Roger Waters is collaborating with his son, Harry Waters, on a new concert production featuring the Harry Waters Band.
Harry Waters Band performs Pink Floyd classics
The production consists of a ten-member band designed to deliver a two-hour show. According to Roger Waters, speaking to Rolling Stone, Harry Waters assembled the group to create a special show for fans worldwide. Harry Waters will perform as a singer and organist for the project.
The band includes drummer Graham Broad, a longtime collaborator of Roger Waters since the 1980s. Broad assisted in creating the setlist for the performance, promising that the songs will sound exactly as they do on the original studio recordings.
Clifton David Broadbridge wins lead singer role
More than 3,000 people applied for the position of lead singer for the ensemble. Roger Waters revealed that the role was awarded to Clifton David Broadbridge, a Canadian citizen currently residing in Nashville.
Harry Waters stated that he fell in love with the music immediately and felt its influence regardless of it being his father’s work. He described the collaboration on this new production as a great honor and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to bring the music to both longtime and new fans.
Pink Floyd members remain silent
While the Harry Waters Band prepares its repertoire, other former members of Pink Floyd have not yet commented on the project.
Harry Waters Band project details
- Core Repertoire: The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall.
- Band Size: 10 members.
- Show Duration: Two hours.
- Key Personnel: Harry Waters (vocals/organ), Graham Broad (drums), Clifton David Broadbridge (lead vocals).
Common questions about the Harry Waters Band
Who is the lead singer for the show?
The lead singer is Clifton David Broadbridge, a Canadian based in Nashville who was selected from a pool of over 3,000 applicants.
Which Pink Floyd albums will be played?
The performance is limited to the band’s most famous works: The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall.
How long is the concert production?
The planned show is two hours long and aims to replicate the exact sound of the original albums.
Graham Broad has worked with Roger Waters since the 1980s.
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