Pink Floyd Members Reflect on Early Struggles and Lasting Hits
The pieces highlight enduring 1960s–70s rock milestones—from Firefall’s 1977 hit “Just Remember I Love You” and the Chambers Brothers’ 11-minute “Time Has Come Today” to Pink Floyd’s ambitious Ummagumma era and the enduring power of David Gilmour’s guitar on “Hey You.” They also note Roger Waters’ candid reflections on vocal technique’s toll and the band’s transitional, experimental phase shaping their legacy.
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About David Gilmour
David Jon Gilmour is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known for being the lead guitarist of the English rock band Pink Floyd. He joined in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. By the early 1980s, Pink Floyd had become one of the highest-selling and most acclaimed acts in music history. Following the departure of Roger Waters in 1985, Pink Floyd continued under Gilmour's leadership and released the studio albums A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987), The Division Bell (1994) and The Endless River (2014).
Everything about David Gilmour →- Occupation
- guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- March 6, 1946, March 6, 1944
- Website
- https://davidgilmour.com