The most recent, biggest -hitting news about Pink Floyd, direct from http://www.brain-damage.co.uk https://www.brain-damage.co.uk Wed, 06 May 2026 02:39:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/images/M_images/rss.png https://www.brain-damage.co.uk The most recent, biggest -hitting news about Pink Floyd, direct from http://www.brain-damage.co.uk https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/yet-another-movie-pink-floyd-in-film-movie-festival-next.html Saturday, May 23rd at 1:30pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/speak-1962-and-the-committee-1968-introduction). John Latham's Speak from 1962 was a favourite of the band, and they'd project it whilst playing at UFO, and created a soundtrack for it (although the film itself DOESN'T feature this) which is coupled with 1968's The Committee. Those who have seen this will know it is a weird, surreal tale about a hitchhiker, a murder, and Manfred Mann's Paul Jones trying to make sense of it all. Following on from that, at 4:15pm on May 23rd (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/iggy-the-eskimo-girl-1968-tonite-lets-all-make-love-in-london-1967-introduction), is a double bill of Tonite Let's All Make Love In London, Peter Whitehead's 1967 documentary on Swinging London features a host of actors, writers, musicians, and other contemporaries, among them Pink Floyd performing at UFO Club. Paired with this recently restored feature is Anthony Stern's Iggy the Eskimo Girl, a short starring model Evelyn 'Iggy' Rose. Rose was Syd Barrett's girlfriend and appeared on the cover of his debut solo LP, The Madcap Laughs. The screening is introduced by scholars and co-curators of the Peter Whitehead Archive, Dr Steve Chibnall and Dr Alissa Clarke. The Peter Whitehead Archive at De Montfort University, Leicester, will hold a small exhibition of Pink Floyd-related items from the archive in the cinema foyer. The final double bill on May 23rd, at 7:30pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/san-francisco-1968-zabriskie-point-1970-introduction), is 1968's San Francisco, a short which features an early Interstellar Overdrive whilst the visuals showcase the US counterculture capital in those days. This is followed by Michelangelo Antonioni's 1970 classic Zabriskie Point, which features a number of Floyd songs created for the film. The screening is introduced by series curator Sophia Satchell-Baeza. On Sunday, May 24th at 3:45pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/psychedelia-1969-more-1969-introduction), the double bill is of 1969's Psychedelia: Another Day At The Office, a rare film which includes a brief bit of Syd Barrett amongst others shown face-only, which the Velvet Underground can be heard in the background. This is coupled with Barbet Schroeder's More from the same year, which explores heroin addiction on the island of Ibiza set to a specially written soundtrack by the Floyd. Finally on May 24th, at 7pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/crystal-voyager-1973-introduction), is the UK premiere of the new 4K restoration of Crystal Voyager, the film about surfing which includes a long sequence amidst the waves set to the Floyd's Echoes. They permitted the use in the film in exchange for them being allowed to use the footage in concert on the circular screen. After a short gap, the festival resumes on Saturday, June 6th at 4:30pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/gunnera-1969-the-body-1970-introduction), with Gunnera, a short erotic film from 1969 which uses Ummagumma as its soundtrack, paired with the documentary film The Body. This 1970 film uses the talents of Ron Geesin, who ropes in Roger Waters to assist, and the soundtrack even includes an uncredited whole band performance from Pink Floyd. This was obviously around the time that Atom Heart Mother also saw a collaboration between Geesin and the Floyd. Those are followed at 7:30pm on June 6th (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/the-valley-1972-nick-mason-filmed-intro) by the 1972 Barbet Schroeder film The Valley (La Vallée or Obscured By Clouds) which again features the band's specially created soundtrack. The screening of The Valley is preceded by an exclusive filmed interview with Nick Mason, introducing the movie. For the final day, things begin with, on Sunday, June 7th at 4:45pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/when-the-wind-blows-1986-introduction) the incredible and sobering animation When The Wind Blows, with a Roger Waters, David Bowie, Squeeze and Hugh Cornwell soundtrack is shown. This focuses on the effect a nuclear strike on London has on a sweet old couple, who try to make the best of the situation. The festival concludes on June 7th at 7pm (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/pink-floyd-the-wall-1982) with a screening of Pink Floyd The Wall. We presume you don't need any description of this one! Tickets for all the screenings at the Regent Street Cinema in London are now available to buy (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/pink-floyd-in-film/). The links above will take you directly to each film session's page. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:28:06 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/inter-x-pink-floyd-collaboration-match-day-celebration-of.html Following last week's news about the collaboration between Italian football team Inter and Pink Floyd, resulting in special merchandise and an exclusive blue vinyl Wish You Were Here (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/inter-x-pink-floyd-collaboration-launched-today-with-exclusive-blue-vinyl-wywh-and.html), it was also noted that the match that Inter would be playing on Friday night against Cagliari at the San Siro in Milan, Italy would be "be further amplified by a special activation at the stadium during Friday night's match [which will] transform the stadium into an immersive Pink Floyd-inspired experience". A short video has now been posted by Inter giving a taste of the pre-match celebration of Wish You Were Here, which is all rather impressive: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:52:27 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/some-fascinating-pink-floyd-and-syd-barrett-lots-in-upcoming-au.html PropStore (https://propstoreauction.com/search?page=2&key=pink+floyd&xclosed=0) are holding their Music Memorabilia Live Auction Spring 2026 from London, and bids can be placed beforehand for those of you interested in items. In this sale, they have no less than fourteen Pink Floyd/Syd Barrett items, some of which are real "one-off's" that few would have expected to be offered for sale. Five of the lots in particular are extremely unusual and will undoubtedly fetch high prices: Lot 272 - Nick Mason Storm Thorgerson hand signed TDSOTM print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195052/272-Nick-Mason-and-Storm-Thorgerson-Autographed-Limited-Edition-The-Dark-Side-of-The-Moon-Album-Print-2000-PINK-FLOYD) from an edition in 2000. Lot 273 - Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Richard Wright autographed WYWH Soundwave print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195053/273-Roger-Waters-Nick-Mason-David-Gilmour-and-Richard-Wright-Autographed-Wish-You-Were-Here-Limited-Edition-Soundwave-Print-by-T) from an edition of just 10 prints. Lot 274 - Nick Mason Storm Thorgerson hand signed Animals print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195054/274-Nick-Mason-and-Storm-Thorgerson-Autographed-Limited-Edition-Animals-Print-2000-PINK-FLOYD) from an edition in 2000. Lot 275 - David Gilmour autographed setlist from the AMLOR tour 1987/88 (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195055/275-David-Gilmour-Autographed-Setlist-From-A-Momentary-Lapse-of-Reason-Tour-1987-88-PINK-FLOYD) which is handwritten by David and includes song title variations such as Shine On You Crazy Bastard and Juan's Lip (One Slip), as well as Run Like Fuck. Lot 276 - Storm Thorgerson hand signed Mother Of All Back Catalogues print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195056/276-Storm-Thorgerson-Autographed-Limited-Edition-Mother-of-All-Back-Catalogues-Print-2012-PINK-FLOYD) from 2012, which features ALL the Floyd album covers in body painted versions. Lot 277 - Herman The Pig from Roger Waters The Wall Live in Berlin 1990 (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195057/277-Herman-the-Pig-From-The-Wall-Live-in-Berlin-1990-PINK-FLOYD) which is the inflatable from the show, which is HUGE! 47ft x 70ft x 60ft, powered by four weatherproof fans which are included along with a production folder and additional ephemera. Lot 278 - Storm Thorgerson hand signed Back Catalogue print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195058/278-Storm-Thorgerson-Autographed-Limited-Edition-Back-Catalogue-Print-2000-PINK-FLOYD) from 2012 which is the more normal, six Pink Floyd cover version. Lot 279 - Syd Barrett's two-page handwritten letter to girlfriend Jenny Spires in 1965 (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195059/279-Syd-Barrett-s-Handwritten-twistravegroovey-Letter-to-Girlfriend-Jenny-Spires-1965-PINK-FLOYD) which was displayed in Pink Floyd's Their Mortal Remains exhibition, and includes his drawing of the band's van: "you can't see the name because it is too small you can't see me because I'm in the back". Lot 280 - Syd Barrett's two-page handwritten letter to girlfriend Jenny Spires in 1965 (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195060/280-Syd-Barrett-s-Handwritten-Letter-to-Girlfriend-Jenny-Spires-With-Drawings-1965-PINK-FLOYD) which was displayed in Pink Floyd's Their Mortal Remains exhibition, and includes his drawing of the band in the studio. Lot 281 - tour used guitar case (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195061/281-Tour-Used-Guitar-Case-c-1970s-PINK-FLOYD) from the 1970s, stencilled with PINK FLOYD LONDON Lot 282 - Storm Thorgerson autographed WWYWH Live EP Print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195062/282-Storm-Thorgerson-Autographed-Wish-You-Were-Here-Live-EP-Print-PINK-FLOYD) showing the image created for the 1995 single release. Lot 283 - Storm Thorgerson autographed TDB Stone Heads Print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195063/283-Storm-Thorgerson-Autographed-Limited-Edition-The-Division-Bell-Stone-Heads-Print-2000-PINK-FLOYD) from 2000. Lot 284 - Roger Waters and Nick Mason autographed The Wall LP (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195064/284-Roger-Waters-and-Nick-Mason-Autographed-The-Wall-LP-PINK-FLOYD) with the signatures in different ink which is much more likely on authentic signed items (many of the fakes use the same pen for each signature however unlikely this is). Lot 285 - Nick Mason and Storm Thorgerson autographed WYWH Print (https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/498/lot/195065/285-Wish-You-Were-Here-Autographed-by-Nick-Mason-PINK-FLOYD) probably from the 2000 series. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:13:16 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/inter-x-pink-floyd-collaboration-launched-today-with-exclusive-blue-vinyl-wywh-and.html Announced today: FC Internazionale Milano, together with Sony Music Italy, have collaborated with Pink Floyd with an initiative that combines music and football to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, while also shedding light to a wider audience of a lesser-known chapter in the band's history. The project features a range of exclusive products available through Inter's website (https://store.inter.it/gb/collections/special-projects/inter-x-pink-floyd), including a very limited (just 400 of them for sale) anthem jacket, which will also be worn by players during the pre-match of this week's Inter vs. Cagliari game at the San Siro in Milan, Italy, a bundle with a t-shirt and exclusive blue vinyl of Wish You Were Here (which is limited to just 1908 copies, so be quick if you want one!), and what they are calling "the PFFC Collection - a capsule inspired by the football team founded by the band in the 1970s - which includes, among its highlights, a retro jersey that reinterprets, through a Nerazzurri lens, the shirt worn by Pink Floyd". The initiative will be further amplified by a special activation at the stadium during Friday night's match. This will "transform the stadium into an immersive Pink Floyd-inspired experience". For those unaware, at the start of the '70s, Pink Floyd would arrange football matches during breaks in their busy touring schedule, usually against music journalists. The Pink Floyd Football Club (PFFC) was born; made up of David, Roger, Nick and Richard, alongside various friends and members of the crew. The press release notes that "with the PFFC Collection, Inter brings the band back onto the pitch in a symbolic gesture by reinterpreting the PFFC name as Pink Floyd FC Internazionale Milano and bringing a story from the past into a modern-day project that has the ability to unite generations, languages, and diverse communities. The iconic PFFC photo by Kim Gottlieb-Walker inspires the collection, highlighted by an exclusive retro jersey that reimagines '70s aesthetic through a modern lens, blending Pink Floyd's identity with Inter's identity. "At the centre of the shirt is the PFFC lettering, resembling the original shirt worn in the historic photograph, while the back displays the 50th anniversary logo of Wish You Were Here, especially adapted for the Club. The sleeves are embellished with the Inter logo and the iconic handshake symbol, one of the most legendary marks of Pink Floyd's imagery, featured on the album cover. The same stylistic elements are also visible in other items in the collection, including scarves, tote bags, guitar picks, and drumsticks". Luca Adornato, Brand Marketing Director of FC Internazionale Milano, explained, "This collaboration fully represents our vision: to make Inter a brand that can form genuine connections with different worlds, creating products and experiences that, starting from football, allow us to connect with a broader audience. Music is at the heart of our identity and, over the years, we have worked on a path that has strengthened our presence in this field. The collaboration with Pink Floyd, a band that has shaped the history of global music, marks a key milestone for us in this evolution." The products are available from today on the official Inter online store (https://store.inter.it/gb/collections/special-projects/inter-x-pink-floyd) and at Inter Stores Milano, Castello, and San Siro, with early access for "Interista" loyalty members from 11:00 CEST to 15:00 CEST for the Anthem Jacket. The bundle (available for preorder from today and on sale from April 30), guitar picks, and drumsticks can also be purchased via the Sony Music Italy store (https://store.sonymusic.it/products/wish-you-were-here-1), but for the whole range, you need Inter's store. The t-shirt and blue vinyl WYWH bundle seems to be selling very quickly so don't delay if you would like one of those - the items aren't available separately, just so you know, and are only available from Inter's store and Sony's Italian store. No other retailers elsewhere will have these items. Finally, here's an interesting, retro-flavoured look at the new product range and the collaboration between Pink Floyd and Inter: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:04:33 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/pink-floyd-announce-8-tracks-compilation-album.html A new official Pink Floyd compilation project titled 8-Tracks, featuring eight essential classics selected from the band’s 1971 - 1979 era, has just been announced and will be released on June 5th via Sony Music. The album is available to pre-order in various vinyl editions, on CD and digitally. The compilation looks to be primarily aimed at the many who are discovering Pink Floyd for the first time, and wish to explore the catalogue without plunging right in. It has a tracklist covering the 1970's - often seen as the 'golden era' of the band - with a line-up of One Of These Days, Wot's...Uh The Deal, Money, Another Brick In The Wall Part 2, Wish You Were Here, Time, Comfortably Numb, and the full version of Pigs On The Wing. This is the version from the 8-track cartridge of Animals; due to the nature of 8-tracks, the song has a bridging solo from new recruit, Snowy White. The only other place it became available was Snowy's 1995 compilation, Goldtop, so it's good to have it included here. The track sequence has been edited by Steven Wilson using sound effects sourced from the original multitracks to make for a continuous listening experience in classic Floydian style. It's an excellent starting point for new listeners to discover the depth and breadth of Pink Floyd's peerless album catalogue, as well as a carefully curated collection for longtime fans to appreciate. Pink Floyd 8-Tracks will be released on vinyl (black or a nice light blue vinyl in limited numbers, shown here to the right), CD and digitally. The editions are available worldwide, with the exception of the US - which are all exclusives through Target. Target are selling the CD as an exclusive, along with the vinyl in pink, that comes either with, or without, a special t-shirt (size large) included in the packaging. Target don't currently offer a black vinyl edition - you'll need to go to Amazon Canada or elsewhere to get one of those if you are in the US. Update: Rough Trade seem to be offering the three editions available elsewhere in the world from their US store, listed below. ORDERING INFORMATION: For ease, we've listed the various editions below. Amazon purchases qualify for their pre-order price guarantee, where you should be automatically charged the lowest amount between the time you ordered the album, and release. 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More information about the project can be found at Harry's website - HarryWaters.com (https://www.harrywaters.com). Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:37:46 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/pink-floyd-live-from-the-los-angeles-sports-arena-1975-4lp-vinyl-and-2cd-sets-c.html As revealed at the start of last month, amongst the huge array of special editions for this year's Record Store Day, all of which are produced in varying degrees of limited numbers, is one for the Pink Floyd collectors out there. As you will be aware, the Wish You Were Here 50 release included Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena 26th April, 1975. It contained the full set of the concert - 16 live recordings captured by the renowned bootlegger Mike Millard. The audio was lovingly restored and remastered by acclaimed producer and musician Steven Wilson. It is being released separately for Record Store Day (April 18th), with an exclusive vinyl version that has the entire show over 4LPs pressed on clear vinyl. Record Store Day was formed in 2007 and first celebrated on 19th April, 2008. Since then, it has grown into a global event honouring the culture of independently owned record stores. Today, Record Store Day is celebrated at "bricks and mortar" (i.e. real, not online) shops around the world, uniting artists, fans, and stores in support of vinyl and physical music culture. And, as we've mentioned previously, all the limited edition items are released just through RSD participating stores on 18th April 2026 - go to RecordStoreDay.com (https://www.RecordStoreDay.com) or RecordStoreDay.co.uk (https://www.RecordStoreDay.co.uk) for more details of who those will be. There are also now localised sites if you are in Australia (https://www.recordstoreday.com.au/), Belgium (https://www.recordstoreday.be/), Canada (hhttps://recordstoredaycanada.ca/), France (https://www.disquaireday.fr/), Germany (https://www.recordstoredaygermany.de/), Hungary (https://www.recordstoreday.hu/), Ireland (https://recordstoreday.ie/), Italy (https://www.recordstoredayitalia.com/), Japan (https://recordstoreday.com/Stores?country=Japan), Mexico (https://www.recordstoreday.com.mx/), The Netherlands (https://recordstoreday.nl/), Poland (https://recordstoredaypolska.com/), or Spain (https://www.recordstoreday.es/). A reminder that it will ONLY be these stores participating; the stores themselves can't sell it online - the record will become available for customers coming through the door of the store from the morning of the 18th (and not before), in limited quantities - first come, first served, and only one copy per customer. After RSD, if copies remain, the retailers may put them for sale online (and of course, there'll also be copies on eBay inevitably...). For those who cannot make RSD this year, or would prefer it on CD, some great news for you: a 2CD edition will launch the same day (April 18th) in the US, and on April 24th for the rest of the world. ORDERING INFO:As we participate in their affiliate programme, ordering any item after entering Amazon through our links helps with BD's ongoing running costs, and we really appreciate it. Order now and you will automatically benefit from any price drop between the time you place your order, and the release date. You can order it from Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GM33T865/braindamage-20), Amazon UK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GM33T865/braindamage-21), Amazon Canada (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GM33T865/braindamageon-20), Germany (http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GM33T865/braindamage0f-21), France (http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GM33T865/braindamageon-21), Italy (http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B0GM33T865/bradamonl-21) and Spain (http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B0GM33T865/braidama01-21). You can also order it from HMV.com (hhttps://hmv.com/store/music/cd/live-from-the-los-angeles-sports-arena%2c-april-26th). Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:21:11 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/nick-masons-saucers-guitarist-lee-harris-playing-two-gigs-in-august-sept.html Those of you who have enjoyed Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets will know guitarist Lee Harris well. Lee came up with the concept, made a compelling case to Nick, and the rest is history. With no Saucers activity currently on the horizon, Lee is keeping busy, with a recent guest appearance with the Aussie Floyd in Paris, but there are two concerts upcoming that you might be interested in. First, following his guest spot in Folkestone, Kent, last year, which saw fans from across the world turn up to see a variety of Floyd songs performed live on a bandstand in the seaside town, Lee will be back on August 28th in what sounds like a fascinating show. 'The Orb perform Metallic Spheres LIVE' will see the worldwide debut performance of the work that The Orb collaborated with David Gilmour on. David won't be performing, but Lee, along with fellow Saucer Dom Beken, will! Originally released in 2010 with a second chapter released in 2024, Metallic Spheres was a landmark collaboration between The Orb and David, blending ambient electronics with the unmistakable tones and textures of this legendary guitarist. Until now, the album has never been performed live in full. The performance - at the Quarterhouse venue - will open Floyd in Folkestone 2026, setting the tone for the world's only annual festival that celebrates the legacy and alumni of this iconic band. This unique live debut promises a deeply immersive, cinematic and emotional experience – one that fans of Floyd, The Orb and experimental rock will not want to miss. Tickets for this one-off event can be purchased through this link (https://eventhorizontickets.co.uk/event/the-orb-present-metallic-spheres-live/). A couple of weeks later, on September 10th, Lee will be back in London for a special one-off performance marking the 60th anniversary of John Mayall's Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton - the record that helped define British electric blues. The album will be performed in full, alongside additional material from the Bluesbreakers' seminal 1966 era, by an exceptional lineup: Lee Harris (Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets) on guitar, Norman Watt-Roy (Ian Dury and the Blockheads/Wilko Johnson) on bass, Sonny Flint - son of original Bluesbreakers drummer Hughie Flint - on drums, Laine Hines - son of Denny Laine - on vocals and harmonica, Chris Rand (Mick Taylor/Jools Holland) on sax, and Norbert Varga (The Doors Alive) on keys. A rare opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in British blues history, live at the Half Moon in Putney - which coincidentally was the home for three of the four opening shows for the fledgling Saucers back in May 2018! Tickets for the Beano Bluesbreakers gig are selling well, and can be purchased through this link (https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2026-09-10-beano-bluesbreakers-half-moon-putney). Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:58:57 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/new-exhibition-featuring-polly-samsons-images-including-david-gilmour-studio.html Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0500031061/braindamage-20), Amazon UK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0500031061/braindamage-21), Canada (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0500031061/braindamageon-20), Germany (http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/0500031061/braindamage0f-21), France (http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/0500031061/braindamageon-21), Italy (http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/0500031061/bradamonl-21) and Spain (http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/0500031061/braidama01-21). The free exhibition - which features a wide range of Polly's work - runs until May 7th at Leica Gallery London. All works in the exhibition are for sale. Gallery hours are Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm (Thursdays 10am – 7pm). The Leica Gallery London can be found at 64-66 Duke Street, Mayfair, London W1K 6JD. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:30:27 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/david-gilmours-black-strat-guitar-auction-most-expensive-guitar-a.html David Gilmour's iconic Black Strat has - for a second time - become the world's most expensive guitar after going under the hammer at Christie's in New York on Thursday, March 12th. The 1969 Fender Stratocaster sold for a massive $14.55 million (£11 million) during The Jim Irsay Collection: Hall of Fame auction. The hammer price was $12.1 million (£9 million) but once fees were added on, it ended up at the higher price. The bidding took place over 21 minutes which must be unusual in itself! The figure far exceeds the $3,975,000 it fetched under the hammer in June 2019, when it was the most expensive guitar of all time for one year, until Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar sold for just over $6 million in June 2020. I've just got to figure out where I'm going to store it... * * This was a joke! Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:29:45 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/a-very-happy-birthday-to-david-gilmour-11.html Our very best wishes, and many happy returns, to David Gilmour who is celebrating his 80th birthday today (March 6th)! Born and raised in Cambridge, David became involved with various bands in the area, principally Jokers Wild who were a popular draw when they played, before joining Pink Floyd at the start of 1968. More recent years have seen David concentrating on his solo career, and helping out chums on their musical projects on an ad hoc basis. In 2019, some 120+ of David's guitars were auctioned, raising $21.5 million (including some record-breaking amounts for individual instruments) which went to the environmental charity ClientEarth (https://clientearth.org). One of these guitars - the Black Strat - is featured in an upcoming auction of instruments following the death of Jim Irsay, which you can bid on this month if you have sufficiently deep pockets! David also appeared as a guest performer at the Richard Thompson 70th Birthday Concert (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/david-gilmour-guest-appearance-at-richard-thompson-70th-birthday-co.html) that year, playing Dimming Of The Day and Fat Old Sun, and joining the encore. In 2020, on February 25th, shortly before all activity stopped around the world due to Coronavirus, David joined the stellar bill for the Mick Fleetwood Friends Celebrate The Music of Peter Green and The Early Years of Fleetwood Mac (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/mick-fleetwood-friends-concert-box-set-available-to-orde.html) concert at London's Palladium, which has been released as a 4LP, 2CD, Blu-ray and book box set (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/mick-fleetwood-friends-concert-box-set-available-to-orde.html). The concert was in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity (https://teenagecancertrust.org). During lockdown, he and his family kept busy with live streams of the Von Trapped sessions. Then, of course, in 2024 he was back with a bang with his new album Luck and Strange. Critically acclaimed, the album topped charts around the world, and was taken to the hearts of many Floyd fans. He also went on the road with the new material and a selection of old favourites. Shows in Rome were filmed and the Live At The Circus Maximus/The Luck And Strange Concerts releases (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/archive/david-gilmour-live-at-the-circus-maximus-the-luck-and-strange-con.html) came out in October last year and were eagerly received by fans. It just remains for us to wish David a very happy day! If you want to add your thoughts and wishes, you can do so at our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/BrainDamageUK)... Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/more-dark-side-of-the-moon-planetarium-screenings-coming.html through this direct link to the National Space Centre (https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/pink-floyds-dsotm/) which also gives more information about the event. The following video also gives a taste, but of course won't be anything like seeing it on the planetarium ceiling! UPDATE: Due to demand, the two screenings are now sold out - but don't despair! Another couple of screenings have been added for June 19th, and for August 8th, at the same times, and through the same direct link to the National Space Centre (https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/pink-floyds-dsotm/) where you can get more info and secure your seats for these events. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:26:11 +0100 https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest/new-issue-of-italian-english-floyd-fanzine-heyou-now-avai-14.html Just published is the latest issue (number 46 - cover date March 2026) of the Pink Floyd fanzine "Heyou" run by our friends over at the Italian website of the same name. The 44-page dual language magazine (in Italian and English), which is published every six months or so, catches up with things in the Floyd world. As with the previous issue, it's not just the cover that is in full colour - the whole magazine is now vibrant and colourful, with the old days of black and white pages within the cover a thing of the past. There are the odd passages of text which are a little difficult to read, due to the colours under the text, but not too much. The latest issue of this magazine has two main areas of focus for its coverage. The first section is devoted to the recent interview Nick Mason undertook for Variety, with both the original English, alongside an Italian translation, accompanied by a range of colour photographs and imagery. The next section is the second half of the closer look at all things related to A Momentary Lapse Of Reason. It starts with the rest of the AMLOR discography that Vernon Fitch has provided Heyou, focused on the various vinyl albums, 7" and 12" singles. The magazine then looks at the conclusion of the 1987 tour, which was exclusively dates in the United States and Canada, accompanied by contemporary press reviews of selected shows, and an interview with David Gilmour from 1987. Finally, there's a four-page spread of the various Wish You Were Here 50 releases and limited edition items (coloured/liquid/splatter vinyls) and pop-up shop exclusives. This is accompanied by a range of recent cover pages The Heyou website can now be found through this link at www.heyou.it (http://www.heyou.it), where you can get individual copies (including back issues), and subscription enquiries (four issues costing 35 euros within Europe, and 45 euros outside Europe) should go to durgaheyou@libero.it - make sure you mention Brain Damage when you write! Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:41:38 +0100