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Bob Ezrin's Blunder Sparks Fury Between Waters and Pink Floyd

7/1/2025

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Bob Ezrin, the mastermind behind Pink Floyd's iconic 'The Wall,' candidly shared how a journalist's cunning trickery led him to spill secrets about the album's tour, igniting Roger Waters' fury. This misstep not only showcased Ezrin's naivety but also contributed to a rift with Waters during the band's final tour together from 1980 to 1981.

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Bob Ezrin, the mastermind behind Pink Floyd's iconic 'The Wall,' candidly shared how a journalist's cunning trickery led him to spill secrets about the album's tour, igniting Roger Waters' fury. This misstep not only showcased Ezrin's naivety but also contributed to a rift with Waters during the band's final tour together from 1980 to 1981.