[The Horrible Esthete]

Went last night - WAY TOO POLITICAL. Could have been an amazing show but he ruined it. I paid to see Dark Side of the Moon - not listen to his politial views.

That's too bad -- I sympathize with your disdain.

If the bulk of an artist's work is laced with political commentary, then he or she can let the art / performance send the message. Dark Side of the Moon has some political overtones and some social commentary, and that's fine, but I, too would not want to hear Waters drone on and on with his political views if I paid to see him perform the legendary art he created 30 freaking years ago.

I'm tired of established, aging rock artists using live appearances billed as "musical performances" as a soapbox on which pontificate on politics and social issues, and charging audiences to sit through it.

If you want to speak out, do it by writing material that conveys your politics and perform it.