Boy George Criticizes Roger Waters Over Anti-Israel Remarks

Roger Waters, former bassist and lead singer of Pink Floyd, known for his strong opposition to Israel, recently expressed hope that "the terrible experiment that is the State of Israel will come to an end." He made this statement in a video message for the "Anti-Zionist Jewish Congress" held last week in Ireland, which was met with applause from attendees.

In response, Boy George, the 1980s pop icon and lead singer of Culture Club who is a vocal supporter of Israel, posted a sharp retort on X (formerly Twitter). He shared a famous photo of Johnny Rotten, lead singer of the punk band Sex Pistols, wearing a shirt that read "I Hate Pink Floyd," accompanied by the caption "Long live punk." Boy George’s post was a clear jab at Waters and his views, reaffirming his support for Israel, including during the Eurovision Song Contest.

The shirt worn by Johnny Rotten became iconic in music history, symbolizing punk’s rebellious spirit. Rotten himself later clarified that while he liked Pink Floyd, he disliked the untouchable image they had, which discouraged criticism. Boy George’s pointed reply highlights the ongoing cultural clash between the two musicians over their opposing political stances on Israel.