Roger Waters at Hyde Park 1st July 2006

Roger waters played Dark Side of the moon in its entirety at the Hyde Park Calling Festival on Saturday 1st July 2006. (UK pyro safety advisor and risk assessment- Phoenix Fireworks)

Roger Waters headlined on Saturday 1st July and performed Pink Floyd’s legendary ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ album as part of his set.   Released in March 1973, the ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ album is widely regarded by critics and fans alike as Pink Floyd’s masterpiece – the album spent a record 28 YEARS in the American album chart. 

This was Waters’ only British performance of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ during 2006.  A amazing light show and a truly unforgettable evening.  Texas also performed on the Saturday.

The Band:

Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar
Snowy White – Guitar
Dave Kilminster – Guitar and Vocals
Graham Broad - Drums
Jon Carin – Keyboards
Harry Waters – Hammond
Ian Ritchie - Saxophone
Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon – Background Vocals

Nick Mason was drumming with Roger in Hyde Park. This is the third gig where Nick has agreed to team up with Roger on his 2006 tour.

The first set featured an overview of Roger's musical career, including selections from throughout his time with Pink Floyd and songs from his solo album "Amused to Death."
The second set featured Roger and a full band performing "Dark Side of the Moon" from start to finish

Elaborate staging was designed by Mark Fisher, complete with projections, and a full, 360 degree quadraphonic sound system.

All European venues with the exception of Reykjavik were open air. A number of the North America venues are under cover.

Lisbon Tour News, from someone who was there talking about the second half. "After Dark Side, the encore was absolutely amazing. Roger and the band came to the stage and then, “Ein, Zwei, Drei!!” a pyrotechnic display in the stage and the crowd were mad: with hands in the air and throats singing - In The Flesh, Vera, Bring the Boys and finally, Comfortably Numb, where the pyrotechnic display and large fire display was an unforgettable moment."

Hyde Park pyrotechnics and flames by Groupe F, UK pyro safety advisor and risk assessment - Phoenix Fireworks

Other tour dates were:

8 June Berlin, Germany - Whulheide
10 June Holland, Arrow Rock Festival
12 June Iceland, Reykjavik
14 June Oslo, Norway
16 June Rome, Italy
18 June Athens, Greece
20 June Istanbul, Turkey
22 June Tel Aviv/Jerusalem
24 June Moscow - Red Square
26 June Stavanger
29 June Cork, Ireland
01 July London, UK - Hyde Park
02 July Denmark - Roskilde Festival
10 July Malta - City Square
12 July Lucca, Italy - Piazza Napoleone
14 July Magny-Cours, France
16 July Locarno, Switzerland - Moon & Stars (Piazza Grande)

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