David Gilmour

Date of Birth: March 6, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

David Jon Gilmour, born on March 6, 1946, in Cambridge, England, is an iconic British musician, best known as the guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Pink Floyd. Gilmour joined Pink Floyd in 1968, replacing Syd Barrett, and played a crucial role in shaping the band’s sound. His melodic guitar solos and atmospheric soundscapes became a defining characteristic of the band’s music. Gilmour was instrumental in the creation of several of Pink Floyd’s most successful albums, including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals,” and “The Wall.” Apart from his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has had a successful solo career, releasing several albums, including “David Gilmour” (1978), “About Face” (1984), “On an Island” (2006), and “Rattle That Lock” (2015). His contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades, including his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pink Floyd. Gilmour is also known for his humanitarian efforts, supporting various charitable causes throughout his career.

5 Interesting Facts about David Gilmour

1. David Gilmour was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2003 for his services to music.

2. He has a distinctive black Fender Stratocaster guitar, known as “The Black Strat,” which has become legendary among guitar enthusiasts.

3. Gilmour’s solo on “Comfortably Numb” is often cited as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

4. He is an avid pilot and once owned an aviation company called Intrepid Aviation, which restored classic aircraft.

5. Gilmour sold his entire guitar collection in 2019, raising $21.5 million for climate change charity ClientEarth.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Gilmour

1. “I think music can heal your soul if you’ll let it. It can also create a sense of community and bring people together.”

2. “I don’t want to be a full-time member of Pink Floyd all my life. It’s not what I want.”

3. “The guitar is a small orchestra. It is polyphonic. Every string is a different color, a different voice.”

4. “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.”

5. “You need to have that balance between the private and the public, and that’s what I’ve always tried to achieve.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

David Gilmour’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $180 million.

Children

David Gilmour has eight children. He has four children with his first wife, Virginia “Ginger” Hasenbein: Alice, Clare, Sara, and Matthew. He also has four children with his second wife, Polly Samson: Charlie (Polly’s son whom David adopted), Joe, Gabriel, and Romany.