Roger Waters remains unwilling to avoid controversy. In an interview with a Canadian newspaper, he said he was “much more important” than artists like The Weeknd or Drake, two of the biggest pop sensations of our time – and both from Canada.

The statement was given to the newspaper The Globe & Mail. Waters questioned that no Toronto city newspaper covered the two performances he gave in the city last weekend. The reporter then explained that there was a bigger event in town: The Weeknd concert.

Upon learning of this, the former Pink Floyd member voiced his opinion of the Canadian artist and continued to complain about the lack of local media attention.

“But The Weeknd (the show) was cancelled. And my show was two nights. I have no idea what or who The Weeknd is, because I don’t listen to a lot of music. Said he was a great entertainer. Well, good luck to him. I have nothing against him. Wouldn’t it have been possible to cover his show one night and my show the next?”

Roger was keen to spare the reporter, but continued to complain and also quoted rapper Drake to explain that he considers his performances and music more important than theirs. The bassist makes an obvious reference to the political and militant content of his work, louder than ever on the “This is Not a Drill” tour.

“I’m not making a personal attack. I’m just saying it was weird. And by the way, with all due respect to The Weeknd, or Drake, or any of them, I’m much, much more important than any of them will ever be, regardless how many billions of streams they have. Things are happening here that are fundamentally important to the lives of all of us.

Roger Waters in Toronto

Coincidentally, Roger Waters’ criticisms come against Canadian artists, in a Canadian city he has had issues with in the past. It was precisely during a Pink Floyd concert in Toronto in 1977 that the musician played in the famous episode where he ended up spitting on an overexcited fan in front of the stage.

The case was one of the catalysts for the development of what would become the classic “The Wall” (1979), and the film and spectacle that accompanied it. In live performances, a wall was literally built between the band and the audience.

Waters has previously reissued “The Wall” shows in a solo career, using the same stage look.

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