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KeylockSanchezandCo
Just wondering, since his last shows took place in 2016 (had the chance to go to his last European gig, in Tiengen). I remember an interview of Rick Wright with a Spanish magazine in 1994, in which he declared something like: "A time will come when people will no longer want to see Mick Jagger jumping around, whereas our shows are based on music and lights, so we will be able to keep it going for a long time". Nick Mason wrote that the end of The Division Bell Tour just felt like the end of any other tour, but it just turned out to be their last one. I do find it a pity that we got so little of Pink Floyd during the 1990's - and equally grateful we got so much of the Stones.
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georgie48
I remember seeing Pink Floyd in 1972 in Amsterdam. It was by far the most boring band I had seen until then. Well, Rick Wright was and still is very wrong then. Light shows is one thing, but when you look at 4 boring persons sticking to the stage like glue, no thank you. People love to see Mick Jagger jump all over the stage. Not to forget Keith and Ronnie. 1 million Americans did anyway, still in 2019.
There is something about some artists that they detest the success of the Rolling Stones. Paul Simon (as part of S&G) once stated that S&G were bigger than the Rolling Stones. Some people have a hard time hiding their frustration, it looks like.
However, we could be greatful to Pink Floyd, because the Stones found inspiration from their light shows. Luckily the Stones are not glued to the stage.
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jlowe
Yes ,Roger Waters has made 'stupid money'from his recent solo tours.
Somehow, I cannot imagine a Mick solo tour being so successful.
Any views?
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jlowe
Yes ,Roger Waters has made 'stupid money'from his recent solo tours.
Somehow, I cannot imagine a Mick solo tour being so successful.
Any views?
More than 10 years ago RW died..Quote
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georgie48
I remember seeing Pink Floyd in 1972 in Amsterdam. It was by far the most boring band I had seen until then. Well, Rick Wright was and still is very wrong then. Light shows is one thing, but when you look at 4 boring persons sticking to the stage like glue, no thank you. People love to see Mick Jagger jump all over the stage. Not to forget Keith and Ronnie. 1 million Americans did anyway, still in 2019.
There is something about some artists that they detest the success of the Rolling Stones. Paul Simon (as part of S&G) once stated that S&G were bigger than the Rolling Stones. Some people have a hard time hiding their frustration, it looks like.
However, we could be greatful to Pink Floyd, because the Stones found inspiration from their light shows. Luckily the Stones are not glued to the stage.
Isn't he dead?
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noughties
Hey, a new Gilmour vs. Waters thread. The "No Filter" tour is approaching it`s end, so what is there to talk about? Gilmour has run out of words and Waters, well, he`s been grumpy since the Pink Floyd Animals tour.
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DandelionPowderman
How do you know that the No Filter-tour won't continue in Australia and Asia next year?
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rlj1010
I didn't think either album was particularly great, but I preferred Gilmour's Rattle That Lock to Waters' Is This The Life We Really Want.
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mtaylorMore than 10 years ago RW died..Quote
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georgie48
I remember seeing Pink Floyd in 1972 in Amsterdam. It was by far the most boring band I had seen until then. Well, Rick Wright was and still is very wrong then. Light shows is one thing, but when you look at 4 boring persons sticking to the stage like glue, no thank you. People love to see Mick Jagger jump all over the stage. Not to forget Keith and Ronnie. 1 million Americans did anyway, still in 2019.
There is something about some artists that they detest the success of the Rolling Stones. Paul Simon (as part of S&G) once stated that S&G were bigger than the Rolling Stones. Some people have a hard time hiding their frustration, it looks like.
However, we could be greatful to Pink Floyd, because the Stones found inspiration from their light shows. Luckily the Stones are not glued to the stage.
Isn't he dead?
Don't think Pink Floyd will tour again.
Without Rick Wright seems impossible.
I've been lucky enough to see the Dark Side (2007), Wall (2012) and Us and Them (2017) tours...they were all phenomenal, but they are 100% Roger living on his Pink Floyd glory years...and he totally has a right to. He wrote the bulk of the damn material and works with amazing visual artists to bring the stage shows to life.Quote
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rlj1010
I didn't think either album was particularly great, but I preferred Gilmour's Rattle That Lock to Waters' Is This The Life We Really Want.
Both albums suck. They, unfortunately, are not very good separately and never have been. I listen to a Gilmour album and think THERE is that guitar tone I've been missing all these years. But the lyrics are pure shit. Roger can still write a damn good tune, but can't write a melody to save his life. The one good song that I remember from his last album was basically a rip off of something else he'd written, forget what it was. Its unfortunate. They are pointless on their own.
Touringwise, Roger gets lucky with the Floyd stuff. He does it amazingly, and always has a great show, but to say its NOT used as a crutch is a bit of a stretch. I love him to death, his Dark Side of the Moon tour and The Wall show are some of my favorites ever. And if Gilmour refuses to tour with him Roger has all the right to do it and do it well. But hey, its not really original and its just living off your glory years. Its great, but as a massive fan I still know its 100% a gimmick. Gilmour I at least respect cause his new stuff's shit, but he's not going out there just playing stuff from 40/50 years ago. He's giving you new stuff he believes in whether you like it or not, which I really do find admirable, if not a bit disappointing.