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Pink Floyd Reunion Post by: Dave-O 19 July, 2010 - 2:13 PM
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Well, knock us down with a feather. Pink Floyd fans your prayers have been answered.
Last week, the first steps toward a Pink Floyd reunion were made when David Gilmour joined Roger Waters on stage at a charity event in London.
It was the first time the pair have performed together since 2005. Waters told his Facebook followers: "David was there as a supporter and was moved to perform an impromptu rendition of George Gershwin's "Summertime" which he performed aided and abetted by supermodel Kate Moss."
The event was a fundraiser for The Hoping Foundation, a charity that supports Palestinian refugee kids.
The gig was such a resounding success the warring frontmen are now working on the idea of Gilmour doing a surprise appearance on Water's current tour of The Wall where he'll get up and perform a couple of songs, maybe at the end of the concert.
Waters said that Gilmour sent him an email which read: "If you do 'To Know Him Is To Love Him' for The Hoping Foundation Gig, I'll come and do 'C. Numb' on one of your Wall shows". The first song was a regular in the band's early soundchecks, while C. Numb is, of course, the Pink Floyd classic "Comfortably Numb".
The last time the pair played together was at 2005's Live 8 concert. Back then it was the first time they'd shared a stage for 25 years. Back then Waters was up for a reunion but Gilmour was completely disinterested.
Of course, a full reunion is impossible with the death of keyboardist Richard Wright in 2008, but still how good what it be to see the remaining members playing "Breathe", "Money", and "Wish You Were Here"?.
Roger Waters is currently on tour doing a 30th Anniversary tour for The Wall across the US. No word on Aussie dates... yet. Fingers crossed!
How excited are you to see a Pink Floyd reunion?
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jo Walsh says
WHAT CAN ONE SAY BUT....WOW!!!
I have been lucky enough to have seen them live and god what a total experience!!
It's about time the 2 "men" got it together after 25 years of harping and warring!
GET IT BACK TOGETHER GUYS!
Posted Tuesday 20 July, 2010 1:24 AM -
Jo Walsh says
One word... WOW!!!!
I'VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE PF LIVE AND WHAT AN EXPERIENCE.
COME ON BOYS AFTER 25 YEARS OF SQUABBLES AND HARPING AT EACH OTHER...
GET IT TOGETHER... PLEASE!!??
Posted Tuesday 20 July, 2010 2:14 AM -
Barto says
I have seen the Roger Water concert and it was excellent, but to get him & David Gilmour back together again to tour would be the ultimate. I would travel anywhere in the world to see the concert, it would be the best of the best.
Posted Tuesday 20 July, 2010 6:44 AM -
Darryl Weir says
That would ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. I would go anywhere in the world to see that.
Posted Tuesday 20 July, 2010 10:40 AM -
Dave-O says
Indeed, how good would it be to hear them do "Wish You Were Here"!
Posted Tuesday 20 July, 2010 3:27 PM -
Chris A says
OMG. The greatest band of all time getting back together again would be the ultimate show.
My husband is a long time fan and we would travel anywhere to see them. What a rush that would be.
Posted Thursday 22 July, 2010 10:36 AM -
S Coombes says
I saw Roger Waters Last year in Melbourne and it was the best experience ever. Too see him and Gilmour would be phenomenal. Can't wait for that to happen. Eagerley awaiting any news.
Posted Thursday 22 July, 2010 6:19 PM -
Jonathon says
This is awesome. If they do a show in Aussie they should pop over and do a show in NZ also. I love Pink Floyd and I'm 16..
Posted Friday 23 July, 2010 11:05 AM -
Leah says
Would love to see Pink Floyd come to Australia! That would be totally awesome!
Posted Friday 23 July, 2010 1:48 PM -
Fez123 says
C'mon lads, give the fans what they want.
Posted Saturday 24 July, 2010 10:45 AM
