The Pink Floyd co-founder describes negative commentary about a costume used in performances since the 1980s as 'disingenuous and politically motivated'.
abc.net.au/news/pink-floyd-roger-waters-defends-nazi-style-uniform/102401466Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has defended wearing a Nazi-style uniform during a performance in Germany.The Pink Floyd bassist has defended using the costume, which has featured in performances since the 1980sImages have emerged of Waters's performance at Berlin's Mercedes Benz Arena on May 17, sparking a German police investigation.
"The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice and bigotry in all its forms," he said."The depiction of an unhinged fascist demagogue has been a feature of my show since Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' in 1980."Images from the concert showed Waters in a long back trench coat with bright read arm bands, aiming an imitation machine-gun into the audience.
Waters is being investigated under a separate law on suspicion of "incitement of the people", police said. British member of parliament Christian Wakeford has also called for Waters's Manchester show to be cancelled.Germany's official in charge of fighting anti-Semitism, Felix Klein, told the Funke media group previous legal proceedings had "gone in Waters's favour, even though he spreads anti-Semitism and allegedly incites hatred.""Concert organisers should consider whether they want to offer conspiracy theorists a platform," he said.
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