My Take
David Gilmour is simply one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived, and I say that without a shred of hyperbole. When he joined Pink Floyd in 1967 after Syd Barrett's departure, he didn't just fill a gap — he redefined what a guitar could sound like, turning the instrument into something that breathes and aches. The solo on Comfortably Numb, the slow burn of Shine On You Crazy Diamond, the spacious yearning of Wish You Were Here — these aren't just great guitar parts, they're emotional landscapes. What gets me is how restrained he is: he never shreds for the sake of it, every note earns its place. Cambridge gave the world a lot, but Gilmour might be its finest export.
Overview
David Jon Gilmour ( GHIL-mor; born 6 March 1946) is an English musician 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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Gilmour
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ギルモア
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ぎるもあ
- Born
- March 6, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist / record producer / executive producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Anglia Ruskin University
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Order of the Badge of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.