Roger Waters was the main lyricist for the classic British rock band Pink Floyd. He, along with Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright, formed the band in 1965 and released their first album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn in 1967. In 1968, Syd Barrett was replaced by guitarist/singer David Gilmour. He and Gilmour were the main creative forces behind the albums Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, and Wish You Were Here; Waters eventually became the primary songwriter, being the driving force behind Animals, and The Wall as well as the sole songwriter of The Final Cut. Waters became well-known for being an intense perfectionist and his controlling nature alienated the rest of the band. The Final Cut, released in 1983, was essentially a Roger Waters solo album "performed by Pink Floyd" as the credits stated. This would be the group's last album with Waters. David Gilmour decided to carry on with Pink Floyd and Waters, believing that Pink Floyd was a "non-entity" without him, sued the rest of the band to retire the Pink Floyd name. His lawsuit ultimately failed, and Pink Floyd released three more studio albums and two double live albums, without him.
The feud between David Gilmour and Roger Waters lasted for decades, and it wasn't until Live 8 in 2005 that they finally decided to set their differences aside and perform a brief set for the charity gig. This would be the last time that Pink Floyd would ever perform together in their "classic" lineup. Shortly after the show, there was much speculation that Pink Floyd would get back together for a full reunion tour, but Gilmour ultimately nixed the idea, stating that although the Live 8 gig was fun, the rehearsals were not.
Much to everyone's surprise, Gilmour and Waters reunited once again on July 11, 2010 for a charity performance for “The Hoping Foundation,” an organization that supports Palestinian refugee kids. At Ronnie Scott’s club in London, the duo performed four songs together: “To Know Him Is to Love Him” (a cover of the old Teddy Bear’s song), “Wish You Were Here,” “Comfortably Numb,” and finally (after a special request) “Another Brick in the Wall Part 2.” Once again, just like after the Live 8 Reunion, speculation began regarding future reunions. No official Pink Floyd reunion has yet been set, but Gilmour did promise that he would join Roger Waters for one show on his 2010-11 “The Wall” tour, performing “Comfortably Numb.” Gilmour fulfilled his promise on May 14, 2011 in London.
Waters has so far released the following solo albums:
* Music from The Body soundtrack with Ron Geesin(1970)
* The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984)
* When the Wind Blows soundtrack with contributions from other artists as well (1986)
* Radio K.A.O.S. (1987)
* The Wall: Live in Berlin (1990)
* Amused to Death (1992)
* In the Flesh live (2000)
* Flickering Flame: The Solo Years, Vol. 1 (2003)
* Ça Ira (Opera) (2005)
*Is This the Life We Really Want? (2017)
*Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale (2018)
*The Lockdown Sessions (2022)
Great Gig in the Sky
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And then I wrote to Kendel.
Afterwards, I decided to write a letter to Kendel.
Dear Kendel,
Hello, Kendel.
The other night in Zagreb, at the end of the show, when I sometimes wax political,
During a recent performance in Zagreb, towards the conclusion of the show, when I occasionally speak about political matters,
I suddenly found myself telling 10,000 Croats Don's One Road story.
I unexpectedly began sharing Don's One Road story with an audience of 10,000 Croats.
I had no idea if they would get it. When I got to the line, There is only one road in Yugoslavia,
I wasn't certain if they would understand its significance. However, when I reached the part where I mentioned 'There is only one road in Yugoslavia,'
they burst into loud and genuine laughter.
they erupted in enthusiastic and heartfelt laughter.
I told them the rest of the story in brief, including Kirby's cancer, and reached the end.
I briefly recounted the remainder of the tale, which involved Kirby's illness, and concluded the narrative.
There is only one road.
The core idea here is that there exists a singular path or route.
I stayed in touch with Kendel.
I maintained communication with Kendel.
She lived a couple of hundred yards down the road from the farm house.
Her residence was located several hundred yards away from the farmhouse.
Somehow Don's plan for the Eagle Farm to stay in the family never worked out and it went on the market.
Regrettably, Don's aspiration to keep the Eagle Farm within the family didn't materialize, and it was subsequently put up for sale.
Eventually, an estate sale was organised and Kendel kept me informed.
After some time, an estate sale was arranged, and Kendel graciously provided me with updates regarding this matter.
It's a long drive.
The distance one must travel is quite considerable.
It was still light when we got there, so we went to the farm
Since daylight still remained upon our arrival, we proceeded to the farm.
and sat on the porch and chatted to a few people who were gathered there.
We then took a seat on the porch and engaged in conversation with a small group of individuals who had gathered.
Some ladies intent on protecting Don's legacy, determined to at least buy his red chair, and some other important stuff.
Several ladies were determined to safeguard Don's legacy, ensuring that they would acquire items such as his red chair and other significant belongings.
I told Kendel that if it was okay with the estate, I would like a couple of bale hooks and some baling twine from the barn.
I informed Kendel that, with the approval of the estate, I would appreciate receiving a pair of bale hooks and a quantity of baling twine retrieved from the barn.
She organised that. Thank you, sweet Kendel.
She made the necessary arrangements. I am grateful, dear Kendel.
Tears burn my eyes, my new old friend.
Tears well up in my eyes, my recently reestablished friendship.
My bale hooks and twine arrived a few months later, with a colour photograph of Don with Kendel.
After a few months had passed, my bale hooks and twine finally arrived, accompanied by a colored photograph featuring Don and Kendel together.
They live hooks, twine, and pic slap-bang in the middle of some beautiful shelves we have on the landing.
Currently, those hooks, twine, and photograph reside prominently on the center of our lovely shelves situated on the landing.
In pride of place alongside some mummified dragonflies, and old robin's eggs.
They possess a position of great significance, displayed beside preserved dragonflies and antique robin's eggs.
Treasured.
These items are cherished and highly valued.
Forever catching the rays of the dying sun.
Eternally capturing the radiant glow of the sun as it sets.
At that gin rumminy time of the afternoon that I love.
During that enchanting and captivating period of the afternoon that I hold dear.
Well. RIP Donald Hall.
Well, may Donald Hall rest in peace.
And now I've arrived at the bit I was looking for.
At this moment, I have reached the specific part I had been seeking.
The Crossroads
The pivotal juncture or decision point in one's journey.
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