David Gilmour British Singer Born 1946 in Cambridge
David Gilmour · guitarist and songwriter · British
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David Gilmour on Social Media
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- Followers
- 1.8M @davidgilmour
- Engagement rate
- 3.21% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 57,895
- Average comments
- 543 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
Born on 6 March 1946 in Cambridge, David Gilmour is a British singer. He is known as a member of Rockestra.
Early life
He studied at Anglia Ruskin University.
Career
He has also been part of Pink Floyd (1968–2026). Other members of Rockestra on record include Paul McCartney. In all, 11 albums and 11 singles are listed under his name between 1967 and 2024. From Arnold Layne (1967) to Luck and Strange (2024), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as rock music and progressive rock. The records note guitar and bass guitar as his instruments. His recordings came out on EMI.
Screen work on record covers 5 credits, including The Strat Pack (2005). On YouTube, he has 1.3M subscribers (as of November 2025).
Recognition
His awards include the Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Further recognition came with the Order of the Badge of Honour.
Personal life
He has been married to Polly Samson since 1994. Earlier marriages on record are to Ginger Gilmour (1975 to 1990, divorced). He has 8 children on record.
Groups and bands
- Pink Floyd1968–2026
- Rockestra
Discography
22 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Luck and Strange | Album |
| 2020 | Yes, I Have Ghosts | Single |
| 2017 | Live at Pompeii | Album |
| 2016 | In Any Tongue | Single |
| 2015 | Faces of Stone | Single |
| 2015 | Rattle That Lock | Single |
| 2015 | Rattle That Lock | Album |
| 2015 | Today | Single |
| 2010 | Metallic Spheres | Album |
| 2008 | Live in Gdańsk | Album |
| 2006 | Arnold Layne | Single |
| 2006 | On an Island | Single |
| 2006 | On an Island | Album |
| 2006 | Smile | Single |
| 2002 | David Gilmour in Concert | Album |
Show all 22 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | About Face | Album |
| 1984 | Blue Light | Single |
| 1984 | David Gilmour Live 1984 | Album |
| 1979 | There's No Way Out of Here | Single |
| 1978 | David Gilmour | Album |
| 1967 | Arnold Layne | Single |
| Barn Jams | Album |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| Order of the Badge of Honour | Won |
Filmography
5 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Strat Pack | Film | |
| 2003 | Classic Albums: Pink Floyd – The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon | Film | |
| 2001 | The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story | Film | |
| 1992 | La Carrera Panamericana with Music by Pink Floyd | Writer | Film |
| 1972 | Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii | Film |
David Gilmour Photos
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Photo: Phil Guest from Bournemouth, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is David Gilmour?
David Gilmour is 80 years old, born on 6 March 1946 in Cambridge.
What is David Gilmour known for?
David Gilmour is known as a member of Rockestra.
What is David Gilmour’s nationality?
David Gilmour is British, born in Cambridge.
Who is David Gilmour married to?
David Gilmour is married to Polly Samson; they married in 1994.
Has David Gilmour won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q178517), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Lrheath · CC BY-SA 4.0
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