Roger Waters sat down with Double Down News to set the record straight on him being ‘cancelled’ and addresses that he is not Anti-Semitic.
He explains the themes used during The Wall theatrical bits in his current This Is Not A Drill show and The Wall shows from 1980/81, 1990 and the 2010-2013 tour.
We know this is old news but our news section was closed during the release so we thought we would put this out there as it may be of interest to all of you collectors out there! Back in February it was announced that a Japanese reissue of The Dark Side Of The Moon on SACD would also be released for the 50th anniversary. Release date was April 19th, 2023.
Packaged in a Japanese original mini LP “The Dark Side of the Moon” from Pink Floyd features 5.1ch Surround Sound and remastering. Uses the Hybrid Multichannel SACD masters released by Analogue Productions in 2021. Features 7-inch cardboard sleeve packaging, faithfully replicating its UK original LP design. Comes with an obi featuring the “golden obi” used for its 4ch Quadraphonic edition released in 1970’s in Japan. Rare items related to their second Japan tour in 1972 are faithfully replicated and listed below.
The SACD is currently still in stock and can be purchased using this link: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SICP-10143
Solo artist Mark Grundhoefer has released another beautiful collaboration with Harry Waters (son of Roger Waters). Its a beautiful track titled I Sent The Bird that consists of some finger-style guitar with Harry accompanying him on piano and is now available on all streaming platforms.
Visit https://markgrundhoefer.bandcamp.com/track/i-sent-the-bird to purchase the digital track for yourself and support Mark and Harry. Also, catch Harry on tour this summer with Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade who are playing Pink Floyd’s Animals album in its entirety! https://lesclaypool.com for tour dates and tickets!
How exciting! the first of two competitions we are holding in June 2023! Author Richard Houghton is donating a copy of his book Wish You Were Here – A People’s History of Pink Floyd as a giveaway for the site as part of our 25th anniversary. Even though the book will not be published until October we can still pick a winner this month and Richard will post the winner a copy in October! See below for details on how to win!
Wish You Were Here – A People’s History of Pink Floyd is being published later this year. Originally available in paperback as Pink Floyd – I Was There, this fully revised and expanded edition is being published by Spenwood Books in a limited edition hardback in full colour. With over 500 fan memories of seeing Pink Floyd, from the early days in Cambridge through to Live 8 plus solo shows by Roger, David and Nick, this is a book that no Pink Floyd fan will want to be without and tells the band’s story in a completely unique way.
Priced at £30, the book can be pre-ordered now at a 20% discount (excluding postage) from Spenwood Books, and early bird orderers will get their names included in the book as a sponsor (or you can ask for someone else’s name to be printed in the book). Plus you’ll also qualify for a free hardback copy of Cream – A People’s History (RRP £19.99, while stocks last).
You can pre-order Wish You Were Here – A People’s History of Pink Floyd and claim your 20% discount and a free copy of Cream – A People’s History using this link: https://spenwoodbooks.com/product/wish-you-were-here-a-peoples-history-of-pink-floyd/ And if you’re thinking ‘well I might order the book but is the story I sent in going to be in the book?’, please email Richard using the email below and he will be in contact to let you know. Wish You Were Here – A People’s History of Pink Floyd will be published on 20 October 2023.
Competition is now closed! and the winner is: Paul Eakins! Thank you to everyone who participated and thanks to everyone for celebrating 25 years with A Fleeting Glimpse! We appreciate each and every one of you, from the bottom of our hearts – THANK YOU! Be sure to look out for more exciting things to come in the near future 😉
Just a reminder that Roger Waters’ new album is available for purchase today June 2nd, 2023. The album titled “The Lockdown Sessions” was made during the 2020/2021 COVID lockdown and have already been released via streaming this past December of 2022. 
Roger Waters The Lockdown Sessions on Vinyl: USA | UK
Roger Waters The Lockdown Sessions on CD: USA | UK
Tracklist:
1. Mother
2. Two Suns In The Sunset
3. Vera
4. The Gunner’s Dream
5. The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range
6. Comfortably Numb 2022
“Our Us and Them Tour lasted three years…At every gig we did an encore after the main show closed with Comfortably Numb…the encore was always Mother…I can’t remember why I decided to start doing other songs?…Anyway, at some point after the end of the tour…I started thinking, “It could make an interesting album, all those encores”…“The Encores”. ”Yeah, has a nice ring to it!” Then…I’m in England doing the Ginger Baker tribute gig one Tuesday night at the Hammersmith Odeon with Eric Clapton and…the following Saturday marching from The Australian Embassy to Parliament Square to make a speech in support of Julian Assange, when bugger me, Covid…Schlummmm! For me it was Friday March 13th 2020. Lockdown! So much for the “Encores” project. Unless… We’ve tacked C. Numb on the end of the collection, as an appropriate exclamation point in closing this circle of love.” – Roger Waters
Follow Roger’s social media link to get the full video performances directed by Sean Evans and produced by Roger and Gus Seyffert featuring the Us+Them band: Roger Waters on Vocals, Guitar and Piano; Gus Seyffert on Bass, Cellos and Vocals; Joey Waronker on Drums and Percussion; Dave Kilminster on Guitar and Rhythm Guitar; Jonathan Wilson on Guitar and Vocals; Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius on Backing Vocals; Bo Koster on Hammond Organ and Ian Ritchie on Saxophone.
Happy 87th birthday to Gerald Scarfe! Legendary artist who’s work with Pink Floyd since the Wish You Were Here album most notably on The Wall has become a trademark and is unmistakable and continues to captivate and inspire people to this day. Head to Gerald’s website to see all of his amazing work and you can purchase your own original artwork done by Gerald himself!
Hi everyone,
I’d like to introduce myself! My name is Tony and I have been a part of AFG since 2006 just as a 16 year old boy I remember lurking the forums and being impressed by the fandom and taken in by the lovely community as one of their own. Pink Floyd has created many long lasting friendships and brought me so much joy for almost 20+ years. To say I love Pink Floyd would be an understatement.
I love all versions of the band and their solo careers. I fully support each and every member in their past and current endeavors and I aim to make AFG a family oriented and welcoming place for all fans and continue the good nature of the site in which Col founded since 1998. I am honored to have the privilege to be site director. I want to thank those who recommended me for the job, I love you dearly and I will not let anyone down. This is my passion and after all we are here to celebrate the legacy created by David, Nick, Roger, Rick and of course Syd.
Thank you, my line is always open to everybody! and stay tuned for some exciting giveaways and interviews in the near future!! You’re going to love what we have in store.
Love,
Tony
Fingal’s Cave is a podcast for all true Pink Floyd fans. Follow them in search of the best recordings and experience the exciting stories of tapers, traders and researchers.
In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets Lee Harris, co-founder and guitarist with supergroup, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. Lee recalls being a fan of Pink Floyd from an early age, trips to Kensington and Camden markets in London to buy bootlegs and his memories of Floyd Xmas Mix ’93. Other highlights of the hour include, the story of how the Saucers were formed, Roger Waters’ performance in New York when he joined the band for Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun, and Lee’s experience of the famous concert in Luxembourg 2018.
Photo by Frank Donnelly
Tony Rapata. – Site Director. Tony has an incredible knowledge of Pink Floyd that goes back years.You want news? Tony has got it.
Greetings all. Regular visitors know that our news section was closed for a number of weeks whilst we had a bit of a shakeout (and a break!)
Well WE ARE BACK. Bigger & better than ever and with a new site director.
It is my absolute pleasure to introduce to you our new site director Tony Rapata. Tony has been a die hard Floyd fan for many years and has an extensive Pink Floyd knowledge. Tony initially will be taking on the job of bringing you all the news. Tony will also be responsible for some of the GIVEAWAYS that can be won on this site throughout June.
I’m now going to hand over the site to Tony where I know it will be in safe & secure hands.
Peace
Col T
