Guitarist for Pink Floyd
Architect of lyrical, vocal‑like solos and spacious delay soundscapes. His bends and vibrato prioritize melody over flash.
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David Gilmour's story as told through musical moments.
SongStory
"I really wish I had been in the Beatles; [They] taught me how to play guitar; I learnt everything...."
If you could join any band, which would you choose?
SongStory
"I was a blues fan, but I was an all-around music fan...."
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Music related moments, memories and stories shared by fans and friends
"And then there was David Gilmour..."
"And then there was David Gilmour..."
"I believe I was 15 or 16 when I listened to Pink Floyd's Animals album. I had been familiar with the band prior to that moment, but the album changed me. At the time I was fully into hard rock guitarists like George Lynch, Viv Campbell, etc. But in an instant Gilmour flipped a switch where it became less about flash and more about feel."
"Probably my greatest influence"
"Probably my greatest influence"
"I can't think of any other guitarist that would have more of transformational impact on me. I want from trying to shred, to trying emote through a single note because of him."
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Artists and Bands that musically influenced David Gilmour