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Pink Floyd's The Wall: 30 Years On

From: Eric Molinsky
Length: 00:07:56

Pink Floyd's The Wall was one of the biggest blockbusters in rock history. Does it still hold up? Read the full description.

The-wall-pink-floyd1_small In 1980, Pink Floyd toured to promote The Wall, the album that resonated with millions of Cold War adolescents. Three decades later, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on tour recreating the original "Wall" experience, down to the giant puppets and 40-foot wall. Independent Producer Eric Molinsky wondered if one of the world's best-selling records is still a classic, or kind of Jurassic.

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Piece Description

In 1980, Pink Floyd toured to promote The Wall, the album that resonated with millions of Cold War adolescents. Three decades later, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on tour recreating the original "Wall" experience, down to the giant puppets and 40-foot wall. Independent Producer Eric Molinsky wondered if one of the world's best-selling records is still a classic, or kind of Jurassic.

Broadcast History

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Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
In the Flesh, Another Brick in the Wall, Hey You, In the Flesh, The Trial, Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd The Wall. Capitol Records 1979 05:00