Biografie und Filmografie

Roger Waters

George Roger Waters (* 6. September 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey, England) ist ein britischer Sänger, E-Bassist, Komponist, Texter und Musikproduzent. Bekanntheit erlangte er als Mitglied der Rockgruppe Pink Floyd, die er mitgründete. Mediale Aufmerksamkeit erhielt auch seine Unterstützung von Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions.

Als Musiker schrieb er meist melancholische Texte, die häufig persönliche Erfahrungen mit einer beißenden und sarkastischen Gesellschaftskritik verbinden und die von einer pessimistischen Sicht auf die moderne Gesellschaft gekennzeichnet sind. Das Album The Wall weist autobiografische Teile aus Waters’ Leben auf. Das letzte Pink-Floyd-Album mit Waters, The Final Cut, entwickelt einige der Themen aus The Wall weiter und ist seinem Vater gewidmet. Zu Waters’ frühesten musikalischen Einflüssen zählen US-amerikanische Blues-Sänger, aber auch Folkmusiker. Auch die 1960er Jahre haben Roger Waters als Songwriter beeinflusst: „Wenn ich fünfzig Songs nennen müsste, die ich gerne geschrieben hätte, dann wären nur sehr wenige davon nicht von Dylan und Lennon“. Roger Waters’ erstes Instrument war die Gitarre, auf der er sich Folk-Songs beibrachte und mit Stücken wie If (Atom Heart Mother) oder Grantchester Meadows (Ummagumma) kultivierte. Bei Sigma 6, seiner ersten Band mit Nick Mason und Richard Wright, spielte er noch Gitarre. Sein erster E-Bass war ein Modell der Firma Rickenbacker. Waters’ Hauptinstrument wurde der Fender Precision-Bass. Roger Waters ist Autodidakt auf seinem Instrument. Stilistisch knüpfte er als Solomusiker anfangs an seine alte Band Pink Floyd an, später kamen Einflüsse von Funk und Soul zum Tragen. Waters war im Jahr 2012 mit 88 Millionen US-Dollar der Musiker mit dem zweithöchsten Jahreseinkommen.

Fotos

Filme (131)

Pink Floyd Live Dortmund 1981

Pink Floyd Live Dortmund 1981

2026 · Self - Bass

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary)

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary)

2025 · Bass, Vocals

Eternal Return - PINK Edition

Eternal Return - PINK Edition

2025 · Music

Janin, Jenin

Janin, Jenin

2025 · Music

Censoring Palestine

Censoring Palestine

2024 · Self

Walled Off

Walled Off

2024 · Producer

Echoes - A History Of Pink Floyd

Echoes - A History Of Pink Floyd

2024 · Self

Roger Waters: This is not a Drill, Live at River Plate Stadium

Roger Waters: This is not a Drill, Live at River Plate Stadium

2023

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Blu-ray)

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Blu-ray)

2023

Lyd

Lyd

2023 · Executive Producer

Môa, Mother Africa Roots

Môa, Mother Africa Roots

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

2023 · Self

Roger Waters: This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague

Roger Waters: This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague

2023 · Producer, Director

Die Geschichte von Syd Barrett & Pink Floyd

Die Geschichte von Syd Barrett & Pink Floyd

2023 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience

2023 · Music

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (50th Anniversary)

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (50th Anniversary)

2023

C'era una volta in Italia - Giacarta sta arrivando

C'era una volta in Italia - Giacarta sta arrivando

2022 · Sé stesso

Pink Floyd: Animals (2018 Remix)

Pink Floyd: Animals (2018 Remix)

2022 · Self, Writer

Si estas paredes cantaran...

Si estas paredes cantaran...

2022 · Self

The Four Walls

The Four Walls

2021 · Producer

Pink Floyd: Hakone Aphrodite 1971

Pink Floyd: Hakone Aphrodite 1971

2021 · Self

Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice

Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice

2020 · Self (archive footage)

A Fleeting Glimpse

A Fleeting Glimpse

2020

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Roger Waters: Us + Them

Roger Waters: Us + Them

2019 · Self - Lead Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Producer, Director

On l'appelait Roda

On l'appelait Roda

2018 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 5 - Reverber/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 5 - Reverber/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 6 - Obfusc/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 6 - Obfusc/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 4 - Devi/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 4 - Devi/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 3 - Dramatis/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 3 - Dramatis/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation

2016 · Self

Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972

Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972

2016 · Self

The Ploy

The Ploy

2016 · Music, Original Music Composer

The Occupation of the American Mind

The Occupation of the American Mind

2016 · Narrator (voice), Thanks

Roger Waters: Amused to Death

Roger Waters: Amused to Death

2015

Roger Waters: The Wall

Roger Waters: The Wall

2014 · Self - Vocal, Guitar, and Bass, Director, Producer, Script, Writer

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1

2014 · himself

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2

2014 · himself

12-12-12

12-12-12

2013

Chit Chat with Oysters

Chit Chat with Oysters

2013 · Self

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here

2012 · Self

Pink Floyd - The Wall (Immersion Box)

Pink Floyd - The Wall (Immersion Box)

2012 · Self

Pink Floyd – 1982-2012 : Les 30 ans de The Wall

Pink Floyd – 1982-2012 : Les 30 ans de The Wall

2011 · Self

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (Immersion Box Set)

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (Immersion Box Set)

2011 · Self, Director

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (Immersion Box Set)

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (Immersion Box Set)

2011 · Self

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall

2011 · Self

Roger Waters : The Wall - Live Netherlands

Roger Waters : The Wall - Live Netherlands

2011 · self, Director

Roger Waters – 30th Anniversary Of The Wall

Roger Waters – 30th Anniversary Of The Wall

2011 · himself

Pink Floyd: The Best of Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd: The Best of Pink Floyd

2011

Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour

Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour

2011 · Self (archive footage)

Roger Waters The Wall on Tour

Roger Waters The Wall on Tour

2010 · self, Director

Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd

2010 · Self

Roger Waters - Live/Rock in Rio Lisbon Portugal

Roger Waters - Live/Rock in Rio Lisbon Portugal

2010

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Interviews

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Interviews

2009 · Self

A Technicolor Dream

A Technicolor Dream

2008 · Himself

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - The Ultimate Critical Review

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - The Ultimate Critical Review

2008 · Self

The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?

The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?

2007 · Self

Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal

Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal

2007 · Self

David Gilmour - Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine

David Gilmour - Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine

2007 · Self

Roger Waters - Live Earth

Roger Waters - Live Earth

2007

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd: A Momentary Lapse of Reason

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd: A Momentary Lapse of Reason

2007 · Self

Roger Waters: Live in Argentina

Roger Waters: Live in Argentina

2007 · Himself (Lead vocals, Bas, Acoustic Guitar)

Roger Waters - The Dark Side of the Moon Live - Bogota 2007

Roger Waters - The Dark Side of the Moon Live - Bogota 2007

2007 · self, Director

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

2007 · Self

Mimzy - Meine Freundin aus der Zukunft

Mimzy - Meine Freundin aus der Zukunft

2007 · Songs

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd: Meddle

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd: Meddle

2007 · Self

Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983

Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983

2007 · Self

Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes

Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes

2006 · Self

Roger Waters: Live at Rock in Rio Lisboa, 2006

Roger Waters: Live at Rock in Rio Lisboa, 2006

2006 · vocals, bass, acoustic guitar

Live 8

Live 8

2005 · Self

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb

2005 · Self

Pink Floyd London '66-'67

Pink Floyd London '66-'67

2005 · Self

Pink Floyd - The Reunion Concert

Pink Floyd - The Reunion Concert

2005 · Self - Bass, Vocals, Director

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974

2005 · Self

Pink Floyd: Live Anthology

Pink Floyd: Live Anthology

2005 · Self - Bass, Vocals

Pink Floyd -The Wall Lost Documentary

Pink Floyd -The Wall Lost Documentary

2004 · Self

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996

2004 · Self (archive footage)

Pink Floyd:  Video Anthology Vol. 4

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 4

2004 · Self

Pink Floyd:  Video Anthology Vol. 5

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 5

2004 · Self

Pink Floyd:  Video Anthology Vol. 2

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 2

2004 · Self

Pink Floyd:  Video Anthology Vol. 3

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 3

2004 · Self

Pink Floyd:  Video Anthology Vol. 1

Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 1

2004 · Self

Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon

Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon

2003 · Self

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

2003 · Self

Roger Waters: In The Flesh - Live

Roger Waters: In The Flesh - Live

2000 · Himself - Vocals, Bas

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall

2000 · Self

The Dark Side of the Rainbow

The Dark Side of the Rainbow

2000 · Music

Retrospective: Looking Back at the Wall

Retrospective: Looking Back at the Wall

1999 · Self

The Abbey Road Story

The Abbey Road Story

1998 · Self

State of Fear

State of Fear

1997

Pink Floyd: The Story

Pink Floyd: The Story

1994 · self

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Folk Rock Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Folk Rock Night

1991 · Himself

Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin

Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin

1990 · Self / Pink, The Father / The Doctor, Writer

Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.

Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.

1988 · Himself, Writer, Music

Roger Waters: Radio KAOS

Roger Waters: Radio KAOS

1988 · Vocals, Bass

When the Wind Blows

When the Wind Blows

1986 · Original Music Composer

John Lennon: A Journey in the Life

John Lennon: A Journey in the Life

1985 · Self

Roger Waters: Video Anthology

Roger Waters: Video Anthology

1984

Superstars in Concert

Superstars in Concert

1984 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Final Cut

Pink Floyd: The Final Cut

1983 · Himself, Screenplay, Music Producer, Music

Pink Floyd: The Wall

Pink Floyd: The Wall

1982 · Screenplay, Music, Music Producer, Musician

The Other Side of the Wall

The Other Side of the Wall

1982 · Self

Pink Floyd: The Wall Live at Earl's Court

Pink Floyd: The Wall Live at Earl's Court

1980 · Director, Writer

Pink Floyd:  The Wall - Nassau Coliseum

Pink Floyd: The Wall - Nassau Coliseum

1980 · Self - Bass, Vocals

Monsieur René Magritte

Monsieur René Magritte

1978 · Music

Mars Men

Mars Men

1976 · Music

Pink Floyd - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena

Pink Floyd - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena

1975 · self, Director

The Dark Side of The Moon - Live at Wembley`74

The Dark Side of The Moon - Live at Wembley`74

1974 · Self, Music, Director

Crystal Voyager

Crystal Voyager

1973 · Songs

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

1973 · Self

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii

1972 · Bass, Vocals, Music

The Valley

The Valley

1972 · Original Music Composer

David A Guiar

David A Guiar

1972 · Music

Stamping Ground

Stamping Ground

1971 · Self - Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd: Live in Royaumont, FR

Pink Floyd: Live in Royaumont, FR

1971 · Self

The Body

The Body

1970 · Music

Pink Floyd: Saint-Tropez

Pink Floyd: Saint-Tropez

1970 · Self

Pink Floyd: KQED

Pink Floyd: KQED

1970 · Self

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)

1970 · Self

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival

1970 · Self

Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother

Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother

1970 · Self, Director

Zabriskie Point

Zabriskie Point

1970 · Original Music Composer

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1969 · Original Music Composer

Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968

Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968

1968

Pink Floyd - Live at Brighton Dome 1972

Pink Floyd - Live at Brighton Dome 1972

· Self - Bass

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (The Director's Cut )

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (The Director's Cut )

The Enchanted Loom

The Enchanted Loom

· Music

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