Today, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is considered to be the best cover Pink Floyd band in the world. One may be rather sceptical towards tribute bands, but as long as great music exists, it will be covered. As for The Australian Pink Floyd, it is praised even by the original band. In 1994, the band met with Pink Floyd at The Division Bell Tour Party at Earls Court. In addition, they were the only tribute band invited to play at the 50th birthday party of none other than
David Gilmour himself in 1996.
About The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The band has received a right to perform Pink Floyd songs. They are not just the best, but the largest project of the kind as well. At their shows, the band reproduces the legendary atmosphere of The Wall. Besides, exciting laser installations, special effects and genius music, very well performed, make the show unforgettable. The Australian Pink Floyd Show is touring intensively all over the world.
History and Current Members
Pink Floyd is undoubtedly one of the most significant bands in the history of rock music. No wonder that when it came to an idea of forming a cover band in Australia, really many fans gathered together to perform Pink Floyd songs. It was in Adelaide in 1988. The band’s first name was Think Floyd, but they changed it before they departed to the UK. Originally, the idea came from Lee Smith. He was The Australian Pink Floyd Show guitarist until 1993. The original members, playing in The Australian Pink Floyd are Steve Mac (guitar, vocals), Jason Sawford (keyboards) and Paul Bonney (drums). Other members are Chris Barnes (vocals), Emily Lynn (backing vocals), Lara Smiles (backing vocals), Lorelei McBroom (backing vocals), David Domminney Fowler (guitar, vocals), Ricky Howard (bass, vocals), Colin Wilson (bass guitar, vocals), Jason Sawford (keyboards), Mike Kidson (saxophones) and Paul Bonney.