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TeamRock's Quiz of the Day

published 6 April 2016

THIS DAY IN ROCK HISTORY: 6th April 1987

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Roger Waters’ lawyers issued a statement that Roger believed himself to be the creative driving force behind Pink Floyd and therefore he would contest the use of the name by anyone else and any former members of Pink Floyd. Think you know Pink Floyd? Take TeamRock’s Quiz of the Day…

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