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Sammy Hagar fires a fresh dig at former Van Halen bandmate Alex Van Halen, likening him to Roger Waters and saying he understands why Pink Floyd's David Gilmour won't reunite with Waters; he also argues his Best of All Worlds lineup more closely captures the Van Halen experience amid ongoing tensions with the Van Halen camp.
Jack Osbourne publicly criticized Roger Waters for insulting Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath in a recent interview, calling Waters out for being out of touch and disrespectful, following Waters' negative remarks about Ozzy after his passing.
Roger Waters criticized the late Ozzy Osbourne, calling him idiotic and nonsense, which led to a strong rebuke from Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne, who accused Waters of being out of touch and seeking attention through negativity.
Jack Osbourne publicly criticized Roger Waters for his mean-spirited comments about Ozzy Osbourne, calling Waters out for being out of touch and disrespectful after Waters dismissed Ozzy's legacy and death, leading to Osbourne's fiery response on Instagram.
Jack Osbourne publicly criticized Roger Waters for making disrespectful comments about Ozzy Osbourne, whom Waters insulted and dismissed his music and legacy, leading to a heated exchange on social media.
Jack Osbourne publicly criticized Roger Waters for his disrespectful comments about Ozzy Osbourne, who recently passed away, highlighting ongoing tensions and defending his father's legacy amidst recent negative remarks from Waters.
Jack Osbourne publicly criticized Roger Waters after Waters dismissed any interest in Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, calling Waters out for his comments and highlighting their longstanding differences and Waters' apparent disdain for Black Sabbath. Osbourne also referenced Waters' past negative review of Black Sabbath's music.
Music rights company BMG is severing ties with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters due to controversial comments he made about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States. Waters' political statements, including branding President Joe Biden a "war criminal" and denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "not unprovoked," have led to the termination of their publishing agreement. Waters has a history of supporting Palestine and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has sparked accusations of antisemitism, a claim he denies.
Music rights company BMG is parting ways with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over comments he made about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States, leading to the scrapping of a planned release of a newly recorded version of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album Dark Side of the Moon. Waters' divisive rhetoric over Israel has led to accusations of antisemitism, with various controversies surrounding his statements and actions. This split with BMG is unusual for a major publishing deal, and it reflects the ongoing fallout from Waters' controversial remarks.
BMG is reportedly ending its publishing deal with Roger Waters following his outspoken critiques of Israel and controversial comments on Ukraine, with the company's new CEO personally making the decision to part ways. Waters' anti-Zionist position has drawn backlash, reportedly scaring off buyers for Pink Floyd's catalog, and leading to career repercussions such as canceled shows and police investigations. This move by BMG reflects the rare occurrence of an artist losing a publishing deal over controversies.
BMG is parting ways with Roger Waters, the Pink Floyd co-founder, over his controversial political statements about Israel, Ukraine, and the United States. Waters' inflammatory comments have led to the termination of his publishing agreement with BMG, with the company preparing to separate entirely from the veteran musician. This move by BMG's new CEO, Thomas Coesfeld, signals a change in direction for the company, which has built itself into the fourth-largest global music company since its launch in 2008.
Harry Waters, son of Roger Waters, opens up about being fired from his father's touring band after 14 years of playing keyboard and organ. While he doesn't know the exact reason for his dismissal, he speculates that his father wanted a change. Despite the hurt, Harry continues to perform music, recently touring with Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade and joining Pink Floyd cover band Brit Floyd. He also focuses on his own music, including his jazz group and collaboration with John McNally. Harry remains on speaking terms with his father and is open to future opportunities to play Pink Floyd music.
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters sparked controversy at a gig in London's Palladium by spending an hour reading passages from his unpublished book, prompting some fans to walk out. Waters also made headlines for wearing a Nazi-style black trench coat with a red armband at his concerts in Germany earlier this year and for pretending to shoot the crowd with an imitation machine gun during his performances. Recently, he visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in prison, accompanied by his wife and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. Waters has faced criticism for his allegedly anti-Semitic views, including claims that he sang an offensive song about his former agent Bryan Morrison.
Pink Floyd fans attending Roger Waters' gig at the London Palladium were left furious when the musician spent an hour reading from his unpublished autobiography instead of performing. Waters also told the audience to "f**k off" and engaged in stand-up comedy impersonations. Angry concert-goers took to Twitter to express their disappointment, with some claiming they were thrown out for criticizing the show. Waters eventually performed songs from Pink Floyd's iconic album "Dark Side Of The Moon," but the rambling and self-indulgent nature of the event left many fans unsatisfied.
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is facing renewed criticism in a new investigation by the Campaign Against Antisemitism. The investigation includes alleged emails from Waters in which he asks his crew to write derogatory slurs on an inflatable pig used in his concerts. Former music associates also claim that Waters mocked his former band member's grandmother who died in the Holocaust and made derogatory comments about vegetarian food, referring to it as "Jew food." Waters has previously denied being antisemitic.