Roger Waters

Pink Floyd unveils hidden gems in annual 'copyright dump' strategy

As part of an annual tradition, experienced artistes discreetly release unsanctioned-quality recordings in the final days of each year. This practice aims to safeguard their copyrights, driven by a somewhat ambiguous European Union regulation dictating that artistes must officially release sound recordings within 50 years of their creation, following a "use it or lose it" principle. Failure to do so results in the recordings entering the public domain, allowing anyone to legally release them without compensating the creators.

Israel-Gaza conflict / Roger Waters faces hotel rejections amid antisemitism allegations

Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, has reportedly been turned down while making reservations at hotels in Argentina and Uruguay due to allegations of antisemitism tied to his outspoken pro-Palestinian stance. 

Stones, Dylan, McCartney play Coachella site in October

Goldenvoice announces that the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters and the Who will perform during a three-day concert in the Southern California desert where the annual Coachella music festival is held. This is the first time these stalwart rockers have shared a billing.

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

Pink Floyd unveils hidden gems in annual 'copyright dump' strategy

As part of an annual tradition, experienced artistes discreetly release unsanctioned-quality recordings in the final days of each year. This practice aims to safeguard their copyrights, driven by a somewhat ambiguous European Union regulation dictating that artistes must officially release sound recordings within 50 years of their creation, following a "use it or lose it" principle. Failure to do so results in the recordings entering the public domain, allowing anyone to legally release them without compensating the creators.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Roger Waters faces hotel rejections amid antisemitism allegations

Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, has reportedly been turned down while making reservations at hotels in Argentina and Uruguay due to allegations of antisemitism tied to his outspoken pro-Palestinian stance. 

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

Stones, Dylan, McCartney play Coachella site in October

Goldenvoice announces that the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters and the Who will perform during a three-day concert in the Southern California desert where the annual Coachella music festival is held. This is the first time these stalwart rockers have shared a billing.

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