Nick Mason

The only constant in every Pink Floyd lineup since its mid-'60s inception, drummer Nick Mason played on recordings during the Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour eras. He's also the writer of some of the band's most memorable tracks, including 'One of These Days,' 'Echoes,' 'Interstellar Overdrive,' 'A Saucerful of Secrets,' 'Speak to Me,' and 'Time,' among others. Along the way, he's worked with Steve Hillage, the Damned, Gong and Robert Wyatt, and released one solo album, the jazz-focused 'Nick Mason's Fictitious Sports.' In keeping with his long history in the band, Mason has remained friends with both Gilmour and the long-departed Waters, and has appeared onstage with both recently. In addition to his lifelong passion of music, Mason is a classic car enthusiast and racer.

Select Discography: ‘Nick Mason’s Fictitious Sports’ (1981), ‘Green’ (with Steve Hillage, 1978), ‘Profiles’ (with 10cc’s Rick Fenn, 1985)
Related Artists: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters
Further Reading: Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs, Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs of the ‘70s

Nick Mason Vs. Ian Paice: March Drum Madness

Loyalty certainly isn't in question as Deep Purple's Ian Paice battles Pink Floyd's Nick Mason in the first round of our March Drum Madness competition.

Matthew Wilkening

Nick Mason: Apple Has 'Contributed to the Devaluation' of Music

Pink Floyd's drummer weighs in on the controversy surrounding the distribution of U2's 'Songs of Innocence.'

Jeff Giles

Nick Mason Talks About How Pink Floyd's New Album Evolved From 'The Big Spliff'

Initial speculation surrounding Pink Floyd's 'The Endless River' suggested that it was based on a mix of early-'90s ambient tracks called 'The Big Spliff,' constructed by the band's longtime engineer Andy Jackson.

Nick DeRiso

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Compares Roger Waters Quitting to Stalin's Death

Pink Floyd continued on for years after Roger Waters quit the band in 1985, still enjoy platinum sales and sold-out tours even without the creative input of the band's longtime guiding hand.

Jeff Giles

Nick Mason Discusses the Secret Message in Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'

Pink Floyd's drummer explains why the band chose to put a secret message in a song on 'The Wall.'

Jeff Giles

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Saves London Music Store

Nick Mason, the man behind the drum kit for Pink Floyd, has stepped in to save a favorite childhood haunt from closing its doors. Foote's is the music shop where Mason bought his very first drum kit, and now he, along with the store's sales director, Rob Wilson, are set to buy the business from the family who has owned it since the '30s.

Dave Swanson

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Waxes Nostalgic About ‘The Wall’

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason hadn't listened to the band's demos for 'The Wall' in over 30 years -- but hearing those sessions again in preparation for the recently-released 'Experience' and 'Immersion' box sets brought back a lot of memories.

Dave Lifton

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Says That New Music From the Band is Unlikely

The changing shape of the music industry leaves Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason reluctant to commit to the idea of a new album from the highly successful group.

Matt Wardlaw

Nick Mason: ‘Bastard’ Bandmates Reason for Pink Floyd’s Success

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason says he and his bandmates were 'bastards' to each other at times, but adds that the tough-love approach was a big reason behind the group's success.

Spencer Kaufman

Pink Floyd Reunite As David Gilmour And Nick Mason Join Roger Waters During London Concert

The scene at last night's Roger Waters show in London was more than any Pink Floyd fan could have hoped for, as Floyd members David Gilmour and Nick Mason reunited with Waters, their former bassist, on stage.

Matt Wardlaw