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Before the show even begins, those who say they just like Pink Floyd's music but could do without Roger Waters' politics are advised by a graphic emblazoned across the arena to "f*** off".
Well then. Strap in.
Waters, the creative force behind Pink Floyd, is known for writing prog-rock masterpieces such as concept album/rock opera 'The Wall' and unquestionably one of the greatest, and most psychedelic albums of all time: 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.
And while political statements have always been a part of his public performances, that has brought a certain toxicity with it in recent years.
Having split from Pink Floyd in the 1980s, legal disputes followed and since then Waters has been a solo act - but still largely performing material from the old band days, with 'Another Brick in the Wall', 'Comfortably Numb' etc being the centre pieces of his shows.
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But while the 79-year-old has been trading off the youthful counterculture and rebellion of his lyrics from more than 40 years ago ("We don't need no education. We don't need no thought control"), today its meaning has evolved and his lament feels a bit tinfoil hat-ish.
First off though, let’s circle back and remember that this is a brilliant Saturday night for Manchester. Pubs are rammed with Man City fans hoping to see their team win a historic Treble. Fans are flocking to The Etihad to enjoy some pop music junk food (not an insult, junk food is brilliant) as The Weeknd performs. And
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