Corey Feldman Floats a Theory About Roger Waters’ Recent Behavior

Actor Corey Feldman recently shared his perspective on Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, suggesting that mental health struggles might explain some of the musician’s controversial actions and statements. Feldman spoke about his personal experiences with Waters during an interview on the Get on the Bus podcast.

“I don’t know what’s going on with him, to be honest. It’s very troubling,” Feldman said. “I thought we were friends, but then he actually kind of freaked out on me one time, and it wasn’t cool. I’m not going to get into that, but I think he’s a little bit bipolar.”

Feldman acknowledged his limitations in assessing Waters’ mental state. “I’m not a therapist. I’m not a psychiatrist. I can’t say. But there’s something going on there, because sometimes he’s really nice and sometimes not so nice. Maybe that’s also just being a genius artist. I don’t know.”

On Politics and Controversy

Feldman also commented on Waters’ political statements, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He expressed frustration over what he sees as a one-sided approach.

“I think he’s maybe a bit misunderstood, but I definitely don’t like that he says he’s for human rights, but only shows support for the Palestinian side and not for the Israeli side,” Feldman said. “We’re all losing lives. There’s pain for everybody. We should try to end it, and love everyone equally, rather than siding with one group over the other.”

Context from Pink Floyd’s History

Feldman’s observations echo recurring themes in Pink Floyd’s history, particularly the interplay of creativity and psychological struggle. Early member Syd Barrett’s mental health issues heavily influenced Waters’ songwriting, with themes of emotional turmoil appearing in albums like Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. Waters himself faced health and stress challenges while touring; in 1977, he performed under the influence of tranquilizers due to hepatitis.

Tensions within the band eventually led to Waters’ departure in 1985, following creative conflicts and legal disputes. Feldman’s reflections suggest that Waters’ controversial behavior may be part of a long-standing pattern that has shaped both his personal relationships and his artistic expression over decades.