Atom Heart Mother
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Atom Heart Mother is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd. It was released by Harvest on 2 October 1970 in the United Kingdom, and by Capitol on 10 October 1970 in the United States. It was recorded at EMI Studios in London, and was the band's first album to reach number 1 in the UK, while it reached number 55 in the US, eventually going gold there.
Atom Heart Mother
Roger Waters onstage at Leeds University, 28 February 1970. One of the earliest live performances of the album's title track was at this show.
From around 1970, Rick Wright used a Hammond M102 organ on stage regularly, and it makes a prominent appearance on the album.
The bootleg The Dark Side of the Moo featured a fan's attempt at reproducing the cover.
Richard Wright (musician)
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Richard William Wright was an English keyboardist and songwriter who co-founded the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all their tours. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Pink Floyd.
Wright in 2006
Wright in 1971
Wright's Farfisa Compact-Duo organ, used on A Saucerful of Secrets.
Wright in the 80s