Musicians benefit from Live 8 effect as album sales soar

PINK Floyd have seen their album sales rocket 13-fold following their triumphant appearance at Live 8.

Musicians benefit from Live 8 effect as album sales soar
Tue, 05 Jul, 2005 - 01:00
Anita Singh

The supergroup were reunited on stage for the first time in more than 20 years.

Yesterday fans flocked to record stores to buy copies of the band's greatest hits album.

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