In a statement that will disappoint millions of fans worldwide, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has definitively shut down any possibility of the legendary band reuniting with former bassist Roger Waters.
The blunt dismissal came during an interview with the BBC, where Gilmour addressed Waters' recent comments suggesting a reunion might be possible. "I'm afraid that's just wishful thinking on his part," Gilmour stated unequivocally.
The Deep-Rooted Division
The rift between the two musical icons isn't merely professional but profoundly personal. Gilmour didn't mince words when describing their current relationship: "We're not friends. We don't work together." This stark admission reveals the chasm that remains between the musicians who created some of rock's most enduring masterpieces.
The conflict traces back to Waters' departure from Pink Floyd in 1985, when he famously declared the band a "spent force." Gilmour and drummer Nick Mason continued without him, creating the massively successful "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" album - a move Waters unsuccessfully attempted to block legally.
One-Off Performance Sparks False Hope
Many fans had clung to hope after the band's surprise reunion at 2005's Live 8 concert, their first performance together in 24 years. The emotional appearance, featuring all four surviving members including keyboardist Richard Wright, seemed to mend fences temporarily.
However, Gilmour revealed this was never intended as a full reconciliation. "Live 8 was a one-off for a worthy cause," he explained, emphasising that the performance was specifically for Bob Geldof's poverty relief campaign rather than signalling any permanent resolution.
Legacy and Moving Forward
Despite the permanent schism, Gilmour acknowledges their shared history and the music that continues to resonate across generations. The upcoming reissue of Pink Floyd's final studio album, 2014's "The Endless River," serves as a tribute to Richard Wright, who passed away in 2008.
For now, and seemingly forever, fans must accept that the magical combination of Waters and Gilmour creating new music together remains firmly in the past. As Gilmour succinctly put it: "Some things are better left as memories."
