The Division Bell Tour: A Massive Circular Screen, Upgraded Lasers, and Richard Wright's First Lead Vocal Since 1973

The 1994 Division Bell tour was Pink Floyd’s biggest production yet, and the centerpiece was a custom 50-foot circular screen that could rotate, tilt, and display video footage synced to the band’s lights and lasers. The rig cost millions, used a custom-built projection system, and replaced the famous “Mr. Screen” from the 1987 tour with something far more fluid—a giant eye that could follow the music. It wasn’t just a backdrop; it became a character in the show, especially during “Keep Talking” where it showed animated talking heads.

On a quieter note, Richard Wright’s “Wearing the Inside Out” was the first time he sang lead on a Pink Floyd album since 1973’s “Stay” (from Obscured by Clouds). The song’s themes of isolation and reconnection mirrored Wright’s own journey—he’d been pushed to the margins during The Wall era, but here he was, voice front and center with a full band behind him. Live, it was a poignant moment: Wright, visibly emotional, delivering a vocal that felt like a long-overdue homecoming.