9 Things You Need To Know About Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)

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#1- Nick Mason, born on 27 January, 1944, in Warwickshire, England. His real name is "Nicholas Berkeley Mason."

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#2- Nick was one of the co-founders of the rock band Pink Floyd. He was also the main drummer in the band.

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#3- After the formation of Pink Floyd in 1964, Nick was also the only constant member who appeared on every album released by the band.

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#4- In May 1981, Nick Mason released his first solo album, "Nick Mason's Fictitious Sports."

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#5- In 2018, Nick formed a rock band called "Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets." The band mostly performs early music of Pink Floyd.

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#6- On 7 October, 2004, Nick released a memoir of Pink Floyd called "Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd."

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#7- Nick is also a licensed pilot and has owned several aircraft.

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#8- On August 12, 2012, Nick Mason also performed in the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

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#9- Nick was also honoured with the title of "Doctor of Letters" from the University of Westminster on November 26, 2012.

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