David Gilmour
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David Gilmour
Summary
David Gilmour is a human[1]. He was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on March 6, 1946[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], songwriter[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], record producer[7], and executive producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,109 views/month, #2,988 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- David Gilmour's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
- David Gilmour was born on March 6, 1946[3].
- David Gilmour was born on March 6, 1944[10].
- David Gilmour's father was Douglas G. Gilmour[11].
- David Gilmour's mother was Sylvia Gilmour[12].
- David Gilmour was married to Polly Samson[13].
- A child of David Gilmour was Romany Gilmour[14].
- David Gilmour held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- English was David Gilmour's native language[16].
- David Gilmour's professions included guitarist[4].
- David Gilmour worked as a songwriter[5].
- David Gilmour's professions included multi-instrumentalist[6].
- David Gilmour's professions included record producer[7].
- David Gilmour worked as an executive producer[8].
- David Gilmour's professions included aircraft pilot[17].
- David Gilmour's education included a stint at Anglia Ruskin University[18].
- David Gilmour received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- David Gilmour received the Order of the Badge of Honour[20].
- David Gilmour was a member of Rockestra[21].
- David Gilmour is recorded as male[22].
- David Gilmour's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- David Gilmour's genre is rock music[24].
- David Gilmour's genre is progressive rock[25].
- David Gilmour's genre is psychedelic rock[26].
- David Gilmour's genre is art rock[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1946-03-06[30]
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Genre(s): ambient dub, art rock, blues rock, classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock[31]
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Community tags: ambient dub, art rock, blues rock, british, classic pop and rock, classic rock, english, hard rock, prog related, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock, uk[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1dce970e-34bc-48b2-ab51-48d87544a4c2[33]
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Origins and Family
David Gilmour's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 6, 1946[3] and March 6, 1944[10]. His father was Douglas G. Gilmour[11]. His mother was Sylvia Gilmour[12]. English was his native language[16].
Education
David Gilmour was educated at Anglia Ruskin University[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], songwriter[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], record producer[7], executive producer[8], and aircraft pilot[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Order of the Badge of Honour[20], an order[36], in Armenia[37], founded in 2000[38].
Personal Life
David Gilmour was married to Polly Samson[13]. A child of him was Romany Gilmour[14].
Why It Matters
David Gilmour ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,109 views/month, #2,988 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was David Gilmour born?
David Gilmour was born in Cambridge[2].
Who were David Gilmour's parents?
David Gilmour's father was Douglas G. Gilmour[11]. David Gilmour's mother was Sylvia Gilmour[12].
Who was David Gilmour married to?
David Gilmour's spouses include Polly Samson[13].
What did David Gilmour do for work?
David Gilmour worked as guitarist[4], songwriter[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], record producer[7], and executive producer[8].
Where did David Gilmour go to school?
David Gilmour was educated at Anglia Ruskin University[18].
What awards did David Gilmour receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19] and Order of the Badge of Honour[20].