Rogers Waters at Manchester AO Arena, reviewed: Student politics for blokes in their 50s

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Before the show even begins, those who say they just like Pink Floyd's music but could do without Roger Waters' politics are advised by a graphic emblazoned across the arena to "f*** off".

Well then. Strap in. Waters, the creative force behind Pink Floyd, is known for writing prog-rock masterpieces such as concept album/rock opera 'The Wall' and unquestionably one of the greatest, and most psychedelic albums of all time: 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.

And while political statements have always been a part of his public performances, that has brought a certain toxicity with it in recent years.

Having split from Pink Floyd in the 1980s, legal disputes followed and since then Waters has been a solo act - but still largely performing material from the old band days, with 'Another Brick in the Wall', 'Comfortably Numb' etc being the centre pieces of his shows. Join our new WhatsApp community Manc Life by clicking this link. This is where the Manchester Evening News connects you to our favourite content about eating, drinking and having fun all across Greater Manchester and beyond! You can leave at any time, and find out more here. But while the 79-year-old has been trading off the youthful counterculture and rebellion of his lyrics from more than 40 years ago ("We don't need no education.