The Last Dance
Today, “The Wall” has gone platinum 23 times and is still considered to be one of the best albums in rock and roll history. Although it reached astronomical success, “The Wall”’s creative process ultimately tore the band apart. The album was the last time that the four members of the band (Roger, Richard, David, and Nick) would ever record an album together.
David Gilmour, Mason Nick, Richard Wright, and Roger Waters in 1972. Photo by Bayerische Rundfunk / Ortf / Kobal / Shutterstock
Richard left before the album was fully recorded, only to come back to play during the band’s 1980-1981 tour. The rest of the band went on to record The Final Cut in 1983, but Roger left the band in 1985. He later ended up suing Nick and David to stop them from using the band’s name, claiming that Pink Floyd was a collaborative effort.