Sony Music is in advanced talks to buy the rights to Pink Floyd’s music catalog for $500 million – though it is being stalled by differences among some of the band members, according to a report. It has been difficult to reach a deal because some of the band members – in particular bassist and singer Roger Waters and guitarist and singer David Gilmour – have personal differences,

Pink Floyd's catalog has long been for sale, but Roger Waters' anti-Israel comments have scared off many suitors. Is Sony about to pay $500 million?

Sony Music is reportedly in advanced stages of acquiring the rights to Pink Floyd’s music catalogue for $500 million (A$745.05 million), although differences between some of the band’s key members are hampering the process.

Sony Music is in advanced talks to buy the rights to music recorded by legendary English rock group Pink Floyd for about $500 million, the Financial Times reported on Friday.