Sound Jul 23

“The dream was a reality for me. I don’t want a Ferrari. I have everything I need to do my job”: Genesis ex Ray Wilson, a friend who pushed himself into the sea in his wheelchair, and a dancer who got injured days before her big show

Ray Wilson Genesis Steve Hackett Tony Banks Mike Rutherford Phil Collins

Metalorgie Jul 21

Ayreon : "Dawn Of A Million Souls"

Ayreon Imperial Triumphant

Louder Sound Jul 20

"We certainly weren't strutting around like Deep Purple. My God, they had a lot of fun. We did not have fun." How the UK college rock scene shaped the genesis of Genesis

Genesis Deep Purple Nick Drake Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin The Who Fleetwood Mac Black Sabbath

Louder Sound Jul 18

“I didn’t expect the albums to last the way they have. If I’d known, I would have done better. The bands might say that too!” Genesis sleeve artist Colin Elgie started with the vaguest brief imaginable, and won a whole year in the limelight

Genesis Renaissance Al Stewart Peter Gabriel Hipgnosis Led Zeppelin 10cc

Blabbermouth Jul 17

THE WHO's Landmark Albums To Be Made Available As Definitive Audiophile Editions

The Who Roger Daltrey Pete Townshend John Entwistle Keith Moon

Louder Sound Jul 16

"These clowns won’t be around for much longer." My Chemical Romance have just played three sold-out stadium shows in London, but 20 years ago their "weird ventriloquists’ music" freaked out and confused one of Britain's favourite bands

My Chemical Romance Kasabian Gerard Way Oasis

Louder Sound Yesterday

“There has always been friction between me and Roger… I think, ‘Why do you have to say these things?’” Richard Wright’s personality clash with Pink Floyd colleague Roger Waters

Pink Floyd Roger Waters Richard Wright David Gilmour Nick Mason Bob Ezrin

Famille Rock Jul 27

Genesis McCartney Seger

Genesis Tony Banks Peter Gabriel Anthony Phillips Mike Rutherford Stephen W. Tayler

Virgin Radio France Jul 25

L’histoire méconnue de Pink Floyd pendant les premiers pas de l’Homme sur la Lune

2 articles Jul 24

Genesis Tony Banks Peter Gabriel Mike Rutherford Anthony Phillips Stephen W. Tayler

Louder Sound, Progressive Rock Journal

RTBF – Musique Jul 22

"Another Brick in the Wall" l’hymne rock emblématique de Pink Floyd contre l’éducation autoritaire et rigide

Louder Sound Jul 20

"Let My Love Open The Door is one of the most perfect pop songs ever written." Pete Townshend finds stable ground away from The Who on Empty Glass

Pete Townshend The Who Iron Maiden Judas Priest The Undertones The Cure Black Sabbath Alice Cooper

American Songwriter Jul 18

This Divisive Rock Figure Inspired Pete Townshend To Write The Who’s “Who Are You” One Day After Meeting Him

Pete Townshend The Who Allen Klein Paul Cook

We Rave You Jul 17

Joystick on a synth? Behringer’s $99 AKS MINI is a modern reissue of a Pink Floyd and Brian Eno classic

Pink Floyd Brian Eno

2 articles Jul 16

Pink Floyd Duran Duran Nick Mason

Louder Sound, Side-Line

RTBF – Musique Jul 15

Genesis : "Mama", quand Phil Collins met en scène l’inconfort émotionnel

Genesis Phil Collins

Overview

Recent developments in the rock opera genre highlight enduring legacies of iconic bands like Pink Floyd and Genesis, with new reissues, tributes, and reflections on their influential works. Themes of institutional critique, emotional vulnerability, and artistic reinvention continue to resonate across decades of rock storytelling.

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