Naomi Watts and Her Unknown Connection with Pink Floyd

Naomi Watts and Her Unknown Connection with Pink Floyd

Naomi Watts is a famous and talented actress, known by horror fans for films such as The Ring 1 and 2, Funny Games, and Goodnight Mommy.

But her life, and consequently her career, wouldn’t have been as bright if it weren’t for the intervention of… Pink Floyd.

Yes, in the autumn of 1968, Pink Floyd decided to hire an experienced road manager, Peter Watts, a professional who could keep everything running smoothly during their concerts, a necessary decision after some chaotic episodes involving the band.

His name first appeared on the cover of Ummagumma, but it was with The Dark Side of the Moon that his contribution became evident: the crazy laughter you hear in “Speak to Me” and “Brain Damage” is his, a nearly convulsive and hallucinated sound, perfect for representing alienation and mental breakdown, as requested by Roger Waters.

Sadly, Peter Watts died in 1976 from a heroin overdose.

After his passing, Pink Floyd offered financial support to his two young children, allowing them to study in Australia. His eldest son, Ben Watts, became a well-known photographer, while the younger, Naomi Watts, managed to build a successful career as an actress.

Without this selfless help, the actress’s career might never have started…

The power of fate, the power of music.

Naomi Watts and Her Unknown Connection with Pink Floyd

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