Roger Waters Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roger Waters.

Roger Waters is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the iconic progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Born on September 6, 1943, in Surrey, England, Waters played a crucial role in shaping the band's distinct sound and concept albums. He contributed to the writing of many of Pink Floyd's most acclaimed albums, including "The Dark Side of the Moon" (1973), "Wish You Were Here" (1975), and "The Wall" (1979).

Growing up, Waters showed a passion for music and literature, and he later attended the University of Westminster, where he studied architecture. In 1965, he co-founded Pink Floyd, a band that went on to become one of the most influential and commercially successful in rock history. Apart from his skills as a bass player, Waters became known for his introspective and politically charged songwriting, exploring themes of alienation, war, and social injustice.

After leaving Pink Floyd in 1985 due to creative differences, Waters embarked on a successful solo career, releasing albums such as "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking" (1984) and "Amused to Death" (1992). He also staged numerous theatrical performances of his magnum opus, "The Wall."

Throughout his career, Waters has remained an outspoken political and social activist, championing causes related to human rights and environmental issues. His music has resonated with audiences worldwide, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base that extends beyond the realm of Pink Floyd.

I think there are things in my story that have helped my cre

I think there are things in my story that have helped my creativity. Your father being killed, for instance, is one of the best things that could happen to a kid if he's going to write poetry or songs.

Roger Waters


I could have been an architect, but I don't think I'd have b

I could have been an architect, but I don't think I'd have been very happy. Nearly all modern architecture is a silly game as far as I can see.

Roger Waters

Architecture

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down un

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Alice Paul

Smile

Not the torturer will scare me, nor the body's final fall, n

Not the torturer will scare me, nor the body's final fall, nor the barrels of death's rifles, nor the shadows on the wall, nor the night when to the ground the last dim star of pain, is hurled but the blind indifference of a merciless, unfeeling world.

Roger Waters

Death