Roger Waters postpones North American tour, Atlanta date

Roger Waters upcoming tour of North America has been postponed “due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic,” AEG Presents/Concerts West announced in a statement today.

The former Pink Floyd mainstay was scheduled to bring his “This Is Not a Drill” tour to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Aug. 20, 2020. All dates on the tour are being pushed into 2021.

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“The bad news is: I’ve had to postpone my tour until next year. Bummer, but if it saves one life, it’s worth it,” Waters said in the statement.

The promoters are advising ticket holders to keep their original tickets and await further information. You can also check the State Farm Arena website for updates.

RELATED: What else has been canceled? The AJC is keeping up with the latest on postponed shows, cancellations and more here.

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