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David Jon Gilmour, the lead guitarist of Pink Floyd, was born on March 6, 1946. He has become one of rock's most distinctive guitarists with his use of echoes, delays, and distorted sustain. Having already established a reputation as a guitarist and vocalist in the group The Jokers Wild, Gilmour joined Pink Floyd in 1968, to back up the ailing player, Syd Barrett. Barrett soon left the group and Gilmour took over as lead guitarist. He also did some of the band's singing, and songwriting. Gilmour had a 30-year career with the rock group, which recorded classic albums including Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. In honor of that musical career, Gilmour was made a commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Gilmour has also recently turned to charity work, donating generously to the homeless.
Last updated: December 15, 2008.
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