Roger Waters Dismisses Criticism of Berlin Concerts as a ‘Smear’ Campaign: ‘I Will Persist in Denouncing Injustice’

27.05.2023

Roger Waters is attending to extensive reaction he’s obtained after putting on a Nazi-like attire throughout his current performances in Berlin.

On Friday (May 26), the Pink Floyd founder shared a declaration on social media sites regarding his questionable May 17-18 programs at Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, which have prompted an investigation by German authorities.

“My recent performance in Berlin has attracted bad faith attacks from those who want to smear and silence me because they disagree with my political views and moral principles,” Waters created in his declaration, which was uploaded on Twitter.

“The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms. Attempts to portray those elements as something else are disingenuous and politically motivated.”

During his Berlin reveals, Waters wore a costume similar to a Nazi SS soldier’s attire — a lengthy black layer with a red armband — while directing a phony rifle at the group. In his declaration, the singer/bassist stated that the “depiction of an unhinged fascist demagogue” has actually been included in his previous real-time efficiencies given that the launch of the 1980 movie The Wall.

Following the performances, Berlin authorities opened up an examination of Waters on uncertainty of incitement over the Nazi-design attire. Authorities stated the outfit might comprise glorification, validation or authorization of Nazi guideline as well as as a result a disruption of the general public tranquility, the Associated Press reports.

“I have spent my entire life speaking out against authoritarianism and oppression wherever I see it,” Waters created in response. “When I was a child after the war, the name of Anne Frank was often spoken in our house, she became a permanent reminder of what happens when fascism is left unchecked. My parents fought the Nazis in World War II, with my father paying the ultimate price.”

Waters ended his declaration, creating, “Regardless of the consequences of the attacks against me, I will continue to condemn injustice and all those who perpetrate it.”

See Waters’ complete declaration on Twitter listed below.