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Public records list Gillian Gilbert as a guitarist, singer and keyboardist. Gillian Gilbert was born in Whalley Range, United Kingdom on January 27, 1961. The age as of 2026 is 65.
My Take
Gillian Gilbert never sought the spotlight, and that is precisely why I find her so admirable. As New Order's keyboardist and guitarist, born in Manchester in 1961, she helped bridge post-punk and electronic music at a moment when few women were credited for shaping that sound. Her 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, after two prior nominations, feels like long-overdue justice. I am drawn to musicians who build the architecture of a song rather than chase the front of the stage, and Gilbert embodies that quiet craftsmanship. Her influence is everywhere in modern electronic pop, even when her name is not.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gillian Gilbert
- Name (Japanese)
- ジリアン・ギルバート
- Reading
- じりあん・ぎるばーと
- Born
- January 27, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Whalley Range, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / keyboardist / musician / songwriter
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillian%20Gilbert
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271981
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillian Gilbert born?
Born January 27, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Gillian Gilbert from?
Gillian Gilbert is from Whalley Range, United Kingdom.
What does Gillian Gilbert do?
Gillian Gilbert works as guitarist, singer, keyboardist, musician, songwriter.
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