The double album '' The Wall '' was written almost entirely by Waters and is largely based on his life story . Having sold over 23 million RIAA certified units in the US as of 2013 , is one of the top three best-selling albums of all time in America , according to RIAA . Pink Floyd hired Bob Ezrin to co-produce the album and cartoonist Gerald Scarfe to illustrate the sleeve art . The band embarked on The Wall Tour of Los Angeles , New York , London , and Dortmund . The last band performance of '' The Wall '' was on 16 June 1981 , at Earls Court London , and this was Pink Floyd 's last appearance with Waters until the band 's brief reunion at 2 July 2005 Live 8 concert in London 's Hyde Park , 24 years later
The Wall Tour
The Wall Tour (1980–81)
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