Roger Waters
Roger Waters is an English musician, songwriter, and bassist, best known as a founding member of the rock band Pink Floyd.
He was the creative force behind landmark albums like *The Dark Side of the Moon* and *The Wall*, writing much of the band's most celebrated material.
After leaving Pink Floyd in 1985, he pursued a solo career and mounted elaborate concert tours.
Waters is known for politically charged performances and has courted controversy for his views on Israel and other geopolitical issues.
Writer of song texts
- composerCreator of musical works
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- narrativeAccount of events
- poeticOf or like verse
anthem · The Wall · Dark Side of the Moon · Wish You Were Here · storytelling · alienation · mental illness · war
Low-pitched stringed instrument
- rhythm sectionTimekeeping instrumentalists in ensemble
- bass linesLow melodic patterns
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- four-stringHaving four courses
Opposed to armed conflict
- PalestineLevantine coastal region
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- politicalOf government matters
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
controversy · social justice · civil rights · advocacy · dissent · solidarity · peace · censorship
- The WallUpright structural boundary
- Dark Side of the MoonMoon's hidden face
- Wish You Were HereExpression of absence-induced longing
- Comfortably NumbPleasantly lacking all sensation
Richard Wright · Mother · progressive rock · concept album · psychedelic rock · British rock · co-founder
Traveling for pleasure
- theatrical performanceLive dramatic presentation
- multimediaCombined content formats
- political themesSubjects concerning governance
- orchestral arrangementsCompositions scored for symphony
lyricist
Writer of song texts
- composerCreator of musical works
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- narrativeAccount of events
poetic · anthem · The Wall · Dark Side of the Moon · Wish You Were Here · storytelling · alienation · mental illness · war · capitalism
bass guitar
Low-pitched stringed instrument
- rhythm sectionTimekeeping instrumentalists in ensemble
- bass linesLow melodic patterns
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
four-string · plucking · amplifier · foundational · studio musician
anti-war
Opposed to armed conflict
- PalestineLevantine coastal region
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- politicalOf government matters
humanitarian · controversy · social justice · civil rights · advocacy · dissent · solidarity · peace · censorship · oppression
David Gilmour
- The WallUpright structural boundary
- Dark Side of the MoonMoon's hidden face
- Wish You Were HereExpression of absence-induced longing
Richard Wright · Comfortably Numb · Mother · progressive rock · concept album · psychedelic rock · British rock · co-founder
touring
Traveling for pleasure
- theatrical performanceLive dramatic presentation
- multimediaCombined content formats
- political themesSubjects concerning governance
- British MusicThe Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd
- Prog RockKing Crimson, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Jethro Tull, prog rock
- Rock StarsMick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain
- BassistsCharles Mingus, John Paul Jones
- Multi-InstrumentalistsStevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Trent Reznor, Beck, Phil Collins
Roger WatersTed Nugent
Gene Simmons · Kid Rock · Toby Keith · Morrissey · Eric Clapton
Roger WatersPaul McCartney
Freddie Mercury · Bruce Springsteen · Bon Jovi · Jimmy Buffett · Pharrell Williams
Waters, water, watery, wateriness, watered, watering, waterless