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Discover How David Gilmour’s Melodic Mastery Helped Illuminate Pink Floyd’s 1973 Masterpiece, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
By Vinnie DeMasi published
Learn why perfect note and tonal choices rather than technical flash and daring improvisational forays made ‘Dark Side’ one of rock’s most brilliant and groundbreaking works

Take a Deep Dive Into David Gilmour’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gear, Tone and Technique With the July 2023 Issue of 'Guitar Player'
By Guitar Player Staff published
Don’t miss our latest issue – out now!

Watch Pink Floyd’s Impassioned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Wish You Were Here” Performance
By Rod Brakes published
Video David Gilmour and Richard Wright are joined by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan for this heartfelt acoustic rendition

The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century
By Guitar Player Staff published
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

Fender CEO Andy Mooney Reveals How He Tried Unsuccessfully to Buy David Gilmour's Famed #0001 Strat
By Sam Roche last updated
The boss of The Big F describes the guitar as "my holy grail".

How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa
By Dave Hunter published
With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.

“I’ve Been Interested in Guitar as an Instrument That Adds to a Band Instead of Overtakes it”: Browan Lollar Talks Finding His Sound
By Jim Beaugez published
The St. Paul and the Broken Bones guitarist calls on the wisdom of his heroes on the band’s latest, ‘The Alien Coast.’

Mike McCready Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks
By Mark McStea published
From Temple of the Dog to Pearl Jam, these are the cuts the guitarist singles out from his long, successful run.
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