David Gilmour is one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. Since joining Pink Floyd in 1967, his songwriting, vocals, and distinctive guitar tone have helped shape classic albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.

In 1978, he began releasing solo material, and over the past four decades has recorded five solo albums. His most recent, Luck and Strange (2024), became his third solo record to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart—following On an Island (2006) and Rattle That Lock (2015). The album features lyrics by his wife and longtime collaborator, Polly Samson, along with contributions from their children.

One of those collaborations—with his daughter, Romany Gilmour—is particularly stunning, both on record and in live performance. Fans can now experience it on the newly released concert film David Gilmour: Live at the Circus Maximus and its companion live album, The Luck and Strange Concerts, available now on all major streaming platforms.

On today’s episode, Justin Richmond speaks with David Gilmour, who joined him over Zoom for a rare conversation about writing songs with Polly, mastering his latest album aboard his houseboat studio, and why he can never truly recreate a guitar solo—even when playing it note for note.

You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite songs from David Gilmour HERE.

David Gilmour is one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. Since joining Pink Floyd in 1967, his songwriting, vocals, and distinctive guitar tone have helped shape classic albums like&nbsp;The Dark Side of the Moon&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Wall.
In 1978, he began releasing solo material, and over the past four decades has recorded five solo albums. His most recent, Luck and Strange&nbsp;(2024), became his third solo record to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart&mdash;following&nbsp;On an Island&nbsp;(2006) and&nbsp;Rattle That Lock&nbsp;(2015). The album features lyrics by his wife and longtime collaborator, Polly Samson, along with contributions from their children.
One of those collaborations&mdash;with his daughter, Romany Gilmour&mdash;is particularly stunning, both on record and in live performance. Fans can now experience it on the newly released concert film David Gilmour: Live at the Circus Maximus&nbsp;and its companion live album,&nbsp;The Luck and Strange Concerts,&nbsp;available now on all major streaming platforms.
On today&rsquo;s episode, Justin Richmond speaks with David Gilmour, who joined him over Zoom for a rare conversation about writing songs with Polly, mastering his latest album aboard his houseboat studio, and why he can never truly recreate a guitar solo&mdash;even when playing it note for note.
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite songs from David Gilmour <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23MJzidgYO4LdCorl55mx9?si=6501189a6e8a4756">HERE</a>.

Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.

Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating&mdash;and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.

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David Gilmour

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