• Roger Waters Details Working on 'The Wall' Stage Show with 'Billy Elliot' Writer Lee Hall

    With his latest concert film on the horizon, former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters has confirmed that a possible stage adaptation of his band's classic album, 'The Wall,' is in the works. The 72-year-old musician toured the album from 2010 to 2013 and footage form the tour will be turned into a concert film titled 'Roger Waters The Wall,' which will hit theaters for only one day on September 29. Ahead of the release, Waters revealed his plans of a stage version of the record with Lee Hall, one writer behind the film "Billy Elliot."

  • Roger Waters Talks Pink Floyd 'The Wall' Movie, Jimi Hendrix Tour with Pink Floyd

    Upon watching a rough cut of his latest concert film 'Roger Waters The Wall,' the former Pink Floyd bassist realized something was missing, leaving the film incomplete. Throughout 'The Wall,' images of those affected by war flash across a huge constructed wall while the band's iconic 1979 double album plays. The 72-year-old musician sat down with Rolling Stone to further discuss his latest film venture and Pink Floyd's relationship with Jimi Hendrix.

  • Roger Waters Announces War-Themed Radio Play Project

    As far as Roger Waters' solo career goes, it's endured a dry spell for nearly two dozen years since his last release of 1992's 'Amused to Death.' Back on track with his solo endeavors, the former Pink Floyd bassist plans to end the over 20 year drought in an interesting way--a war-themed "radio play."

  • Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Calls Donald Trump "Pig-Ignorant"

    This Wednesday's GOP debate, or any debate for that matter, most certainly won't have former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters behind presidential candidate Donald Trump. Instead, the fearlessly outspoken bassist talked to Rolling Stone about his soon-to-be-released concert film, 'Roger Waters: The Wall', also discussing his opinions towards the republican businessman, calling him "the epitome of anything that might be considered bad" and "entrepreneurship gone wrong."

  • Roger Waters Performs With My Morning Jacket at Newport Folk Fest

    Leading up to the Newport Folk Festival, headliner Roger Waters assured prospective concertgoers that he crafted a "very special" set for the Rhode Island gig on Friday. The bassist followed through with three covers, solo cuts and a new track--all with the assisted talents of surprise backing band My Morning Jacket.

  • Pink Floyd Thought About Hip-Hop for 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason'

    One would expect the most experimental bands in rock music to be among the first to incorporate new forms of music into their albums...but that doesn't mean we think Pink Floyd messing around with hip-hop is a good idea. Indeed, a Reddit post on the band's page pointed to a point in history where the band almost sorta tried it.
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