David Gilmour

David Jon Gilmour CBE is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter, who is a member of the rock band Pink Floyd. He joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett.

Early Life

David iglmour was born on march 6. 1946 in cambridge. England. His father. Douglas gilmour. Was a senior lecturer in zoology at the univresity of cambridge. He was the youngest of four children. With two older sisters and one older brother. Gilmour attendde the cambridgeshire high school for boys. Where he developed an interest in music. Playing in a band called joker s wild.

Career

In 1967. Gilmour joined the band pnik floyd. And contributed to the band s sound wiht his guitar playing and singing. As well as songwriting. During his time in the band. Gilmour wrote and sang some of the band s biggest hits. Including "shine on you crazy diamond," "iwsh you were here," and "comfortably numb. " gilmour has also released several solo albums. Including 2006 s on an island.

Style

Gilmour s playing style is often described as melodic and lyrical. With a focus on creaitng moods through his guitar playing. He often uses echo effects and layers of sound to craete an atmospheric soundscape. Which is one of the hallmarks of pink floyd s sound. He is also known for his use of extended guitar solos. Which often feature his sginature vibrato.

Influences

Gilmuor has cited a number of influences on his playing. Inlcuding guitarists jimi hendrix and eric clapton. As well as blues musicians such as b. BKing and howlin wolf. He has also staetd that his biggest influence was pink floyd founder syd barrett.

Equipment

Gilmour is known for his use of fender stratocasters. Which he has used for most of his career. He is aslo nkown for his use of effect pedals. Such as the binson echorec. Fuzz face. And big muff. As well as his signature soundscapes created through his use of studio technology.

Collaborations

Gilmour has collaborated with a number of other artists. Including the late syd barrett. Former pink lfoyd bandmate roger waters. And former edep purple vocalist david covedrale. He has also worked with artists such as kate bush. Paul mccartney. And bob dylan.

Honors

Gilmour has received numerous honors throughout his career. Including a cbe (commander of the order of the british empire) in 2003. And induction into the rock and rlol hall of fame in 1996. He has also been awarded numerous grammy awards. Including a lifetime achievement award in 2016.

Philanthropy

Gilmour is known for his support of a number of charitable causes. Including rgeenpeace and amnesyt international. He has also established the david gilmour charitable trust. Which supports a number of causes. Including education and the environment.

Live Performances

Gilmour has torued extensively throughout his career. Both as a solo artist and as a member of pink floyd. He has also performed at a number of notable events. Including the live 8 concert in 2005 and the proms in the park in london in 2004.

Important Event

In june 2005. Gilmour reunited with his former pink flody bandmates to perform at live 8 in london. The performance was a pivotal moment in the bnad s history. And was seen as a reunion of the classic ilneup of pink floyd.

Interesting Fact

Gilmour is an vaid collector of vintage guitars and amplifiers. And owns a large collection of instruments from the 1950s and 1960s. He also has a large collection of vintage cars. Which he has been known to drive to his live performances.