Gilmour David

David Gilmour

Public profile of David Gilmour, born on 6 March 1946 in Cambridge, United Kingdom. He is a British musician best known as the guitarist and co‑lead vocalist of Pink Floyd, and has also pursued a solo career with several acclaimed albums.

Biographical snapshot

• Birth name: David Jon Gilmour
• Born: 6 March 1946, Cambridge, England
• Occupation: Musician, songwriter, producer
• Notable role: Lead guitarist and co‑vocalist of Pink Floyd; prolific solo artist

News and public activity (highlights)

• 2014 – The Endless River: Pink Floyd released this album featuring guitar work by Gilmour and material from the late collective era.
• 2015 – Rattle That Lock: Solo studio album released under his name, followed by touring activity.
• 2016 – David Gilmour: Live at Pompeii: A concert/documentary project capturing performances from 2015 at Pompeii, released to fans and wider audiences.
• 2006–2008 – On an Island era: Solo album and multiple live performances that expanded his solo profile.
• Active involvement in philanthropy and charitable projects over the years, often coordinated through associations and the artist’s management.

Recent projects and musical work

• On an Island (2006) – Solo studio album with accompanying tours that ran through 2006–2008.
• Rattle That Lock (2015) – Solo studio album exploring new material and stylistic directions.
• The Endless River (2014) – Pink Floyd album featuring instrumental and guitar contributions from Gilmour; marketed as a continuation of the Floyd catalog.
• David Gilmour: Live at Pompeii (2016) – Concert/documentary film highlighting performances from the Pompeii sessions in 2015.

Public profiles and social media

Official website: davidgilmour.com.

Social media: David Gilmour maintains limited direct personal activity on select platforms; official updates and announcements are typically published through his website and managed channels. For current links, visit the official site mentioned above.

Selected discography (highlights)

• Pink Floyd collaborations and contributions on classic albums (e.g., The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall).
• Solo albums: David Gilmour (1978); About Face (1984); On an Island (2006); Rattle That Lock (2015).

Notes

The information above reflects widely documented public data about David Gilmour’s career and public activities. For the latest official updates, always refer to his official website or authorized press releases.