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 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.

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 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,