The guitarist also criticized Waters and criticized his political positions
David Gilmour made it clear that he does not intend to meet with Roger Waters. Asked about the possibility in an interview with The Guardianthe guitarist stated that he would “definitely” refuse the offer.
Definitely not. I tend to stay away from people who actively support genocidal and autocratic dictators like [Vladimir] Putin and [Nicolás] Mature. Nothing would make me share a stage with someone who believes it’s okay to treat women and the LGBT community like this. On the other hand, I would love to return to the stage with Rick Wrightwho was one of the kindest and most talented people I’ve ever met.
Wright was keyboardist for Pink Floyd and got to work with Gilmourin his solo career, before passing away in 2008.
Positionings and attacks
The musician made reference to the presidents of Russia and Venezuela, respectively, after Waters declare that Israel resembles the Nazis.
Polly Samsonwife of Gilmour and lyricist of his compositions, also attacked the formerPink Floyd. Through Twitter, she stated that Waters is anti-Semitic: “Regrettably, Roger Watersyou are anti-Semitic to your rotten core. He is also a supporter of (Vladimir) Putin and a liar, thief, hypocrite, tax evader, playback voice actor, misogynist, sick with envy, megalomaniac. Enough nonsense.”
The message was republished by Gilmourwho complemented the text by saying that “every word is demonstrably true”. Although I didn’t contextualize your comment, Polly Samson was referring to a recent interview with Roger Watersto the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung. The content was republished in English on the artist’s official website.
Throughout the conversation, the musician said he changed his opinion regarding Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia and main character in the invasion of Ukraine. Previously, he had called the politician a “neoliberal capitalist gangster”, but he came to believe that the situation is not so different from what is seen in other parts of the world.
Source: Rollingstone
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