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Roger Waters Calls for Cultural Boycott of Israel

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:25:32 +0000

Thirty years after the release of Pink Floyd's 'The Final Cut,' which focused on the early-1980s conflict over the Falkland Islands, Roger Waters is still involved with world politics. These days, he's calling for a South African apartheid-style musical boycott of Israel.

Roger Waters on Pink Floyd: 'It Was Over in 1985′

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:14:51 +0000

Former Pink Floyd maestro Roger Waters may be riding high with a hugely successful touring version of 'The Wall,' but that doesn't mean he would ever consider touring with his former band again. In a recent interview, the singer-songwriter and bass player spoke succinctly about the matter, saying, "It was over in 1985, and it's still over."

Roger Waters Adds New Song to 'The Wall'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:40:02 +0000

Since its release in 1979, Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' has journeyed all over the world, playing to audiences during numerous tours (and even being turned into a movie). But through all its guises, the album's song cycle has remained essentially the same -- until recently, that is.

Roger Waters Speaks Out Against the 'Idiocy of Our Foreign Policies'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:27:46 +0000

It's no secret that Roger Waters is no fan of war. His father's death in World War II, coming when Waters was but five months old, were integral to Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' and 'The Final Cut.' In a new interview, he rails against 60 years of what he considers to be unnecessary wars.

Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters + More Make List of 2012′s Top 25 Tours

Dave Lifton — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

With 2012 coming to a close, Billboard has taken the time to compile the numbers from this year's tours, and the two musicians who played the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit show on Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen and Roger Waters, placed very high on their list.

Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and Eddie Vedder Highlight Early Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert Sets

Chad Childers — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:45:33 +0000

It's hard to find anyone better than New Jersey's home state hero Bruce Springsteen when it comes to opening a benefit show for victims of the East Coast's Hurricane Sandy. As expected, the inspirational rocker kicked off the '12-12-12' benefit on a high note, and he welcomed a fellow New Jersey favorite in Jon Bon Jovi to raise the excitement level even higher. Springsteen and a Roger Waters-Eddie Vedder collaboration were among the early highlights of the '12-12-12' benefit.

Roger Waters Reveals Special Guest Eddie Vedder for '12-12-12′ Benefit

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:33:27 +0000

It's looking like tonight's '12-12-12' benefit show will be one to remember. Not only is Paul McCartney heavily rumored to be joining the living members of Nirvana onstage, but former Pink Floyd leader Roger Waters says he's preparing a collaboration with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder for the broadcast.

Roger Waters Is 2012′s Highest-Paid Rock Musician

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:30:40 +0000

Perhaps the next time Roger Waters decides to stage a touring version of Pink Floyd‘s ‘The Wall,’ he can build his bricks out of hundred-dollar bills. He’s certainly got enough of them, as indicated by Forbes‘ most recent list of the highest-paid musicians. As reported by Vintage Vinyl News, the recent tally puts Waters second [...]

Roger Waters Discusses How 'The Wall' Has Changed Over Time

Chad Childers — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:37 +0000

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has the biggest tour of 2012 at the year’s midpoint, as his live production of the classic ‘The Wall’ album moved the turnstiles at a major clip.

Roger Waters Brings 'The Wall' To Boston's Fenway Park – Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:00:24 +0000

Up until recently, the only wall allowed in Boston’s Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, was the mighty Green Monster. That is until yesterday (July 1) when Roger Waters rolled in with a wall of his own. Building ‘The Wall’ of the Pink Floyd era double album variety in the historic ball park, Waters made quick work of the legendary stadium, making it his own musical playground.

Roger Waters Bringing 'The Wall' Tour to Boston's Fenway Park?

Joe Robinson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:37 +0000

Former Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters has already announced a bunch of dates for his ‘The Wall’ North American summer trek, which is scheduled to kick off May 1 in Houston and run through a July 14 gig in Philadelphia. But one show that has not yet been revealed is a much-rumored stop at Boston’s Fenway Park, where ‘The Wall’ would fit in quite nicely next to the ballpark’s famed 37-foot-tall wall in left field known as the Green Monster. It almost seems like destiny that ‘The Wall’ would be performed next to the wall.

U2, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters Among Top Tours of 2011

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00:35 +0000

As 2011 draws to a close, Billboard has released its list of the year’s top-grossing tours — and while veteran acts didn’t dominate the box office as heavily as they have in recent years, plenty of classic rockers spent the year playing to sold out arenas.

Roger Waters Gets Behind Occupy Wall Street Movement

Joe Robinson — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:20 +0000

Roger Waters could very well fall into the category of wealth dubbed the “one percent” that’s being targeted by Occupy Wall Street, but that isn’t stopping the Pink Floyd star from supporting the nascent New York-based socioeconomic movement.

Late Night Pink Floyd

Tommy B — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:58:52 +0000

This week (Sept. 26 – Sept 30), legendary rockers Pink Floyd will be celebrated by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in the form of a full week of episodes honoring the band. In addition to appearances by founding members Roger Waters and Nick Mason, the show will feature performances of Pink Floyd classics by the likes of Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters

Celebrity Birthdays for September 6 – Roger Waters, Jeff Foxworthy and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Roger Waters
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the legendary band Pink Floyd, selling 200 million albums worldwide, and songs such as ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),’ and ‘Money’

Jeff Foxworthy
Age: 53
Occupation: Comedian, Television Personality, and Author
Known For: The Blue Collar Comedy Tour along with Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White, his “you might be a redneck” jokes, and hosting the quiz show ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’

U2 Leads 2011 Worldwide Tour Grosses

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:57:04 +0000

Classic rock artists may not get much love on top 40 radio anymore, but that doesn’t mean no one’s listening to their music. Quite the contrary.

According to Pollstar’s mid-year report of worldwide concert grosses, some of the most popular tours of 2011 are being led by older rock acts.

Pink Floyd Reunited, Yes If Only For A Night!

The Web Guy — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:30:25 +0000

Wow, I wish I could’ve been there for that!!! Imagine Pink Floyd reunited, Roger Waters Nick Mason and David Gilmour… Unbelievable!!! Click read more to see some of the story from the Rolling Stone. The surviving members of Pink Floyd reunited onstage tonight at London’s 02 Arena during a stop on Roger Waters’ Wall tour [...]

Pink Floyd's Waters and Gilmour to Reunite

Tommy B — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:30:16 +0000

Looks like a truce, if only for one gig. One song even. Then you have to figure in this was posted April Fools Day. I'm with the comments though; I don't think Waters does jokes. Click here for the