News, People frustrated when Pink Floyd concert turns into an anti-Trump rally (boycott, Chicago)

[EDnurse]

Originally Posted by ottomobeale

Shut up and sing.

...and fire up a joint...

[steven_h]

Originally Posted by John1960

NEW ORLEANS – People likened Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters' packed show in New Orleans overnight to propaganda and were frustrated with the second half of the show being devoted to Waters' hatred of President Donald Trump.

Attendees told WBRZ, Water featured images of war and protests on giant screens as he performed. During one set, a pig with Donald Trump's image on it floated above the heads of spectators. Graphics spelled out “Trump is a pig” throughout the performance.

People frustrated when La. concert turns into an anti-Trump rally

So sad... I grew up with Pink Floyd! Money was the hit of the time that was played at my Jr High graduation.

Originally Posted by EDnurse

...and fire up a joint...

Not before 10p bro

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by steven_h

So sad... I grew up with Pink Floyd! Money was the hit of the time that was played at my Jr High graduation.



Not before 10p bro

Money is a statement on society.

[No_Recess]

It's art. Anything can happen.

[Pruzhany]

Officials want Nassau Events to cancel Roger Waters concert | Newsday

Waters has been labeled an anti-Semite by the Anti-Defamation League. His concerts often feature visuals such a flying pig emblazoned with a Star of David.

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by Moth

$300 per ticket and VIP sections?

Is he selling Wall golf balls too?

Yes.

Is this a new concept for you? Anti-capitalists who make money? Gee, I'm sorry. This isn't a new thing.

[6.7traveler]

Originally Posted by BeerGeek40

Love Pink Floyd.
Can't stand Roger Waters.

This. Pink Floyd was a great band 40 years ago. Now it's time for Roger to hang it up and call it a day and stop trying to pretend he is any good. Hasn't wrote anything remotely good or groundbreaking since the 70's yet still pretends he's cool and not a total douche.

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by NVplumber

Pink Floyd was never a favorite of mine and this wasn't them anyway. British bands have always tended to stick their noses out in commentary on American politics. The Beatles sort of kicked that trend off. Personally I can care less what Waters thinks about our country. His own has its issues, and he could stay busy enough playing to his fans there, but I guess he's just doing as Romans do with the venue here.

I used to like Floyd well enough. However the classic rock stations here have quite burned me out on them and Zeppelin as well. And a couple specific US bands. One can count on hearing Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith and Van Halen offered up in just about every play set. Meh. I can't care what any band or celebrity types think of US leadership and policies. Thankfully, I don't have to listen to any of them.

Interestingly enough, The Beatles were against the ginormous taxes England imposed on their income. No matter. Still one of my faves.

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by stan4

Like I said, I was equally cheezed at the liberal AND conservative nonsense.

I mean, be an effin professional and do your damn job. I don't preach politics in the middle of seeing patients.

"Wait! Stop CPR. I'd like to share My ALREADY WELL-KNOWN and highly irrelevant political opinions with everyone in this room."

My mechanic or plumber or electrician doesn't stop working to stand there and give me his opinions about the election.

I mean, geezus. So disrespectful.

I respect artists and I understand their sole purpose isn't to kiss my arse and appeal to MY sensitivities.

[ditchlights]

If I stopped listening to (or watching) every artist or actor that was opposite of my political liking it would be a very lonely and boring world. I can always get past their views and respect their work. I recognize no one is perfect and we all have flaws....