Release of The Dark Side of the Moon

Date: March 1, 1973 • Location: London, United Kingdom

Pink Floyd's critically acclaimed album The Dark Side of the Moon was released.

Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters and Richard Wright. David Gilmour joined in 1967. Gaining an early underground following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, Pink Floyd were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics, and elaborate live performances, becoming a leading progressive rock band.