The Pig That Escaped. The Album That Changed Everything.
In January 1977, Pink Floyd hired a crew to inflate a giant pig above Battersea Power Station in London. The pig — named Algie — was tethered to the chimney stacks for the Animals album shoot. On the second day, Algie broke free from its moorings. It drifted across London at altitude, caused chaos for Heathrow air traffic control, and eventually came down in a field in Kent. Nobody was hurt. The photo from the first day became one of the most iconic album covers in rock history.
Animals (1977) was Pink Floyd at their most political and most ferocious. Loosely based on George Orwell's Animal Farm, the album divided humanity into three categories: dogs (the ruthless, the ambitious), pigs (the corrupt and hypocritical ruling class), and sheep (the passive majority who go along with it). Roger Waters wrote it in a fury. It's arguably the angriest record the band ever made, and sonically it's extraordinary — the long, coiled guitar work of David Gilmour at its most serpentine.
The flying pig went on to appear at Pink Floyd live shows for decades. It became a symbol that outlasted the album, outlasted the band's original lineup, and is still recognized instantly by anyone who knows anything about rock history.
This tee is for people who know the story.
More from the Pink Floyd catalog: Explore our Classic Rock collection or our Prog Rock collection for the full arc.
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Bella + Canvas 3001 — Premium unisex tee, true to size
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Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton — Exceptionally soft from the first wear
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Classic unisex fit — Relaxed, versatile, works for everyone
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Tear-away label — Clean comfort, all day
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