David Gilmour



First NameDavid
Last NameGilmour
Full Name at BirthDavid Jon Gilmour
Age65
Date of BirthMarch 6, 1946
BirthplaceGrantchester Meadows, Cambridge
Height6' (183 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown - Light
Star SignPisces
ReligionAtheist
EthnicityWhite
NationalityEnglish
High SchoolThe Perse School, Hills Road (Cambridge)
UniversityCambridge College of Arts and Technology
Occupation CategoryMusician
Claim to FamePink Floyd
Music GenreRock, Pop/Rock, Clinical
Music StyleProg-Rock, Art Rock, Album Rock
Music MoodSophisticated, Clinical, Theatrical, Restrained, Refined/Mannered, Sentimental, Reserved, Intense, Smooth, Elaborate, Dramatic, Atmospheric, Dreamy, Slick, Sparkling, Producer
InstrumentGuitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
Official Websitedavidgilmour.com

David Jon Gilmour, CBE (born 6 March 1946) is an English rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist, one of the lead singers and one of the main songwriters in the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has worked as a producer for a variety of artists, and has enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist. Gilmour has been actively involved with many charities over the course of his career. In 2003, he was appointed CBE for services to music and philanthropy and was awarded with the Outstanding Contribution title at the 2008 Q Awards. Rolling Stone has described him as "one of rock's most distinctive guitarists".


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Discography

2008

2006

1984

1978

Filmography

Selected David Gilmour film and TV show credits:


Composer Credits

2005
Energy Hunter
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2005
Wish You Were Here
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1995
The Colours of Infinity
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1994
Drug-Taking and the Arts
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1991
Ruby Takes a Trip...
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1972
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1969
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Music Department Credits

2005
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1995
The Colours of Infinity
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
iTunes Festival London 2010
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2008
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2007
Dear Deidre
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2007
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2006
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2005
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2005
The Eight
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2005
Energy Hunter
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2004
Stoners
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2003
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2000
Paul Is Dead
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1999
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1994
Car Trouble, Darlin'
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1988
L'imperatore di Roma
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1980
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1976
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Pink Floyd
Animals (1977)
Arnold Layne (1967)
Bike (2010)
Brain Damage (1973)
Breathe (1972)
Chapter 24 (1967)
Cirrus Minor (1969)
Cluster One (1994)
Crying Song (1969)
Cymbaline (1969)
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Dogs (1977)
Echoes (1971)
Eclipse (1972)
Embryo (1971)
Empty spaces (1979)
Fat old sun (1970)
Fearless (1971)
Flaming (1967)
Free Four (1972)
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About Face (1984)
Arnold Layne (1967)
Dark Globe (1970)
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On An Island (2006)
On an Island (2006)
Smile (2002)