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Rock Star Trades Pink Floyd for Village Bell Tower
22 Apr
Summary
- Former Pink Floyd bassist Guy Pratt has taken up bell ringing.
- He moved near Alfriston, East Sussex, three years ago.
- Pratt finds bell ringing a musical way to connect with the community.
Legendary musician Guy Pratt, formerly the bassist for Pink Floyd, has embarked on a new journey embracing village life through the art of bell ringing. Pratt, who joined Pink Floyd in 1987 and featured on their album 'The Division Bell,' relocated to the East Sussex village of Alfriston three years ago.
It was in Alfriston that Pratt discovered the local bell ringing sessions at St Andrews Church. The 64-year-old musician expressed his enthusiasm, stating that bell ringing "struck a chord" with him. He views it as a wonderful, musical activity that fosters community connection, a pursuit he felt compelled to join to ensure such traditions do not fade.
