Lunacy: The Curious Phenomenon of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, 50 Years On

Pink Floyd's eighth album, The Dark Side of the Moon, released in 1973, became a cultural and musical phenomenon, topping the US Billboard charts for over 700 weeks and selling over forty-five million copies. In Lunacy, music biographer John Kruth explores the album's creation and enduring appeal, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, and others with personal connections to the record. The book offers behind-the-scenes details and unexpected insights, celebrating a unique time and the music that made it great.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

After Syd Barrett's departure from Pink Floyd, the band faced a challenging period. They released several experimental jam albums and struggled with the financial burden of touring. Their eighth album, "The Dark Side of the Moon," released in March 1973, became a monumental success, topping the US Billboard charts and selling over forty-five million copies to date. In the book "Lunacy," award-winning music biographer John Kruth explores the making of this iconic record and its enduring appeal. Kruth provides a comprehensive look at the album's cultural and musical context, highlighting the diverse musical styles that contributed to its timeless originality. The book features in-depth interviews with musicians, artists, DJs, and individuals with personal connections to the record, including a passionate astrophysicist, a leading brain surgeon's nurse, and a woman who gave birth while listening to "Great Gig in the Sky." With behind-the-scenes details and unexpected insights, "Lunacy" goes beyond a typical rock history rehash, celebrating a unique time and the music that made it great.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 153 x 230 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493067169