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David Gilmour: Quick Facts

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Also Known As David Jon Gilmour
Born March 6, 1946 (age 80) • Cambridge

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Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd wrapped together in pink fabric against a pink background, early 1970s.
David Gilmour of Pink Floyd plays electric guitar on stage in front of stacked amplifiers at the Hyde Park Free Concert in London, 1970.
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