With Roger's vision, imagination, and lyrics, David's singing and legendary guitar work, these guys forged a band which will go down in history as one of the best bands ever. I regret Syd wasn't able to maintain stardom, and the rift between Rog and Rick (and later, David too) was ugly, but all in all, Pink Floyd is the most fascinating band I've ever heard. By far my favorite!
roger was a brilliant lyricist, one of the best in music history, and a brilliant bass player, david was a beautiful singer and one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived... the fact the band lasted for 30 odd years is a testiment to the music... think about it this way, how many bands lasted even 5 years let alone 30, yes its a shame they broke up but its no ones fault, people change and grow... sometimes apart
They were and are BOTH great. The best at what they do. Never understood why so-called Pink Floyd fans feel the need to take one's side over the other. The band would not have been nearly as successful without either one, Waters or Gilmour. I love them all. And everything they did together and separately. Pure genius.
if you mean out of Pink Floyd and Roger Waters then of course Pink Floyd did, but that's a largely due to the fact that they used the name Pink Floyd and not many people knew Roger Waters name shortly after the split.
@Teramydog Pink Floyd has been about selling records who wrote dsotm, the wall and wywh? Roger they would have been nothing after syd if it was not for Roger!
Roger Waters is, in my opinion, is the greatest song writer...ever. The Wall is the best thing I've ever heard. Untouchable in genius and composition.
Sorry i gave u a thumbs down & i thought i was thumbs-up... my bad... Rog ( or is it REG ) has written dam near everything since Dark Side !!!!! He is BRILLIANT OR A GENIUS
Roger was the real Floyd within Floyd. Gilmour just replaced Syd's guitar. All his solo projects aren't great and the latter Floyd stuff is pretty much pants, and so with Pro's & Con's taking the lead as the best post Floyd work ... Rog is one up.
He was the genius of the band, songwriting, creator, lead singer! But he was not all of Floyd! The other members and especially Gilmour help to make it what it was. His voice, brilliant lead guitar, and co lead vocalist! Waters solo albums were not Floyd either and they werent popular! Pink Floyd was a band, they needed each other but no doubt without Waters they NEVER would have found legendary success! They would have been a forgotten 60's psychedelic band!
no its just that the grandkids love the work as much as the kids from my generation. but i must say there are some of the younger musicians that are starting to show some promise. even a guy that's 40 something likes some of the younger stuff lately. and music is big enough to share. peace. :)
This shows Roger in complete contrast to recent interviews. In this he's an arrogant prig, slagging off Dave and Rick for things they never did, and carefully glossing over his periods of egomania, e.g. the making of The Final Cut. Now he's much more seasoned and empathetic, now that he and Dave are 'on amicable terms'
@Artzman01:
Roger is STILL a brilliant lyricist - Dave Gilmour is STILL one of the greatest guitarists who's ever lived - They ain't dead yet man!!
ArtistAbstract 1 year ago
Roger is to Floyd what Lennon was to The Beatles. There is no substitute for genius.
daveaw69 1 year ago 4
With Roger's vision, imagination, and lyrics, David's singing and legendary guitar work, these guys forged a band which will go down in history as one of the best bands ever. I regret Syd wasn't able to maintain stardom, and the rift between Rog and Rick (and later, David too) was ugly, but all in all, Pink Floyd is the most fascinating band I've ever heard. By far my favorite!
DatingGameKiller 1 year ago
I love this interview
coopa97434 1 year ago
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argoninja2112 1 year ago
roger was a brilliant lyricist, one of the best in music history, and a brilliant bass player, david was a beautiful singer and one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived... the fact the band lasted for 30 odd years is a testiment to the music... think about it this way, how many bands lasted even 5 years let alone 30, yes its a shame they broke up but its no ones fault, people change and grow... sometimes apart
Artzman01 2 years ago 6
They were and are BOTH great. The best at what they do. Never understood why so-called Pink Floyd fans feel the need to take one's side over the other. The band would not have been nearly as successful without either one, Waters or Gilmour. I love them all. And everything they did together and separately. Pure genius.
evanem66 2 years ago 6
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btw - roger can't hold Glimors jock strap. Who sold more records after the split? hmmmm?
Teramydog 2 years ago
@Teramydog
well Roger sold more than David Gilmour...
if you mean out of Pink Floyd and Roger Waters then of course Pink Floyd did, but that's a largely due to the fact that they used the name Pink Floyd and not many people knew Roger Waters name shortly after the split.
becdudek 1 year ago
@Teramydog Pink Floyd has been about selling records who wrote dsotm, the wall and wywh? Roger they would have been nothing after syd if it was not for Roger!
93hipgnosis 1 year ago
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Rogers big ego is what broke up the band. Me no likey Roger.
Teramydog 2 years ago
Roger Waters is, in my opinion, is the greatest song writer...ever. The Wall is the best thing I've ever heard. Untouchable in genius and composition.
sanctuarychick 2 years ago 4
amazing,,, thanks pal for posting
bayamrob 2 years ago
hes brilliant dont care what anyone says about roger hes better than gillmore
zoejokelly 4 years ago 2
Why and how do you compare?
They both supplied *essential* parts to a mystifying, life changing, superlatively creative band.
GestureStew 3 years ago 2
Sorry i gave u a thumbs down & i thought i was thumbs-up... my bad... Rog ( or is it REG ) has written dam near everything since Dark Side !!!!! He is BRILLIANT OR A GENIUS
watersfloydfan 3 years ago
listen for the chicken at 1:25
studeddead 4 years ago
Thank you, this was amazing.
For some reason I don't have a hard time believing the things he's said about David and Rick.
No Waters...no thinking.
MrsTripp 4 years ago 10
Roger was the real Floyd within Floyd. Gilmour just replaced Syd's guitar. All his solo projects aren't great and the latter Floyd stuff is pretty much pants, and so with Pro's & Con's taking the lead as the best post Floyd work ... Rog is one up.
ANON0902 4 years ago 2
on an island is awesome...
hafsteinn 2 years ago 2
He was the genius of the band, songwriting, creator, lead singer! But he was not all of Floyd! The other members and especially Gilmour help to make it what it was. His voice, brilliant lead guitar, and co lead vocalist! Waters solo albums were not Floyd either and they werent popular! Pink Floyd was a band, they needed each other but no doubt without Waters they NEVER would have found legendary success! They would have been a forgotten 60's psychedelic band!
STEVEMOR909 2 years ago
is it MONEY, grandpa ?
you HAVE to tour to ends meet ?
kalliahohoho 5 years ago
no its just that the grandkids love the work as much as the kids from my generation. but i must say there are some of the younger musicians that are starting to show some promise. even a guy that's 40 something likes some of the younger stuff lately. and music is big enough to share. peace. :)
Kohl93 4 years ago 2
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why aren't rock and roll grandpas like roger and david and mick and keith and paul SO reluctant to retire and live comfortably in a nice farm ?
MAKE ROOM for the younger generation..
Halvard SOLNESS
kalliahohoho 5 years ago
Go listen to more of the Jonas Brothers, shithead.
Pink Floyd rocks more than ANY of those shitty emo bands you listen to.
RobotOrel213 3 years ago 2
ROFLMFAO@jonas bros
watersfloydfan 3 years ago
This shows Roger in complete contrast to recent interviews. In this he's an arrogant prig, slagging off Dave and Rick for things they never did, and carefully glossing over his periods of egomania, e.g. the making of The Final Cut. Now he's much more seasoned and empathetic, now that he and Dave are 'on amicable terms'
DanielMumby 5 years ago
no no ego huh ha ha ,,
STEVEFINNERTY 5 years ago
roger was floyd and is unreal. pros and cons is underrated . all songs are good on it
andyholte23 5 years ago 2
no gilmour no floyd
haynesallica 5 years ago
no kenny, no problem with continuity
thecanadavid 5 years ago
thankyou for putting this interview up. where is it from?
kenny9048 5 years ago
No me, No comment on this little section.
blueion 5 years ago
No tea, no YouTube.
t1ghtenup 5 years ago
no waters, die of thirst
lalalamort 5 years ago 2
No floyd...no barber shop
andrewww9999 5 years ago
No Gilmore... No Women No Cry..
A1Marsland 5 years ago
No Barret... No Pink.. No Waters No Pink Floyd...
mapleshell 5 years ago 3