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When did Pink Floyd play Carnegie Hall?

Published in Pink Floyd Concerts 1 min read

Pink Floyd performed at Carnegie Hall on Monday, May 1, 1972, at 8 PM.

This iconic performance was part of Carnegie Hall's "Rock Explosion of 1971-72," a period that saw the venerable venue host a significant number of major rock acts.

A Look at Carnegie Hall's Schedule in Spring 1972

Carnegie Hall hosted a diverse array of musical talents during the spring of 1972, showcasing both established stars and emerging rock legends. The schedule around Pink Floyd's appearance included:

Date/Time Event
Sun Apr 16 1972 at 7PM Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, with Jay and the Americans
Mon Apr 24 1972 at 8PM West, Bruce & Laing
Mon Apr 24 1972 at 11PM West, Bruce & Laing
Mon May 1 1972 at 8PM Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd's concert at Carnegie Hall took place during a pivotal time for the band, as they were in the midst of developing material that would later appear on their groundbreaking album, The Dark Side of the Moon, which was released the following year. Their appearance at Carnegie Hall underscored the venue's expanding embrace of contemporary music genres.