Musical inspiration and success can take unexpected forms, like when David Gilmour scored his second solo No. 1 album with the help of a decades-old piece of piano music and a public transit jingle.

“When I joined Pink Floyd I was trying to play some of Syd Barrett's parts, yet adapt them to my own style and taste,” David Gilmour told Guitar Player in 2003. “The framework I was working in was ...

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When it comes to music acts from the ‘60s and ‘70s, not all fan-favorite rock stars were able to break out into successful solo careers. Tom Fogerty found success with Creedence Clearwater Revival, ...

If you had to guess what David Gilmour’s favorite Pink Floyd solo would be, we wouldn’t fault you for suggesting titles like “Comfortably Numb,” “Another Brick in the Wall, pt. 2,” or “Money.” These ...

Have you ever written an awesome guitar part that, for one reason or another, disappeared into the ether? Well, in David Gilmour's case, it was one of his solos on Dogs, from 1977's Animals. Of course ...

David Gilmour, the esteemed guitarist and singer for Pink Floyd, turns 80 next March and isn't slowing down. He released a solo album last year, Luck and Strange, followed by a tour he captured for a ...

David Gilmour’s 2024 Luck and Strange Concerts tour was definitely one of the most memorable classic rock treks of recent years, showcasing one of the greatest guitarists of all time performing from ...