Let Pink Floyd fans think again. According to David Gilmour, there is no way he will ever share the stage with Roger Waters again.
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In a new interview given to TelegraphGilmour was asked what would convince him to return to the stage with his former Pink Floyd bandmate.
“Nothing. “No way,” he replied, ending any speculation about a possible reunion of the legendary British band.
Controversial opinions
Last year, Gilmore made the same statement in an interview with the publication Guardianstating that he tends to “avoid people who actively support genocidal and autocratic dictators like Putin and Maduro.” [le président du Venezuela].”
In recent years, Roger Waters has publicly shared controversial opinions about women, the LGBT community, and certain religious or ethnic groups. The musician also made polarizing comments about the war in Ukraine and used some images during his concerts that were considered offensive.
“Nothing would make me go on stage with someone who thinks this kind of treatment of women and the LGBT community is acceptable,” Gilmore added in the article. Guardian.
Roger Waters.
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Some reunions
It was in 1985 that the first disagreements between Gilmour and Waters began, forcing the latter to leave Pink Floyd forever.
However, since then both musicians have performed at concerts several times. In 2005 the event Live 8 brought together Waters, Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright for the first time in 24 years.
David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright during their historic reunion at Live 8 in London in 2005.
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In 2011, at a benefit concert as part of Waters' tour. Wall livein London, Gilmour took to the stage to play comfortably Numb. Nick Mason joined them later to do Behind the wall. This was the last time Waters and Gilmour played together.
Catalog sold
In an interview with the magazine Rolling Stone Last year, Gilmour said he was “irritated” by having to constantly talk about his relationship with Waters. “He left our pop group when I was over thirty, and now I’m quite an old guy. [il aura 80 ans en mars prochain]then it’s no longer relevant.”
Last year, Pink Floyd sold its catalog, as well as the rights to its name and image, to Sony Music for US$400 million.
David Gilmour said the sale was aimed at “getting rid of the constant decision-making and arguing…”. He added that it's more about peace of mind than money.
