David Gilmour

Career Highlights

• The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
• Wish You Were Here (1975)
• The Wall (1979)
• Comfortably Numb solo

Influence

Proved that restraint and space are as powerful as speed. His tone — warm, singing, unhurried — influenced an entire generation of melodic rock guitarists.

Legacy

"Comfortably Numb" contains what many consider the greatest guitar solo ever recorded. Gilmour's ability to make every note count is unmatched.