The big regret David Gilmour had about ‘Us and Them’
At the time of writing, Pink Floyd have a major new documentary screening in cinemas. This is fitting because the London prog band are as cinematic a rock band as…
“I couldn’t”: David Gilmour’s biggest weakness as a guitarist
On any list of the most influential guitar players of all time, David Gilmour is surely there. During his time in Pink Floyd, he rewrote the rule book in many…
The classic Pink Floyd album David Gilmour couldn’t listen to: “Too depressing, too boring”
Recently, I wrote an article pitching my argument for the most talented Pink Floyd member. This is undoubtedly a contentious topic given their place in the musical canon and the…
The Pink Floyd song David Gilmour thought to be formless: “There’s nothing to it”
For a moment, it looked like space rock giants Pink Floyd may have slowly trundled toward a cult footnote in prog’s 1970s heyday. Following their Anglo-surrealism foundings under the creative…
“Outside my usual scope”: The Pink Floyd and solo songs David Gilmour called his best guitar playing
Any fans of Pink Floyd will likely understand that enjoying their legacy isn’t the same as any other band. For starters, their extensive discography feels almost overwhelming at times, as…