David Gilmour
David Jon Gilmour CBE (born 6 March 1946)[1] is an English musician, record producer, songwriter. He is most famous for being a guitarist, singer and songwriter in the rock band Pink Floyd. Along with being in Pink Floyd, he has worked as a record producer for other musicians. Gilmour has also recorded and released albums as a solo performer.
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Background information | |
Birth name | David Jon Gilmour |
Born | Cambridge, England | 6 March 1946
Origin | Cambridge, England |
Genres | Rock, progressive rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1963–present |
Associated acts | Pink Floyd |
Website | DavidGilmour.com |
Gilmour has always been active with many different charities. He was appointed CBE in 2003 for services to both music and for his charity work.
In 1996, Gilmour was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pink Floyd.
In 2003, Gilmour was listed at number 82 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" [2]
Discography
- David Gilmour (1978)
- About Face (1984)
- On an Island (2006)
- Live in Gdańsk (2008)
- Rattle That Lock (2015)
- Live at Pompeii (2017)
David Gilmour Media
Gilmour performing with Pink Floyd in the mid-1970s
Gilmour performing live in Brussels, Belgium on his About Face tour, 1984
Gilmour with the Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason (left) at the O2, London, during The Wall Live, 12 May 2011.
Gilmour performing with Mick Fleetwood in 2020.
Gilmour performing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during the Rattle That Lock Tour, 19 December 2015. Gilmour is playing the "Workmate", a well-worn Fender Esquire, with an added neck pick-up.
Gilmour's "Black Strat" on display at the Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains exhibition.
Gilmour playing lap steel guitar, 1977
Notes
- ↑ "David Gilmour Official Biography". Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- ↑ "Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2017-08-31.