Lyrics Shine on you crazy diamond Roger Waters

Biografia

Roger Waters, born George Roger Waters on September 6, 1943, in Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire, is a British singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. He is best known as the bassist and co-founder of Pink Floyd, with whom he achieved worldwide fame in the 1970s thanks to iconic albums such as *The Dark Side of the Moon* (1973), *Wish You Were Here* (1975), and *Animals* (1977). Waters was the primary lyricist and composer for Pink Floyd until 1985, when he left the band due to internal conflicts. After his departure from Pink Floyd, Waters embarked on a successful solo career, releasing albums such as *The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking* (1984), *Radio K.A.O.S.* (1987), and *Amnesiac* (2001). His works are characterized by often political and social lyrics that address themes such as war, violence, consumerism, and the loss of identity. Among his most famous songs are "Another Brick in the Wall", "Comfortably Numb", "Us and Them", and "Money". Waters is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, with an indelible mark on progressive rock music.