Pink Floyd fans who gathered at the London Palladium for a Roger Waters gig were left in a state of fury and disbelief when the legendary musician spent an entire hour reading passages from his unpublished autobiography instead of performing. The unexpected deviation from the promised musical journey left many fans stunned and frustrated.
Initially, the 80-year-old former Pink Floyd bassist advertised the evening as an opportunity for fans to experience the entirety of his new album, “Dark Side Of The Moon Redux.” Instead, he chose to share personal anecdotes and stories, including an extensive segment dedicated to tales about his pets.
To add insult to injury, Waters did not hold back on his frustration with the audience. Using explicit language, he expressed his annoyance with fans who wanted him to perform music. Some concert-goers even claimed to have been asked to leave during the interval for expressing their dissatisfaction.
Many fans took to social media to express their disappointment with the concert, criticizing the excessive duration of the event and the supposed lack of music. One fan stated, “60 minutes of music over two and a half hours is barely a concert. The rambling nonsense ruined a wonderful last 50 minutes.”
Eventually, Waters transitioned to performing songs, accompanied by backup singers and an elaborate lighting rig. While he holds a composition credit on eight out of 10 tracks from “Dark Side Of The Moon,” which is one of the best-selling albums of all time, the frustration and anger from fans remained.
This is not the first time Roger Waters has found himself in controversy. He previously faced scrutiny for his attire during concerts in Germany and for simulating shooting the crowd. Recently, he made headlines for visiting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in prison, further fueling discussions about his controversial actions and statements.
In conclusion, the London Palladium gig left Pink Floyd fans disappointed with Roger Waters’ decision to prioritize reading from his unpublished autobiography over delivering the promised musical performance. The event, marked by confrontational interactions and explicit language, has reignited backlash from fans and raised concerns about Waters’ controversial actions and views.
