\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1970s: "Anarchy!" "Change the World!" https://dailytrojan.com/2015/10/02/pink-floyds-animals-lends-profound-perspective-on-politics/ 2020s: "Get off my lawn!" https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/privileged-white-boomer-fans-upset-over-roger-waters-comment-about-the-weeknd-drake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 “And by the way, with all due respect to the Weeknd or Drake or any of them, I am far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be, however many billions of streams they’ve got,” said the British musician. Pretty douchey. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 He's not wrong. Pink Floyd is one of the most legendary rock bands ever. Guaranteed these other guys won't even come close to what Floyd has accomplished in the music industry. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: “And by the way, with all due respect to the Weeknd or Drake or any of them, I am far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be, however many billions of streams they’ve got,” said the British musician. Pretty douchey. Yep. Now if he said Roger Waters fans are more important than Weekend/Drake fans, I would have to agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 He's both right and a douche. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Greg S said: He's not wrong. Pink Floyd is one of the most legendary rock bands ever. Guaranteed these other guys won't even come close to what Floyd has accomplished in the music industry. I agree that he's not wrong. But if he really believed it, why would he have to say it? Other than to be a douche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Just now, Gugny said: I agree that he's not wrong. But if he really believed it, why would he have to say it? Other than to be a douche? I can't argue with that. There was no need to say it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Greg S said: I can't argue with that. There was no need to say it. And on another note ... go big or go home!! If you're gonna compare yourself to someone, make it good like John Lennon did in comparing the Beatles to Jesus!! Not the Wkend and Drake! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) This is nothing new from him. Love Pink Floyd, but Waters has always come off as a narcissistic douche. I learned a long time ago that I don't have to like the person to like the music. We could probably find dozens of examples where this is true for most of us music fans on the board. Edited July 18, 2022 by Metal Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Metal Man said: This is nothing new from him. Love Pink Floyd, but Waters has always come off as a narcissistic douche. This. Roger Waters has always, ALWAYS loved him some Roger Waters. Legendarily arrogant, abrasive, and combative. Same as it ever was. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) I think all of the aging rockers are getting bristly. Did you see the nasty exchange that David Crosby recently had with a fan that made a painting of him and offered it with appreciation for his music? https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/david-crosby-dragged-being-unkind-140535113.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA4WvndXCSQ-zvWdppS2oEvGgnD4UVchGE_TXlEWf7wkNIZ7Y8uN8g--QoqTjgnGE3vk_S-_lF7MVrlZdcbtiflGi7Zzpt_5yn6m3NL5cm4NTgQXJrucXM2GSzJDTSg_a5Mo1jmYO06ZOnaohGUbyjYJFrFjzYa8XAJU3luHv3vc Edited July 18, 2022 by ChevyVanMiller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 54 minutes ago, Doc said: He's both right and a douche. This^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 49 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: This^^^^ To whom it may concern: I concur, especially about some guy that calls himself 'The Weekend'. Yours truly, The Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 He’s an old arrogant English rock n roll star. Lots of them are like that, see Lennon, Richards, Ray Davies, the Gallagher bros, etc. The Weeknd and drake do suck, but what else is new. Still team Gilmour over waters though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 hours ago, ChevyVanMiller said: I think all of the aging rockers are getting bristly. Did you see the nasty exchange that David Crosby recently had with a fan that made a painting of him and offered it with appreciation for his music? https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/david-crosby-dragged-being-unkind-140535113.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA4WvndXCSQ-zvWdppS2oEvGgnD4UVchGE_TXlEWf7wkNIZ7Y8uN8g--QoqTjgnGE3vk_S-_lF7MVrlZdcbtiflGi7Zzpt_5yn6m3NL5cm4NTgQXJrucXM2GSzJDTSg_a5Mo1jmYO06ZOnaohGUbyjYJFrFjzYa8XAJU3luHv3vc David Crosby... Another well-known doucher. (Although I've always been a big fan of his music.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bad Things said: David Crosby... Another well-known doucher. (Although I've always been a big fan of his music.) He has/had a good voice but as far as a musician he was a guitar strummer that tried to look like more, he didn't play anything hard/intricate with CSNY. And yes he is a douche and has been for a long time. Fired by the Byrds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, T&C said: He has/had a good voice but as far as a musician he was a guitar strummer that tried to look like more, he didn't play anything hard/intricate with CSNY. And yes he is a douche and has been for a long time. Fired by the Byrds. Yup, he's even admitted that he's been an a-hole for most of his life. That said... one of my best experiences was seeing CSN open up for the Grateful Dead at Rich Stadium, back in the early 90's. What a perfect day. Edited July 19, 2022 by Bad Things 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Bad Things said: Yup, he's even admitted that he's been an a-hole for most of his life. That said... one of my best experiences was seeing CSN open up for the Grateful Dead at Rich Stadium, back in the early 90's. What a perfect day. (with acid) Crosby actually seems WAY less douchey these days. I think he finally grew up and realized what an idiot he was. His recent music is pretty damn good, too. IMO of course. Waters is still a douche, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I love RW. He was one of the driving forces in one of the greatest bands ever. Wrote and composed timeless classics. So, how is he still so insecure? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 keep playing those same 6 songs Rog---the oldsters are still eating it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: keep playing those same 6 songs Rog---the oldsters are still eating it up... This confuses me. His catalog is enormous between Floyd and his solo work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: keep playing those same 6 songs Rog---the oldsters are still eating it up... Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall just to name a few. Lots of songs to choose from. Me personally my all time favorite Floyd song is... SOYCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Greg S said: Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall just to name a few. Lots of songs to choose from. Me personally my all time favorite Floyd song is... SOYCD. One of my faves, for sure and from one of my favorite Floyd albums. Great, great stuff. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD4Bills Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) Definitely a douche. But really, he always has been so it's not just "old man yells at clouds". That said, he does have a sense of humor about it (even if that humor is also doused in douchery). The opening of his current tour starts with a "welcome to the show" voice-over, and includes something like "if you're one of those "I love Pink Floyd but can't stand Roger's politics" people, you might do well to f-ck right off to the bar right now." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQD9ciDP0a0 Edited July 19, 2022 by DD4Bills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I luckily have no problem totally separating the artist from their music. Had to do this with Roger years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rockpile233 said: I luckily have no problem totally separating the artist from their music. Had to do this with Roger years ago. Agreed. There are plenty of artists I can enjoy who I think are totally crazy when it comes to their political view. And many who I tend to agree with politically, but whose music I can't stand. To thinking people they are two separate things and can be compartmentalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Dean said: Agreed. There are plenty of artists I can enjoy who I think are totally crazy when it comes to their political view. And many who I tend to agree with politically, but whose music I can't stand. To thinking people they are two separate things and can be compartmentalized. What, are you an adult or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rockpile233 said: I luckily have no problem totally separating the artist from their music. Had to do this with Roger years ago. Generally speaking, I'm the same. My only exception is Ted Nugent. He's an ignorant POS. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Gugny said: Generally speaking, I'm the same. My only exception is Ted Nugent. He's an ignorant POS. He has his political views but he's always been good to the fans. How could you not like the Amboy Dukes? They put out some fantastic music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, Gugny said: Generally speaking, I'm the same. My only exception is Ted Nugent. He's an ignorant POS. Does that mean you like Kid Rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rico said: Does that mean you like Kid Rock? LOL. I was going to lump him in with Nugent but decided not to. But yeah ... definitely torn from the same cloth. I just think Nugent takes the ignorance to another level. Kid Rock is just looking for attention. Nugent actually believes the crap that comes out of his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Generally speaking, I'm the same. My only exception is Ted Nugent. He's an ignorant POS. The person who tests that the most for me is Kanye West. He’s probably the only one where is whacked out personality has effected my enjoyment of his work, which is a shame because he had a great stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Im a Roger Waters fan.... but yeah, thats a pretty bad take/look by him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Dr. Who said: What, are you an adult or something? Take that back! 5 hours ago, Gugny said: Generally speaking, I'm the same. My only exception is Ted Nugent. He's an ignorant POS. I've never been able to stand Nugent's or Kid Rock's music, so there's nothing for me to reconcile here. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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