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Today, indie folk singer Sufjan Stevens announced the release of a new album Carrie & Lowell, which is named after his mother and stepfather and features a photograph of the two on the front cover. After all that rock music has done to encourage people to disobey their parents, it's honestly refreshing to see Stevens pay tribute to his parents this way, but he's far from the only rock artist who has done this. Here are 10 artists who have paid tribute to their parents in their music, either with one song or with entire albums. -
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Calls Out U.S., Guantanamo Bay Practices in Op-Ed
Former Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters chimed in on the issue in an op-ed for The Daily Mail, specifically citing a 46-year-old prisoner, Shaker Aamer, who has been held for almost 13 years without trial. -
5 Best Songs from Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'
Today, Nov. 30, marks the 35th anniversary of Pink Floyd's last great album "The Wall," a disturbing rock opera that tells the story of a rock star named Pink who gradually drives himself insane through complete emotional isolation. In honor of the anniversary of this incredible album, here are its five best songs. -
Pink Floyd Drummer Nick Mason Compares Roger Waters To Stalin In Recent Interview
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Pink Floyd Release Another Audio Clip From Upcoming Album 'The Endless River' [LISTEN]
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Roger Waters Reminds Fans on Facebook He Is Not on New Pink Floyd Album 'Endless River,' Tells Them to 'Get a Grip'
Even though it has been nearly 30 years since Roger Waters left Pink Floyd in pursuit of a solo career, there are apparently people out there who are under the assumption that he has rejoined the band for their new album "The Endless River," which he has not. -
David Gilmour Calls New Pink Floyd Album “Evocative and Emotional”: Guitarist Claims ‘The Endless River’ Is A Tribute To Richard Wright
Famed psychedelic rockers Pink Floyd are gearing up to release their new album The Endless River, the band’s first since 1994’s The Division Bell. It’s set to drop this coming Nov. 10. And now, NME reports that guitarist David Gilmour has called it both “emotional” and “evocative.” -
Orchestras Plus Heavy Metal: Celebrating Symphonic Performances with Deep Purple, Metallica, Scorpions and More
Deep Purple somewhat summarized what heavy metal was with its 1969 album 'Concerto for Group and Orchestra,' not in music but in attitude. All of the costumes, all of the hair products, all of the huge guitar solos...go big or go home. Sometimes that meant playing with a whole dang orchestra, even if your lyrics about women and booze don't make sense with it. -
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Premieres ‘The Wall’ Documentary at Toronto International Film Festival
The long-awaited tour documentary from former Pink Floyd bassist (and founding member) Roger Waters premiered this past Saturday (Sept. 6) at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). -
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters To Premiere 'The Wall' Tour Film At Toronto International Film Festival
Rolling Stone reports that a film documenting Roger Waters' massive tour of Pink Floyd's The Wall is set to premiere in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. -
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Rihanna, Roger Waters, Eddie Vedder, Waka Flocka Flame, And More Respond On Social Media
With the growing conflict between Israel and Palestine, many people are turning to social media to voice their opinions, frustrations, prayers, and calls for peace. Most celebrities are keeping silent on the issue to avoid a PR nightmare by choosing sides. However, there are a few outspoken ones who have openly discussed the issue online. Some of them are simply calling for peace in general while others have chosen sides. Eddie Vedder, Rihanna, and more weigh in on the issue. -
Neil Young Cancels Concert In Tel Aviv
Pitchfork reports that Neil Young & Crazy Horse have been forced to cancel their July 17 show at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, Israel. According to The Jerusalem Post, the show's promoter Shuki Weiss revealed in a press release that, "The cancellation is due to the barrage of rockets that have been fired in recent days and concern for the safety of an audience for such an event."
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