David Jon Gilmour was born on March 6, 1946, in the picturesque Grantchester Meadows, Cambridge. As the lead guitarist of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gilmour has made significant contributions to Pink Floyd's music, writing his own songs until "The Dark Side of the Moon", after which Roger Waters took the reins, penning almost all the lyrics. However, Gilmour more than made up for it by producing some truly exceptional guitar work and production on all those albums, with standout performances on tracks like "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" from "Wish You Were Here" and "Comfortably Numb" from "The Wall".
In addition to his guitar wizardry, Gilmour also handled a significant amount of vocal duties, showcasing his impressive range and versatility. In the early 1990s, Gilmour went through a divorce from his wife Ginger, and subsequently, he began living with his journalist girlfriend, Polly Samson, who also contributed to the lyrics of Pink Floyd's album "The Division Bell".
Gilmour currently resides in Maida Vale, London, where he is a neighbour to his friend and bandmate Nick Mason, and has a fully equipped recording studio, The Astoria, situated on his houseboat on the Thames. When he's not creating music, Gilmour enjoys flying his planes and owns the Intrepid Aviation Company, a collection of classic aircraft.
Among his close friends was the renowned comedic sci-fi author Douglas Adams, who tragically passed away on May 11, 2001, due to a heart attack while working out in a gym in Santa Barbara, California.
