David Gilmour, Born 6 March 1946, is an English musician, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd. Recognized for his expressive guitar solos, Gilmour has been a driving force in some of the most influential albums in rock history, including The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here.
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Douglas Gilmour
Sylvia Wilson
David Gilmour
Relatives
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | David Jon Gilmour |
| Father | Douglas Gilmour (Zoologist) |
| Mother | Sylvia Wilson (Teacher and Film Editor) |
| Siblings | Peter Gilmour (Brother) |
| Spouses | Ginger Gilmour (1975–1990), Polly Samson (1994–present) |
| Children | Alice, Clare, Sara, Matthew, Charlie, Gabriel, Romany Gilmour |
| Grandparents | Maternal and Paternal Grandparents (Not publicly named) |
| Notable Relatives | Polly Samson (Wife, lyricist, and writer) |
Personal Life Milestones
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| March 6, 1946 | Born in Cambridge, England, to Douglas Gilmour and Sylvia Gilmour. |
| 1967 | Joined Pink Floyd, replacing Syd Barrett as the band’s lead guitarist and vocalist. |
| 1973 | Achieved global fame with Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, one of the best-selling albums of all time. |
| 1979 | Played a major role in the creation of The Wall, including his iconic guitar solo on "Comfortably Numb." |
| 1984 | Released his second solo album, About Face. |
| 1985 | Took leadership of Pink Floyd after Roger Waters left the band. |
| 1994 | Released Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell, with Gilmour as the band’s frontman. |
| 1999 | Married author and journalist Polly Samson, with whom he collaborated on songwriting. |
| 2005 | Reunited with Pink Floyd’s classic lineup for a performance at Live 8. |
| 2006 | Released his solo album On an Island, which topped the UK charts. |
| 2014 | Released The Endless River, a tribute to Pink Floyd’s keyboardist Rick Wright. |
| 2015 | Released his fourth solo album, Rattle That Lock. |
| Personal Life | Has eight children (four from his first marriage to Ginger Gilmour and four with Polly Samson). |
| Ongoing | Focuses on philanthropy, environmental activism, and music projects. |