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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.
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
- Occupation
- guitarist / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist / record producer / executive producer
2. Background
- University
- Anglia Ruskin University
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Order of the Badge of Honour
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Gilmour born?
Born March 6, 1946 (age 80).
Where is David Gilmour from?
David Gilmour is from Cambridge, United Kingdom.
What does David Gilmour do?
David Gilmour works as guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, executive producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.