David Jon Gilmour, better known by his stage name David Gilmour, is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd.
He joined the band in 1967, shortly after founding member Syd Barrett left.
Throughout Pink Floyd’s career, Gilmour helped the band achieve tremendous success, making them one of the highest-selling and most critically acclaimed bands in music history by the early 1980s.
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- Full name: David Jon Gilmour
- Stage name: David Gilmour
- Date of Birth: March 6, 1946
- Age: 78
- Birthplace: Cambridge, England.
- Nationality: British.
- Occupation: British guitarist, singer and songwriter
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Douglas Gilmour and Sylvia Gilmour
- Siblings: 3, Peter Gilmour, Mark Gilmour and Catherine Gilmour.
- Spouse: Virginia “Ginger” Hasenbein and Polly Samson
- Children: Romany Gilmour, Sara Gilmour, Charlie Gilmour, Clare Gilmour, Gabriel Gilmour, Joe Gilmour, Alice Gilmour and Matthew Gilmour, 8
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $180 million
Early life and education.
David Jon Gilmore, known by his stage name David Gilmore, is a famous musician and songwriter who was born in Cambridge, England on March 6, 1946. He was raised by his parents Douglas Gilmore and Sylvia Gilmore and has three siblings: Peter Gilmore, Mark Gilmore and Katherine Gilmore.
Gilmour attended Pears School in Hills Road, Cambridge, where he met future Pink Floyd band members Syd Barrett and Roger Waters, who also attended Cambridgeshire High School for Boys in Hills Road.
In 1962, Gilmour enrolled at Cambridgeshire College of Art and Technology to study A-level Modern Languages, but he did not enjoy his time there.
Profession
David Jon Gilmour, better known by his stage name David Gilmour, is a renowned English musician best known for his work with the iconic rock band Pink Floyd. He joined the band in 1967, shortly after the departure of founding member Syd Barrett, and quickly became the lead guitarist, singer, and lead vocalist. Gilmour’s contributions had a significant impact on Pink Floyd’s music and style, particularly their shift towards progressive rock.
He played on some of the band’s most acclaimed albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. After Roger Waters left in 1985, Gilmour became the band’s frontman, leading the band through three additional studio albums. In recognition of his contributions, Gilmour was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 as a member of Pink Floyd.
In addition to his successful career with Pink Floyd, David Jon Gilmour has also established himself as a solo artist. He has released four studio albums by 2024, including his most recent album, Rattle That Lock, in 2015. Gilmour continues to create new music. His upcoming album, Luck and Strange, is highly anticipated and will be released in September 2024.
Known for his unique blues guitar style and melodic voice, Gilmour has also served as a producer for other artists such as Kate Bush. His talents and contributions have led to him being recognized as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, ranking him #28 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2023 list.
Awards and nominations
Awards:
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE): awarded for “services to music”.
- Ivor Novello Award: Lifetime Contribution Award
- Q Award: Outstanding Music Contribution Award
- Honorary Doctorate: Anglia Ruskin University
Grammy Awards:
- Awards: Four Grammy Awards (with Pink Floyd)
- Nominations: Six Grammy Award nominations (including Best Rock Instrumental Performance for a Solo Performance for “Castellorizoon”)
Other honors:
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as part of Pink Floyd) (USA) and the UK Music Hall of Fame
- Ranked 28th on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the greatest guitarists of all time
- Voted the 36th greatest rock voice by Planet Rock listeners.
social media.
- Instagram: @davidgilmour
- Facebook account: David Gilmour
- Twitter: @davidgilmour
personal life
David Jon Gilmour, also known by his stage name David Gilmour, is an English musician, singer and songwriter who has been married twice. His first wife was American model Virginia “Ginger” Hasenbain, with whom he had four children: Alice, Claire, Sarah and Matthew.
They were married from 1975 to 1990. In 1994, Gilmore married journalist and author Polly Samson and had four children: Charlie (adopted by Gilmore and Samson), Joe, Gabriel, and Romani. Charlie sang lead on Pink Floyd’s album The Division Bell, while another son, Gabriel, played piano on Gilmore’s solo album Rattle That Lock.
Discography
Studio albums:
- David Gilmore
- About Noodles
- On an island
- Rock the lock
- Lucky and Strange – scheduled for release in September 2024
Live album:
- Live Concert
- Pompeii Live Show
Filmography
- Live in Pompeii – Concert Film Directed by Gavin Elder
- David Gilmour: Live in Gdansk – Concert film directed by Gavin Elder
- Roger Waters’ The Wall – Gilmour Concert Film
net worth
David Jon Gilmour, known by his stage name David Gilmour, is a very successful and wealthy English musician. He has a net worth of $180 million and is a very successful singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Gilmour is best known for his work as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the iconic band Pink Floyd. However, he has also had a successful solo career, contributing to his impressive net worth.
