David Gilmour Rules Out Performing with Roger Waters Again

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Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has emphatically denied the possibility of ever performing with his former bandmate and fellow singer-songwriter Roger Waters again. The bitter feud between the two has been ongoing since Waters left the group in 1985, and recent online clashes have only exacerbated the tension. Despite various attempts to reconcile, Gilmour has made it clear that there is no chance of them sharing the stage together again, citing irreconcilable differences.

Key Takeaways:

  • David Gilmour, 79, has ruled out performing with Roger Waters, 82, again, stating that there is "no possible way" they will take to the stage together.
  • The rift between the two musicians dates back to Waters' departure from Pink Floyd in 1985.
  • The feud escalated in 2023 when Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson, accused Waters of being "antisemitic to his rotten core" on X over his views on Israel and Ukraine.
  • Waters called the claims "wildly inaccurate" and "incendiary," but Gilmour has made it clear that there is no chance of reconciliation.
  • The Pink Floyd music rights, as well as their name-and- likeness rights, were sold in 2024, with Gilmour denying that the decision was based on financial considerations.
  • Gilmour expressed a desire to be "rid of the decision-making and the arguments" that came with being part of the band.

Statistics:

  • 1985: Roger Waters left Pink Floyd.
  • 2023: Polly Samson accused Roger Waters of being "antisemitic to his rotten core" on X.
  • 2023: Waters called the claims "wildly inaccurate" and "incendiary."
  • 2024: Pink Floyd sold their music rights and name-and-likeness rights.
  • 79: David Gilmour's age in 2024 (source: IANS).
  • 82: Roger Waters' age in 2024 (source: IANS).

Sources:

  • "Female First UK"
  • The Telegraph
  • X
  • IANS