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Alan Parsons Reflects on Gilmour's Dismissal and Hurt

6/5/2025

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Alan Parsons, the brilliant studio engineer behind Pink Floyd's legendary "The Dark Side of the Moon," felt a sting of rejection when guitarist David Gilmour dismissed his contributions, attributing the band's success solely to the music. This dismissal left Parsons feeling undervalued and hurt, especially after being excluded from future projects.

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Alan Parsons, the brilliant studio engineer behind Pink Floyd's legendary "The Dark Side of the Moon," felt a sting of rejection when guitarist David Gilmour dismissed his contributions, attributing the band's success solely to the music. This dismissal left Parsons feeling undervalued and hurt, especially after being excluded from future projects.