He composed the majority of Floyd's 1967 debut album, 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,' which was a hit in the U.K. But the resultant stress of fame, paired with Barrett's increasing use of mind ...

The band’s 1967 debut album, ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,’ is a milestone of tripped-out elegance and exploration. Barrett’s drug abuse eventually rendered him useless, and by the time ...

It’s March 16th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1967, Pink Floyd began sessions at Abbey Road Studios for their debut album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn.