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Originally posted by Zem
I read an interview a while ago, i honestly don't remember where its from, a german magazine comes to mind, but roger was asked why he didn't like dave and he simply said, "I just don't like him." He went on to say that when you spend so many years with someone that you just grow to not like them and such. They are two remarkably different personalities and its remarkable and a blessing that they managed to coexist as long as they did. |
here's the end of the interview
Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 17 May 2003
as per brain damage
SZ: Mister Waters, nearly 20 years ago you departed from your old colleagues, followed by one of the bizarrest fights in the history of entertainment. You are in contact again with keyboardist Rick Wright and drummer Nick Mason. How is your relationship with subsequent band leader, guitarist David Gilmour?
Roger Waters: There is no relationship. We haven't talked to each other since 1985, except recently regarding a recording, during a strange telephone conference.
SZ: What role did David Gilmour have in Pink Floyd?
Roger Waters: A big one. As an example, he is an excellent guitarist.
SZ: Hmm, sorry, but why don't you meet with David Gilmour, sit together after all these years and have a beer...
Roger Waters: Why should I do that?
SZ: As an example, in the case of a Pink Floyd reunion, they would pay unbelievable money!
Roger Waters: Im not interested in that. At the moment I'm working on an opera and on a regular studio album. Why should I waste my time talking to David Gilmour?
SZ: Because...
Roger Waters: Do you know what?
SZ: What?
Roger Waters: I don’t like him.
SZ: You don’t like him.
Roger Waters: Exactly, I dont like him. Very simple. David and I were always very different, with very different views and thoughts. It was like that when he joined the band in 1968. And it never changed. There comes a time when you have to realize the truth. And the truth is: I dont like him. [He smiles]
SZ: Very simple.
Roger Waters: As I said. Very simple.