Is there any band better than Pink Floyd?

King Crimson, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin are among the top bands most often considered to be Pink Floyd related artists, while great bands of later generations, like Radiohead, also sound like Pink Floyd in many ways thanks to experimental tendencies which were undoubtedly inspired by the pioneering British group.

Who is the greatest band ever?

Even 50 years after their breakup, the Beatles still hold the distinction of “greatest band ever” for IPR’s Mark Simmet. Here’s why. John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison formed the Beatles in 1960, with various changes of personnel resulting in Ringo Starr completing the quartet in 1962.

Was Pink Floyd a good band?

Pink Floyd is the band that put mellow progressive rock on the map. They went thru a lot, from Syd Barrett’s drug use and mental issues to the schism between Roger Waters and the remaining members of the band. Only recently have the surviving members reconciled (if one could call it that).

Which is better the Beatles or Pink Floyd?

In terms of success the Beatles have sold 265 million albums to Pink Floyd’s 155 million. Personally I prefer Pink Floyd but I concede that the Beatles had a bigger influence on rock music.

Do any bands sound like Pink Floyd?

Porcupine Tree, Riverside, and Anathema are relatively mainstream bands that are very similar to Pink Floyd.

What genre is Pink Floyd?

Pink Floyd were the architects of two major music movements—psychedelic space-rock and blues-based progressive rock—and became known for their biting political, social and emotional commentary.

Why are Pink Floyd so popular?

Is Radiohead like Pink Floyd?

Not really. Some songs of Radiohead have some slow passages that reminded of Floyd at their end 60′s psycehedlic albums, but that’s less. Radiohead do a few experimentals with electro, jazz and some other things. Really more an indie/ art rock group.

Did Pink Floyd copy The Beatles?

Pink Floyd was inspired by the Beatles and thought they were one of the best bands they knew of, despite the fact they were creating their first album at the same time the Beatles were doing their Sargeant Pepper’s album, and in the same studio.