Roger Waters' Controversial Berlin Concert: A Recap
TL;DR
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is being investigated by Berlin police for wearing a Nazi-style uniform during a concert. The police are investigating the "suspicion of incitement to public hatred because the clothing worn on stage could be used to glorify or justify Nazi rule". Waters has denied any support for fascism and said that his performance was a statement against fascism, injustice, and bigotry. He has been accused of holding anti-Jewish views but denies the accusations, saying he was protesting against Israeli policies, not Jewish people.
- Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters says Berlin gig controversy a ‘smear’ Al Jazeera English
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- Berlin police investigating Roger Waters for wearing SS officer uniform Fox News
- Roger Waters could face legal issues for use of Anne Frank's name The Jerusalem Post
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