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'The Wall' cemented Pink Floyd's fame – but destroyed the band

  • Written by Mark E. Perry, Director of Music Industry Program & Assistant Professor of Musicology, Oklahoma State University
'The Wall' cemented Pink Floyd's fame – but destroyed the bandRoger Waters continues to perform 'The Wall' even after leaving Pink Floyd.AP Photo/MTI, Balazs Mohai

Forty years ago, on Nov. 30, 1979, the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd released its 11th studio album, “The Wall.”

Featuring 26 tracks, two records and an opera-esque story line, the concept album would go on to become the...

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