ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is a band that makes music. They started a very long time ago in the 1960s and are still well-known today. Their music is a little bit different than other bands because it tells a story, kind of like a book. The story can be sad or happy, and it can be about different things like feelings or the world around us.

You know how when you go to a playground, there are different kinds of equipment to play on? That's kind of like Pink Floyd's music. They use different instruments like a guitar, drums, and keyboard, and they use different sounds to make their music. Sometimes they even use things that are not instruments, like a cash register or a telephone.

Pink Floyd's songs are also different because they are very long. Some of their songs can be as long as 20 minutes! That's longer than a TV show. Although their songs are long, they are easy to listen to because they sound really good.

People really like Pink Floyd's music because it can take you on a journey. You can listen to their songs and imagine yourself in a different place, like in a desert or in outer space. It's like going on a really cool adventure without leaving your house.