On July 2, 2005, Pink Floyd took the stage at the Live 8 concert in London for what would become one of the most significant moments in rock history. It was the first time the classic quartet of David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright had performed together in over 24 years, their last show with Waters having been at Earls Court on June 17, 1981. They played four songs, “Speak to Me/Breathe/Breathe (Reprise),” “Money,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “Comfortably Numb,” and the weight of the reunion was felt in every note. Richard Wright passed away in 2008, making this performance the last time all four original members shared a stage. The full concert remains one of the most watched live music documents on YouTube.


