Floyd poo-poos reunion talk

With the UK abuzz about a comeback ever since Live 8 last July, legendary quartet denies reports of a fall tour.

Pink Floyd today addressed ongoing speculation about a possible reunion tour, issuing a clear statement to the contrary: "This is not happening."

The legendary rockers were spurred by weekend British tabloid reports that had the foursome teaming up for a fall tour.

The band posted the statement on the Web site of frontman David Gilmour, who himself is set to embark on a solo tour in March.

"Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright are joined by Roger Waters in categorically stating that there is no truth in the recent news reports about a Pink Floyd tour planned for this autumn.

The rumors began when Gilmour, Wright, Mason, and Waters appeared onstage together for the first time since a concert at London's Earl's Court in 1981.

"Since Live 8 there are certain sections of the media that have deliberately misled fans and public by inventing stories and quotes about Pink Floyd touring: Nick, Richard, Roger, and I are telling fans directly that this is not happening," Gilmour said in a statement. "We are also asking the various parties who are fabricating these stories to desist, if only for the sake of the fans."

Gilmour will be touring in support of his new album, On an Island on Columbia Records. It's his first solo album since 1984's About Face.