Roger Waters

George Roger Waters or popularly known as Roger Waters, is an English songwriter and bassist. He is best known for being the bassist of the popular psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. Roger co-founded Pink Floyd in 1965, and as time passed, Roger has played the role of being the lyricist and co-lead vocalist for the band. While he was the member of the world-famous Pink Floyd band, Roger was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Hall of Fame in the year 1996 and 2005 respectively.

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Biography and Early Life

Roger Waters was born on 6th September 1943 in the city of Great Bookham, Surrey. His father, Eric Fletcher Waters, worked as a school teacher and was a prime member of the Communist Party of the state. His mother, Mary, was also a school teacher, and after the death of her husband, she moved to Cambridge with her two sons. Roger grew up in Cambridge. From an early age, Roger had a keen interest in music.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Roger Waters in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Roger Waters’s age is 77 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 6 September 1943. Though, he is 6′ 4″ in feet and inches and 191 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 198.41 lbs in Pound and 90kg in Kilograms.

Education

Roger Waters attended Cambridge High school for Boys. Being a part of the school, Roger was unhappy about the education system, and he hated going to school. Sports period was the only reason why he was eager to go to school. We can see Roger criticizing the schooling system in his songs like Another Brick in the Wall Part 2. He has also attended the University of West Minster, London.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Roger Waters married his childhood love Judith Trim in 1969, but the marriage did not last long, and the couple was divorced in 1975. Roger, then married Lady Carolyne Christie. He had two children with Carolyne, but the couple got divorced in 1992. Roger then married Priscilla Phillips in 1993 and had a son with Priscilla, but their marriage ended in 2001. Roger once again got married to an actress, Laurie Durning, in 2012, but, just like his previous marriages, the marriage did not last long, and the couple was divorced in 2015.

Is Roger Waters Gay?

No, Roger Waters is not gay. He was married to four women in his life, which clearly indicates that he is not gay.

Professional Career

Around 1963, Roger Waters and some of his friends from his locality had already started singing and performing gigs as a band. They initially called themselves Sigma 6. By early 1966, the band had finalized their members and had arrived at “Pink Floyd” as the name of their band. Waters’ big break came in 1967 when Pink Floyd released their debut studio album “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.” During his time in the band, he has worked with many major record companies, which includes Sony Music, EMI, Parlophone, and many others.

However, Roger left the band in 1985 over some issues with his band mates and started his career as a solo artist. As a solo artist, his debut album, Hitchhiking’s pros, and cons became an instant hit in 1984.

Awards

Being in Pink Floyd, Roger has been able to achieve massive success and many achievements. Here are some of his notable achievements. He was awarded Porin Special Merit Award in 2011. He has also won the BAFTA Moat Original Song Award in 1983 for Another Brick in the Wall.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Roger Waters in 2021

The net worth of Roger Waters was last estimated in 2021 and was found out to be a massive total of $330 Million. He had earned a significant part of his net worth by being a successful musician. Being a member of one of the most famous brands of the ‘70s, Roger has been able to make his net worth so significantly high.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• In 2006, Roger, along with Shakira, a famous pop star, purchased an entire 700-acre island in the Bahamas. The island is named Bond’s Bay.
• He is one of the richest bass players in the world.
• When he was 15 years old, he was appointed as the chairman of the Cambridge Youth Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
• He was the member of the school rugby team.
• While he was in the Pink Floyd, he was afraid that he might turn into a drummer soon.

Roger Waters, in his successful career, has achieved some great heights. As a band member and as a solo artist, he has always been good at expressing himself through his music. As a musician, he has composed many popular songs of the ‘70s and is regarded as one of the most critical factors for Pink Floyd’s success.