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The Neil Young song Roger Waters wishes he wrote

Pink Floyd may have been known for their psychedelic and exploratory approach to rock music, and while the troubled genius of Syd Barrett may have kick-started this direction in the earliest days of the band, it was certainly carried on by his bandmates as they continued to grow following his departure. As the band’s most […]

“I can’t play like him”: The one guitarist David Gilmour couldn’t copy

“I Can’t Play Like Him”: The One Guitarist David Gilmour Couldn’t Copy David Gilmour, the iconic guitarist of Pink Floyd, is renowned for his ethereal tone, emotional phrasing, and unparalleled ability to make a guitar sing. With solos like “Comfortably Numb” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” he has carved a place in rock history […]

Forget the Egos: David Gilmour Was the True Soul of Pink Floyd

Forget the Egos: David Gilmour Was the True Soul of Pink Floyd In the saga of Pink Floyd—a band as famous for its internal conflicts as its groundbreaking music—the spotlight often falls on the dramatic fallout between Roger Waters and the rest of the group. Waters, the band’s conceptual architect in their mid-to-late years, certainly […]

David Gilmour on the most underestimated musician: “I think he was unbelievable”

Although David Gilmour is a revered musician, of a status that few reach in the contemporary era, that doesn’t stop him from lauding his heroes with as much enthusiasm as he did when younger. This is one of the most fascinating aspects of the Pink Floyd legend; when so many others of his stature are […]

Every single venue that banned Pink Floyd: “I don’t think the city was prepared”

When it comes to being raucous at shows, it’s always the heavier rock acts that you associate with trashing venues, hotel rooms and bars, and consequently getting themselves barred from ever revisiting places as a result. For instance, you might be able to easily picture a band like Black Sabbath getting up to all sorts […]

One Legendary Band David Gilmour Admits Pink Floyd “Ripped Off”

The Legendary Band David Gilmour Admits Pink Floyd “Ripped Off” David Gilmour, the legendary guitarist of Pink Floyd, is widely admired for his soaring solos, emotive tone, and artistic integrity. Yet even the most original artists draw inspiration from those who came before them. In a rare moment of candid reflection, Gilmour once acknowledged that […]

The Reluctant Legend: Why David Gilmour’s Humility Might Make Him the Greatest Guitarist of All

In a world where guitarists are often measured by speed, flash, and fame, David Gilmour stands apart. He doesn’t shred — he sings through six strings. His solos don’t dazzle with complexity — they cut straight to the soul. And yet, despite decades of admiration, accolades, and even victories in polls against icons like Jimi […]

The album Gilmour Says Pink floyd “Ripped Off” from This Legendary Band

David Gilmour, the iconic guitarist and voice behind much of Pink Floyd’s most beloved work, has never shied away from acknowledging the band’s influences. Despite Pink Floyd being hailed as pioneers of progressive and psychedelic rock, Gilmour has candidly admitted that their early sound wasn’t entirely original. In fact, he once confessed that Pink Floyd […]

The Pink Floyd song David Gilmour thought was “thrown-together”

During their tenure, Pink Floyd constantly evolved and went through transformations, with experimentation being the only everlasting aspect of their musical approach. It was a novel way of conducting themselves. For a decade or two, music artists had tried to be reliable for their audiences, pumping out music they knew they wanted. But Pink Floyd […]

Roger Waters’ five favourite songwriters of all time: “A truth in everything that he’s done”

Roger Waters doesn’t often share the details of specific music that makes him move, so when he does praise a fellow artist, it is usually a creative that the Pink Floyd man truly admires. In fact, it’s not very often that Waters shares much positive at all. So, you can bet your bottom dollar that […]