Released on September 12, 1985, Pink Floyd’s ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, was a difficult experience for the band members – indeed, it was the beginning of the end for the line-up led by Roger Waters. They struggled to express dissatisfaction with the music industry, while also exploring their feelings about founding member Syd Barrett. Perhaps that’s why the resulting LP was difficult for some people to accept at the time.
Since then, of course, it’s become revered – with both David Gilmour and the late Richard Wright having said it was their favourite Floyd work. Prog presents seven moments that help define Wish You Were Here’s classic status.
