George Roger Waters - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 09, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Great Bookham, Surrey, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also George Roger Waters's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Co-founding Pink Floyd and contributions as bassist and lyricist on albums like 'The Wall', 'The Dark Side of the Moon', and 'Wish You Were Here'. |
Intro
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the co-founder, bassist, and one of the primary lyricists for the iconic progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Waters was a driving creative force behind many of the band's most influential albums, including 'The Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here', 'Animals', and 'The Wall.' His work is noted for its conceptual depth and socio-political commentary.
Early Life & Background
Roger Waters was born on September 9, 1943, in Great Bookham, Surrey, England. His father, Eric Fletcher Waters, was a schoolteacher and a conscientious objector who later fought and died in World War II. Waters attended Cambridge High School for Boys, where he met future Pink Floyd members Syd Barrett and David Gilmour.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded Pink Floyd in 1965 with Syd Barrett, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason.
- Served as the band's principal lyricist and conceptual leader from the mid-1970s.
- Wrote and co-produced landmark albums such as 'The Dark Side of the Moon' (1973), 'Wish You Were Here' (1975), 'Animals' (1977), and 'The Wall' (1979).
- Launched a solo career after leaving Pink Floyd in 1985, releasing albums such as 'The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking', 'Radio K.A.O.S.', and 'Amused to Death'.
- Staged 'The Wall – Live in Berlin' in 1990 to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- Reunited with Pink Floyd for Live 8 in 2005.
Trivia
- Waters often infuses his lyrics with themes of war, politics, and human rights.
- He is known for large-scale live performances, particularly of 'The Wall'.
- Waters is an outspoken activist on various human rights and political issues.
FAQs
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George Roger Waters is 82 years old.
George Roger Waters was born the 9 September 1943.
Great Bookham, Surrey, England.
On His Birth-Day
About September 9th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: Operation Avalanche, launched on September 9, 1943, was a major Allied amphibious assault on the Italian coast near Salerno. The operation involved U.S. and British forces aiming to secure a beachhead and advance inland. Despite initial German counterattacks, the Allies established a foothold, leading to further operations in the Italian Campaign.
- Day of the week: September 9th, 1943 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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