Rock legend Roger Waters is handing the Pink Floyd baton to the next generation – his son. The band's former leader has announced a new UK tour called Legacy, which he is calling a Pink Floyd Show, but fronted by his son Harry Waters.
Roger said: "These songs have meant so much to so many people for so many years, and I'm excited for audiences to come together and experience them live again. Harry has assembled a terrific band, and I can't wait for fans around the world to see the special show we've created together."
New Production Under Roger's Direction
The new live production, created under the direction of Roger Waters with a band led by his son Harry, kicks off a run of gigs in Manchester on June 16. The tour covers the UK next year.
Harry, who has a ten-piece band performing Pink Floyd's golden era from 1971–1979, said: "Collaborating with Dad on this new production is such an honour, and I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to bring this music to fans old and new, around the world." Tickets go on sale Friday.
Harry's Lifelong Connection to the Music
Harry's connection to the music began long before he became a professional musician. As a child, his voice appeared on Pink Floyd's The Wall on "Goodbye Blue Sky," and he recalls witnessing the original The Wall production while still very young.
He later spent more than 15 years performing alongside his father on major tours, including The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, as well as the 2016 Desert Trip concerts.
Authentic Recreation and Set List
Musically, the production aims to recreate the original recordings as closely as possible. "We are going to authentically recreate the albums as close to note-for-note as we possibly can," Harry said.
Beyond recreating the sound, Harry says Legacy is intended to reconnect audiences with the ideas at the heart of the music. The show, spanning more than two hours, reaches deep into Pink Floyd's catalogue. Harry and drummer Graham Broad shaped the set list together, paying tribute to the best-loved music from the golden era of Pink Floyd and building what Harry describes as an intentional arc across the evening.
For Harry, some selections carry particular meaning. He calls Animals his favourite Pink Floyd album and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" his favourite song to play.
