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David Gilmour says guitars are ultimately just “the tools of my trade,” but these are the ones he’d never auction off
By Phil Weller published
Having parted with his legendary Black Strat for nearly $4 million, it seems the guitarist isn’t the sentimental type when it comes to the instruments he owns – except for three

David Gilmour and his daughter Romany surprise Brighton pub with Wish You Were Here duet
By Phil Weller published
Of course, it’s normally not very cool when your dad tries to muscle in on your set, but when your dad is David Gilmour, it’s a little different

Jim Irsay’s historic guitar collection to go on display at Indiana University Bloomington
By Phil Weller published
The year-long exhibition will showcase some of Irsay's priceless vintage models – an 1850s Martin and 1959 sunburst Strat among them – and legendary instruments played by David Gilmour, Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan, and countless others on its opening day

David Gilmour is set to release his first solo album in 9 years, and he reckons it's some of his best work
By Phil Weller published
The prog legend has credited a backroom team that has a lack of respect for his sparkling CV for the record's success – and wants to release a follow-up with the same team in the near future

David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-18
By Phil Weller published
The Pink Floyd legend, who will release a new solo album in September, believes all guitars get better with age

David Gilmour reflects on Syd Barrett, and Pink Floyd's Live 8 reunion
By Mark Ellen published
“The years in what is now considered to be our heyday were 95 percent musically fulfilling and joyous and full of fun and laughter – and I don’t want to let the other five percent color my view of what was a long and fantastic time together”

New Documentary ‘Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd’ Hits Theaters This Month – Watch the Trailer
By Rod Brakes published
Video A must-see for any fan, the film features new interviews with Syd Barrett’s family, friends and lovers, plus Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason

“Being an Engineer for Pink Floyd Was Arguably the Biggest Challenge I Ever Gave Myself”: Alan Parsons Takes Us Behind the Recording Sessions and Guitar Gear for ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
By Martin Popoff published
“They’re so sound oriented; they used the studio to the absolute maximum,” says the ‘Dark Side’ engineer
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