Roger Waters
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 6 September 1943, Great Bookham, Surrey, United Kingdom
Biography
Roger Waters is an English bassist, songwriter, and conceptualist, recognized as the principal lyricist and later creative leader of Pink Floyd. His work expanded the band’s scope into narrative and political territory, crafting concept albums that explored alienation, authority, and human conflict. Waters’ meticulous production and thematic ambition helped establish progressive rock as a vehicle for social commentary. Following his departure in the 1980s, he pursued a solo career marked by large-scale theatrical works and continued political engagement.
Genres
Roger Waters Discography
- The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984) - Album - rated 3.08/5
- Radio K•A•O•S (1987) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- The Wall: Live in Berlin (1990) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Amused to Death (1992) - Album - rated 3.2/5
- In the Flesh (2000) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Flickering Flame: The Solo Years Volume I (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.42/5
- Ça Ira (2005) - Album - rated 2.38/5
- Is This the Life We Really Want? (2017) - Album - rated 3.37/5
- The Dark Side of the Moon Redux (2023) - Album - rated 1.92/5
Members
- arranged by - orchestra
- Andy Fairweather-Low - twelve-string guitar, electric guitar, guitar, bass, vocals
- Graham Broad - drums, percussion
- Doreen Chanter - backing vocals
- Katie Kissoon - backing vocals
- Jimmy Johnson - bass
- National Philharmonic Orchestra - orchestra
- Luis Conte - percussion
- Doyle Bramhall II - guitar
- Snowy White - guitar
- Jon Carin - keyboards
- P.P. Arnold - vocals
- Susannah Melvoin - vocals