Roger Waters
Roger Waters is one of rock history’s most visionary and uncompromising voices. As a founding member, bassist, and principal lyricist of the legendary band Pink Floyd, Waters helped shape an era of progressive rock with conceptually rich albums that redefined the boundaries of popular music. His poetic writing, often laced with sharp social commentary and deep emotional weight, became a defining feature of the band’s most iconic releases.
With 'The Dark Side of the Moon' (1973), Pink Floyd delivered a sonic masterpiece that remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. Waters' lyrical themes of time, madness, and modern life resonated deeply with a generation. He took creative reins even further with 'Wish You Were Here' (1975), a haunting tribute to former bandmate Syd Barrett, and 'Animals' (1977), a scathing critique of societal structures. In 1979, 'The Wall' - largely conceptualized and written by Waters alone - became a cultural phenomenon, blending narrative-driven rock with theatrical performance and elaborate visuals.
After leaving Pink Floyd in the 1980s, Waters pursued a solo career that stayed true to his artistic ethos. Albums like The 'Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking', 'Amused to Death', and 'Is This the Life We Really Want?' continued his exploration of war, politics, and the human condition, solidifying his status as a fiercely original solo artist.
Waters remains an influential figure in modern music and political discourse, known for his boundary-pushing live shows and commitment to causes beyond the music stage.
Below, we’ve compiled all the albums and releases we have in our assortment from Roger Waters' solo career.