Nick Mason is an English drummer and a founding member of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd.
He is the only member of Pink Floyd to have appeared on every album since the band's formation in 1965.
Mason formed his first band, Sigma 6, while studying architecture at the Regent Street Polytechnic in 1964.
Biography
Early Life
Nicholas Berkeley Mason was born on January 27, 1944, in Birmingham, England, to Ailsa Sarah and Bill Mason, a documentary filmmaker. He grew up in Hampstead, London, where he attended the Hall School and Frensham Heights School. While studying architecture at the Regent Street Polytechnic, he formed a band called Sigma 6 in 1964, which would later evolve into the iconic rock band Pink Floyd alongside Roger Waters, Bob Klose, and Richard Wright.
Career
Mason is best known as the drummer and a founding member of Pink Floyd, the band that revolutionized progressive rock music. He has been the only constant member since the band's formation in 1965 and is the only member to appear on every Pink Floyd album. His contributions include co-writing classic tracks such as "Echoes," "Time," and "Careful with That Axe, Eugene." Mason's drumming style, influenced by jazz and big band music, is characterized by a laid-back approach, which evolved over time to include more energetic live performances. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, he has released several solo albums, including "Nick Mason’s Fictitious Sports" and "Profiles."
Personal Life and Interests
Mason's personal life includes two marriages; his first to Lindy Rutter in 1969, with whom he has two daughters, and his second to actress Annette Lynton in 1990, with whom he has two sons. Beyond music, Mason is an avid motor racing enthusiast, owning and racing classic cars, including a Ferrari 250 GTO valued at over £30 million. He is also a qualified helicopter pilot and has been involved in various charitable activities, including supporting musicians' rights through the Featured Artists' Coalition. Mason's wealth was estimated at £75 million in 2015-2016, reflecting his successful career in music and his ventures in car collecting and racing.
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Discography
Unattended Luggage2018
- 1.Can’t Get My Motor to Start3:41
- 2.I Was Wrong4:13
- 3.Siam4:49
- 4.Hot River5:17
- 5.Boo to You Too3:27
- 6.Do Ya?4:37
- 7.Wervin’3:59
- 8.I’m a Mineralist6:21
- 9.Malta6:03
- 10.Lie for a Lie3:14
- 11.Rhoda3:24
- 12.Profiles, Part 1 + Part 210:03
- 13.Israel3:33
- 14.And the Address2:49
- 15.Mumbo Jumbo3:53
- 16.Zip Code3:05
- 17.Black Ice3:40
- 18.At the End of the Day2:41
- 19.Profiles, Part 32:04
- 20.Goldwaters2:53
- 21.Remember Mike?1:21
- 22.Where Are You Joany?2:13
- 23.Dry Junk3:20
- 24.Present2:28
- 25.Thrift Store3:26
- 26.Prelude and Ritual4:37
- 27.Globe2:38
- 28.Discovery and Recoil3:26
- 29.Anne Mason4:06
- 30.Mendoza2:41
- 31.A World of Appearances3:22
- 32.Sacrifice Dance3:01
- 33.White of the Eye3:38
White of the Eye2018
- 1.Goldwaters2:51
- 2.Remember Mike?1:20
- 3.Where Are You Joany?2:12
- 4.Dry Junk3:20
- 5.Present2:28
- 6.Thrift Store3:26
- 7.Prelude and Ritual4:37
- 8.Globe2:38
- 9.Discovery and Recoil3:25
- 10.Anne Mason4:05
- 11.Mendoza2:40
- 12.A World of Appearances3:21
- 13.Sacrifice Dance3:01
- 14.White of the Eye3:35
Inside Out (A Personal History Of Pink Floyd)2005
- 1.Poly Days
- 2.Poly Days
- 3.Poly Days
- 4.Poly Days
- 5.Poly Days
- 6.Poly Days
- 7.Going Underground
- 8.Going Underground
- 9.Going Underground
- 10.Freak Out Schmeak Out
- 11.Freak Out Schmeak Out
- 12.Freak Out Schmeak Out
- 13.Freak Out Schmeak Out
- 14.Freak Out Schmeak Out
- 15.The Sum Of The Parts
- 16.The Sum Of The Parts
- 17.The Sum Of The Parts
- 18.Change Of Tempo
- 19.Change Of Tempo
- 20.There Is No Dark Side
- 21.There Is No Dark Side
- 22.There Is No Dark Side
- 23.There Is No Dark Side
- 24.Hard Labour
- 25.Hard Labour
- 26.The Balloon Goes Up
- 27.The Balloon Goes Up
- 28.Writting On The Wall
- 29.Writting On The Wall
- 30.Writting On The Wall
- 31.Communications Failure
- 32.Communications Failure
- 33.Restart... And Restoration
- 34.Restart... And Restoration
- 35.Restart... And Restoration
- 36.Wiser After The Event
- 37.Wiser After The Event
- 38.Postscript
- 39.Postscript
- 40.Postscript
- 41.Postscript
Into the Red1998
- 1.Panhard B12:05
- 2.Bugatti T35B1:43
- 3.Alfa Romeo 8C 23001:39
- 4.ERA B Type1:46
- 5.BRM V16 Mk 27:35
- 6.Jaguar D-Type1:52
- 7.Maserati 250F2:12
- 8.Lotus 182:06
- 9.Ferrari 250GTO2:03
- 10.Ferrari 512S2:21
- 11.Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona2:15
- 12.Porsche 935 K30:40
- 13.Ferrari 312T32:03
- 14.Ferrari 512 BBLM1:48
- 15.Lola T2971:23
- 16.Tyrrell 0111:48
- 17.Porsche 9622:28
Profiles1985
- 1.Malta6:00
- 2.Lie for a Lie3:08
- 3.Rhoda3:21
- 4.Profiles, Part 1 / Profiles, Part 210:02
- 5.Israel3:33
- 6.And the Address2:49
- 7.Mumbo Jumbo3:52
- 8.Zip Code3:05
- 9.Black Ice3:41
- 10.At the End of the Day2:42
- 11.Profiles, Part 31:59
Nick Mason’s Fictitious Sports1981
- 1.Can’t Get My Motor to Start3:35
- 2.I Was Wrong4:11
- 3.Siam4:46
- 4.Hot River5:12
- 5.Boo to You Too3:25
- 6.Do Ya?4:30
- 7.Wervin’3:56
- 8.I’m a Mineralist6:14
Lie for a Lie1985
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Ghosts2018
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Label
- Record label
- EMI
- Record label
- Capitol Records
Achievements
- Award
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Groups
- Pink Floyddrums (drum set), original, percussion · 1965current
- Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secretsbell, drums (drum set), eponymous, gong, original, percussion · 2018current
- Architectural Abdabscurrent
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Also known as: MASON Nick, Mason, Nicholas Berkeley Mason, Nicky Mason
Nicholas Berkeley Mason is an English drummer and a founder member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He has been the only constant member since the band's formation in 1965, and the only member to appear on every Pink Floyd album. He co-wrote Pink Floyd compositions including "Echoes", "Time", "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" and "One of These Days".
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