Hey Rock fans, we’ve got a rock ‘n’ roll soap opera that’s juicier than a backstage pass scandal. Pink Floyd’s official Instagram account posted a birthday shoutout to David Gilmour’s wife and lyricist, Polly Samson. It seems innocent, right? Wrong. The comment section exploded like a pyrotechnics mishap at a concert.
So, Pink Floyd’s Instagram wishes Polly a happy birthday, highlighting her contributions to the band since 1994’s The Division Bell and her work on Gilmour’s solo projects. But instead of fans joining in the celebration, the comments turned into a battlefield. One fan declared, “Roger Waters is greater than Polly. Sorry David, Roger is more important to the history of Pink Floyd.” Another dubbed her “The real reason for the dissolution of group.”
Someone even labeled her “The Yoko Ono of Pink Floyd.”
Now, let’s unpack that Yoko Ono comparison. Yoko’s involvement with John Lennon and The Beatles has been a contentious topic for decades. But is it fair to draw parallels between her and Polly? Polly has been a significant creative force in Pink Floyd’s later years, co-writing lyrics and influencing the band’s direction. Dismissing her contributions as merely disruptive seems reductive.
Earlier, Polly publicly accused Roger Waters of being “antisemitic to your rotten core” and a “Putin apologist.” David Gilmour backed his wife, stating, “Every word demonstrably true.” Waters, in turn, denied the allegations, calling them “incendiary and wildly inaccurate.” This feud has been simmering for years, and the birthday post reignited the flames.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Pink Floyd’s legacy, and the band’s complex relationship with former member, Roger Waters. This recent incident adds another chapter to the long-running conflicts within the Pink Floyd circle.
