British rock icon Roger Waters has been in some, properly, scorching water currently with controversial feedback a few vary of socio-political subjects.
Amongst them, the Ukraine battle and “lies” of Russian battle crimes, america’ involvement aiding Ukraine within the battle and in addition inserting culpability on American and British Jewish folks for the actions of Israel, as seen within the Pink Floyd founding member’s newest explosive interview with Rolling Stone on October 4.
Waters’ feedback have been so inflammatory {that a} collection of his solo This Is Not A Drill reveals in Poland for April 2023 have been canceled and Selection has reported that the backlash has put the possible sale of Pink Floyd’s music catalog (for an estimated $500 million) in jeopardy.
Although not almost as damaging as his international affair feedback, Waters’ newest opinions may ring a bell with music followers. In a brand new three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Expertise,” the musician shared that he is not a fan of “loud” rock ‘n’ roll or legends Eddie Van Halen or AC/DC.
“[I’m] not actually enthusiastic about loud rock ‘n’ roll — which some individuals are they usually find it irresistible, however I could not care much less about AC/DC or Eddie Van Halen or any of that stuff. It is simply, who? I do not go, ‘Who?’ as a result of clearly I do know the identify. And I am certain Eddie’s sensible and an awesome guitar participant and great. It simply does not curiosity me.”
Waters additionally admitted that he is “not very up on rock historical past,” including, “I am not very enthusiastic about hottest music. I imply, there are specific people who I am nice followers of, primarily the writers, the singer-songwriters, you understand. So, [Bob] Dylan and Neil Younger. However I will not begin an extended record, as a result of I in all probability might, nevertheless it’s that finish of the spectrum that I am extra enthusiastic about.”
The musician additionally revealed to Rogan that he is engaged on a guide with revelations about Pink Floyd, calling the fabric “arduous issues to put in writing about.” Given his newest phrase spewing, we’re certain he will not be holding again.
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