psychedelic rock: Quick Facts

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Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd wrapped together in pink fabric against a pink background, early 1970s.

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Key People

Black-and-white portrait of The Doors with Jim Morrison, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger in the back, and Ray Manzarek wearing sunglasses in the foreground.

Jim Morrison

American singer and songwriter

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Jim Capaldi

British musician

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Skip Spence

American musician

Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood

British singer and songwriter

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