Roger Waters

Roger Waters is a great composer, lyricist, and musician of the 20th century. He was a founder, bass player, and vocalist of Pink Floyd, where he wrote very important songs for progressive rock.

Born in 1943 in England, Waters had a difficult childhood. His father died in WWII when Waters was 5 months old. It was a remarkable fact in his life, with references in two albums. At the school, he met Syd Barret, with whom he founded the Sigma 6, which later became, the Pink Floyd.

The departure of Roger Waters with the Pink Floyd occurred after recording of album The Final Cut. The main motive pointed for this fact is the excessive control about the band’s works.

His legacy for the world is immense. There were 11 albums of studio with the Pink Floyd, and 4 solo albums, among them the famous The Dark Side Of The Moon, Animals, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. Waters is important for music because, as the leader of Pink Floyd, the idea of conceptual album became popular, and his lyrics allow a deep reflection on various aspects of life and society.

By Patrick Garcia