David Gilmour is best known as the lead guitarist of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd.
Born in Cambridge, England, Gilmour developed a passion for music early on, influenced by legendary artists like Elvis Presley.
Gilmour joined Pink Floyd in 1967, helping the band achieve massive success with albums like "The Dark Side of the Moon."
Biography
Early Life
David Jon Gilmour was born on March 6, 1946, in Cambridge, England, into a family that nurtured his early interest in music. His father, Douglas Gilmour, was a senior lecturer in zoology at the University of Cambridge, while his mother, Sylvia, worked as a film editor for the BBC. Gilmour's musical journey began at a young age, inspired by iconic artists like Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers. He borrowed a guitar from a neighbor and taught himself to play, eventually meeting future Pink Floyd members Syd Barrett and Roger Waters during his school years.
Career
Gilmour's career took off when he joined Pink Floyd in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. The band quickly rose to fame, becoming one of the highest-selling acts in music history. Under Gilmour's leadership, Pink Floyd released several acclaimed albums, including "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" (1987) and "The Division Bell" (1994). Gilmour's distinctive guitar style, characterized by blues-influenced phrasing and expressive note bends, has left a lasting impact on rock music. He has also pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums such as "David Gilmour" and "On an Island."
Legacy
Gilmour's influence extends beyond his work with Pink Floyd; he is regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to music. His solos in songs like "Comfortably Numb" and "Time" are celebrated as some of the greatest in rock history, showcasing his ability to convey deep emotion through his playing. Gilmour continues to inspire new generations of musicians, solidifying his status as a rock legend.
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Discography
The Luck and Strange Concerts2025
- 1.5 A.M.3:17
- 2.Black Cat2:02
- 3.Luck and Strange5:56
- 4.Breathe (in the Air)3:34
- 5.Time6:54
- 6.Fat Old Sun6:28
- 7.Marooned5:13
- 8.A Single Spark5:30
- 9.Wish You Were Here5:27
- 10.Vita Brevis0:44
- 11.Between Two Points5:45
- 12.High Hopes9:39
- 13.Sorrow10:58
- 14.The Piper’s Call4:52
- 15.A Great Day for Freedom6:18
- 16.In Any Tongue8:10
- 17.The Great Gig in the Sky6:52
- 18.A Boat Lies Waiting5:01
- 19.Coming Back to Life7:10
- 20.Dark and Velvet Nights4:43
- 21.Sings5:26
- 22.Scattered7:54
- 23.Comfortably Numb8:53
Live at the Circus Maximus2025
- 1.5 A.M.3:13
- 2.Black Cat1:53
- 3.Luck and Strange6:05
- 4.Breathe (in the Air)3:31
- 5.Time6:51
- 6.Fat Old Sun6:27
- 7.Marooned5:17
- 8.Wish You Were Here7:02
- 9.Vita Brevis0:45
- 10.Between Two Points5:45
- 11.High Hopes10:36
- 12.Sorrow10:55
- 13.The Piper’s Call5:00
- 14.A Great Day for Freedom5:58
- 15.In Any Tongue8:44
- 16.The Great Gig in the Sky6:52
- 17.A Boat Lies Waiting5:26
- 18.Coming Back to Life7:03
- 19.Dark and Velvet Nights5:00
- 20.Sings5:08
- 21.Scattered8:13
- 22.Comfortably Numb9:04
- 23.Credits7:31
- 24.5 A.M.3:16
- 25.Black Cat2:02
- 26.Luck and Strange5:56
- 27.Breathe (in the Air)3:34
- 28.Time6:54
- 29.Fat Old Sun6:28
- 30.Marooned5:13
- 31.A Single Spark5:30
- 32.Wish You Were Here5:27
- 33.Vita Brevis0:44
- 34.Between Two Points5:45
- 35.High Hopes9:42
- 36.Sorrow10:55
- 37.The Piper’s Call4:52
- 38.A Great Day for Freedom6:18
- 39.In Any Tongue8:10
- 40.The Great Gig in the Sky6:52
- 41.A Boat Lies Waiting5:01
- 42.Coming Back to Life7:10
- 43.Dark and Velvet Nights4:43
- 44.Sings5:26
- 45.Scattered7:54
- 46.Comfortably Numb8:53
- 47.Between Two Points5:39
- 48.Breathe (in the Air) / Time10:48
- 49.Dark and Velvet Nights4:46
- 50.Luck and Strange7:16
- 51.Rain in Rome4:20
- 52.Backstage at the Royal Albert Hall11:19
- 53.Backstage in America8:48
- 54.The Making of Luck and Strange18:13
- 55.A Single Spark (live)5:20
- 56.Between Two Points4:05
- 57.Between Two Points (GENTRY remix) (editor’s cut)2:36
- 58.Wesley on Patrol3:33
- 59.The Piper’s Call5:22
- 60.The Piper’s Call (live around the world)5:02
- 61.Luck and Strange6:50
- 62.Dark and Velvet Nights4:44
- 63.Dark and Velvet Nights (animated)4:44
Luck and Strange2024
- 1.Black Cat1:32
- 2.Luck and Strange6:57
- 3.The Piper’s Call5:15
- 4.A Single Spark6:04
- 5.Vita Brevis0:46
- 6.Between Two Points5:47
- 7.Dark and Velvet Nights4:45
- 8.Sings5:14
- 9.Scattered7:34
- 10.Yes, I Have Ghosts3:50
- 11.Luck and Strange (original Barn Jam)14:00
Metallic Spheres in Colour2023
- 1.Seamless Solar Spheres of Affection Mix20:07
- 2.Seamlessly Martian Spheres of Reflection Mix19:46
Live at Pompeii2017
- 1.5 A.M.3:14
- 2.Rattle That Lock5:23
- 3.Faces of Stone6:01
- 4.What Do You Want From Me4:31
- 5.The Blue6:34
- 6.The Great Gig in the Sky6:03
- 7.A Boat Lies Waiting4:55
- 8.Wish You Were Here5:18
- 9.Money8:13
- 10.In Any Tongue7:47
- 11.High Hopes9:31
- 12.One of These Days6:32
- 13.Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5)12:33
- 14.Fat Old Sun6:05
- 15.Coming Back to Life7:18
- 16.On an Island7:02
- 17.Today6:41
- 18.Sorrow10:50
- 19.Run Like Hell7:16
- 20.Time / Breathe (In the Air) (reprise)6:46
- 21.Comfortably Numb10:00
Rattle That Lock2015
- 1.5 A.M.3:05
- 2.Rattle That Lock4:56
- 3.Faces of Stone5:32
- 4.A Boat Lies Waiting4:35
- 5.Dancing Right in Front of Me6:11
- 6.In Any Tongue6:47
- 7.Beauty4:29
- 8.The Girl in the Yellow Dress5:26
- 9.Today5:56
- 10.And Then…4:30
Metallic Spheres2010
- 1.Metallic Side: Metallic Spheres / Hymns to the Sun / Black Graham / Hiding in Plain View / Classified28:42
- 2.Spheres Side: Es Vedra / Hymns to the Sun (reprise) / Olympic / Chicago Dub / Bold Knife Trophy20:12
Live in Gdańsk2008
- 1.Speak to Me1:19
- 2.Breathe2:49
- 3.Time5:38
- 4.Breathe (reprise)1:31
- 5.Castellorizon3:47
- 6.On an Island7:26
- 7.The Blue6:39
- 8.Red Sky at Night3:03
- 9.This Heaven4:33
- 10.Then I Close My Eyes7:42
- 11.Smile4:26
- 12.Take a Breath6:47
- 13.A Pocketful of Stones5:40
- 14.Where We Start7:58
- 15.Shine on You Crazy Diamond12:04
- 16.Astronomy Domine5:03
- 17.Fat Old Sun6:40
- 18.High Hopes9:57
- 19.Echoes25:26
- 20.Wish You Were Here5:14
- 21.A Great Day for Freedom5:57
- 22.Comfortably Numb9:20
Remember That Night: Live at the Royal Albert Hall2007
- 1.Speak to Me
- 2.Breathe
- 3.Time
- 4.Breathe (reprise)
- 5.Castellorizon
- 6.On an Island
- 7.The Blue
- 8.Red Sky at Night
- 9.This Heaven
- 10.Then I Close My Eyes
- 11.Smile
- 12.Take a Breath
- 13.A Pocketful of Stones
- 14.Where We Start
- 15.Shine On You Crazy Diamond
- 16.Fat Old Sun
- 17.Coming Back to Life
- 18.High Hopes
- 19.Echoes
- 20.Wish You Were Here
- 21.Find the Cost of Freedom
- 22.Arnold Layne
- 23.Comfortably Numb
- 24.Wot’s… Uh the Deal
- 25.Dominoes
- 26.Wearing the Inside Out
- 27.Arnold Layne
- 28.Comfortably Numb
- 29.Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine
- 30.Dark Globe
- 31.Astronomy Domine
- 32.This Heaven
- 33.Castellorizon
- 34.On an Island
- 35.The Blue
- 36.Take a Breath
- 37.High Hopes
- 38.The Making of ‘On an Island’
- 39.The West Coast
- 40.On an Island
- 41.Smile
- 42.Island Jam 2007
On an Island2006
- 1.Castellorizon3:54
- 2.On an Island6:47
- 3.The Blue5:26
- 4.Take a Breath5:46
- 5.Red Sky at Night2:51
- 6.This Heaven4:25
- 7.Then I Close My Eyes5:28
- 8.Smile4:03
- 9.A Pocketful of Stones6:18
- 10.Where We Start6:46
Live and in Session2006
- 1.Take a Breath (live, Royal Albert Hall, London, May 2006)6:26
- 2.Astronomy Domine (live, Abbey Road session, August 2006)4:56
- 3.On an Island (live, New York session, April 2006)6:48
- 4.This Heaven (live, New York session, April 2006)4:32
- 5.Smile (live, New York session, April 2006)4:15
- 6.Take a Breath (live, New York session, April 2006)5:14
- 7.High Hopes (live, New York session, April 2006)9:12
- 8.Comfortably Numb (live, New York session, April 2006)7:11
David Gilmour in Concert2002
- 1.Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts 1–510:38
- 2.Terrapin2:57
- 3.Fat Old Sun3:28
- 4.Coming Back to Life5:23
- 5.High Hopes8:31
- 6.Je crois entendre encore3:50
- 7.Smile3:57
- 8.Wish You Were Here4:58
- 9.Comfortably Numb7:27
- 10.Dimming of the Day4:06
- 11.Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts 6–87:47
- 12.A Great Day for Freedom4:40
- 13.Hushabye Mountain2:12
- 14.Dominoes5:06
- 15.Breakthrough8:27
- 16.Comfortably Numb7:38
- 17.I Put a Spell on You (1992 version)4:15
- 18.Don’t4:59
- 19.Sonnet 182:56
- 20.High Hopes (choral version)2:00
- 21.Spare Digits: Coming Back to Life2:35
- 22.Spare Digits: High Hopes1:34
- 23.Spare Digits: Breakthrough1:47
- 24.Spare Digits: Comfortably Numb2:57
- 25.Spare Digits: Shine On You Crazy Diamond3:25
- 26.Spare Digits: A Great Day for Freedom2:02
- 27.Home Movie8:43
About Face1984
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David Gilmour1978
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That’s How Strong My Love Is2023
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You Don’t Know Like I Know2023
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Yes, I Have Ghosts2020
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Rattle That Lock2015
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Today2015
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Chicago / Change the World2009
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On an Island2006
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Smile2006
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Lie for a Lie1985
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Blue Light1984
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There’s No Way Out of There / Deafinitely1978
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- EMI
- Record label
- Columbia Graphophone Co. Ltd.
- Record label
- Harvest
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- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Columbia Records
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- Sony Music
Achievements
- Award
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Award
- Order of the Badge of Honour
Groups
- Pink Floydguitar, lead vocals, slide guitar · 1968current
- Deep Endguitarcurrent
- Holly and The Ivy’scurrent
- Jokers Wildguitar, harmonica, lead vocalscurrent
- Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroescurrent
- The Ramblers1962–1963
- Hale & Pace and the Stonkersadditional, guitar · 1991–1991
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Also known as: D. Gilmour, Dave Gilmour, David Gilmore, David Jon Gilmour, Gilmour, デヴィッド・ギルモア
David Jon Gilmour is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known for being the lead guitarist of the English rock band Pink Floyd. He joined in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. By the early 1980s, Pink Floyd had become one of the highest-selling and most acclaimed acts in music history. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership and released the studio albums A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987), The Division Bell (1994) and The Endless River (2014).
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