10 Rock Bands That Outshine Their Lead Singer

10. Pink Floyd

In the grand scheme of rock legends, Pink Floyd has had a strange history to say the least. Even though their songs and aesthetic have taken on a life of their own outside of the rock context, most of their music has gone on to widespread acclaim without the help of any major player behind the mic. Oh, they still have had some characters...just not in the traditional sense.

Earlier in their career, Floyd was basically the brainchild of Syd Barrett, who's weird psychedelic visions were a perfect fit in the late '60s British rock scene. After a falling out and near mental breakdown left Barrett unable to tour, Floyd continued on creating some of the most classic rock music in history. For as much as something like Wish You Were Here and Animals still register with the public, the crux of the promotional tours have more to do with the vibe of the group rather than the actual lead singer.

Compared to Barrett, both David Gilmour and Roger Waters do equally as well delivering the songs, but their rise to fame was far more organic, using their songs as a means to take a look at the world around them and create art like the Wall's packaging and the "burned" executive of Wish You Were Here. While their logos may be integral in the rock scene today, Pink Floyd may still be one of the most faceless bands in rock history.