David Gilmour Net Worth
He is an English musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. David Gilmour has a net worth of $160 million, as of 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
David Gilmour Personal Information:
First Name: Ashlie
Last Name: Walker
Profession: Guitarist
Age: 73
Zodiac/Birth Sign: Pisces
Birth Date: March 6, 1946
Birth Place: Cambridge, England
Country: England
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, music programmer.
Children: Romany Gilmour (Daughter), Gabriel Gilmour (Son), Joe Gilmour (Son), Clare Gilmour (Daughter), Alice Gilmour (Daughter), Matthew Gilmour (Son), Sara Gilmour (Daughter), Charlie Gilmour (Son).
Spouse: Polly Samson (m. 1994), Ginger Gilmour (m. 1975–1990)
David Gilmour Net Worth: $160 million
David Gilmour Studio Albums:
David Gilmour (1978)
About Face (1984)
On an Island (2006)
Rattle That Lock (2015)
David Gilmour Tours:
About Face Tour (1984)
On an Island Tour (2006)
Rattle That Lock Tour (2015–16)
Biography
David Jon Gilmour is an English musician who was born on 6 March 1946 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He is a member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd of which he joined as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1968 shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett.
Along with Gilmour, Pink Floyd attained global success with the concept albums like The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall. The group also became one of the best-selling in the early 1980s and achieved notable acclaim in music history.
This musical band had sold more than 250 million records worldwide by 2012, as well as 75 million units sold in the United States. After Roger Waters’ quit in 1985, under the Gilmour’s leadership, Pink Floyd released three more studio albums.
Gilmour has produced various artists, including the Dream Academy, and released four solo studio albums like David Gilmour, About Face, On an Island, and Rattle That Lock. He also helped songwriter Kate Bush to build public attention.
Achievements
Being a member of Pink Floyd, he was introduced into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Nonetheless, Gilmour was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2003.
He collected the Outstanding Contribution title at the 2008 Q Awards. Gilmour was listed by Rolling Stone magazine on number 14 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time in 2011. In 2009, he achieved 36th position in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners.
Personal Life
Gilmour is also notable person when it comes to real life as he has contributed in projects related to issues as well as environmentalism, homelessness, animal rights, poverty, and human rights. He married twice and has eight children.