Person
Nick Mason
Acting
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 27, 1944
- From
- Birmingham, England, UK
Nicholas Berkeley "Nick" Mason (born 27 January 1944) is an English drummer and songwriter, best known for his work with Pink Floyd. He is the only constant member of the band since its formation in 1965. Despite solely writing only a few Pink Floyd songs, Mason has co-written some of Pink Floyd's most popular compositions such as "Echoes" and "Time". Mason is the only Pink Floyd member to be featured on every one of their albums. It is estimated that as of 2010, the group have sold over 250 million records worldwide, including 74.5 million units sold in the United States. He competes in auto racing events, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. On 26 November 2012, Mason received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Westminster at the presentation ceremony of the School of Architecture and Built Environment (he had studied architecture at the University's predecessor, Regent Street Polytechnic, 1962–1967).
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The Grand Tour
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii
Pink Floyd: Pulse
Beware of Mr. Baker
Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall
Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon
Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)
Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder
Live 8
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Pink Floyd London '66-'67
Count Me In
Pink Floyd: Live in Venice
Seven Ages of Rock
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - Live At The Roundhouse