Was David Gilmour’s Comfortably Numb solo really a first take? Total Guitar sets the record straight By Paul Elliott published 2 October 23 In light of Roger Waters’ recent comments regarding Pink Floyd producer Bob Ezrin, the UK guitar magazine has clarified the situation
The guitarists who recorded with Pink Floyd (whose names aren't David Gilmour, Syd Barrett or Roger Waters) By Jackson Maxwell published 1 October 23 A number of session kings – and a one-time member of Thin Lizzy – all made six-string contributions to the band's catalog
Roger Waters says David Gilmour’s iconic guitar solo in Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb was not his first take By Matt Owen published 28 September 23 Waters shared his comments on the classic track in a new video answering fan questions
“For me, Wish You Were Here is the most satisfying album. I really love it. I'd rather listen to that than Dark Side of the Moon”: David Gilmour opens up on the creative tension that built Pink Floyd's classic records By Alan di Perna published 8 August 23 In this classic GW interview, the Stratocaster icon discusses the “egocentric megalomaniacal tension” that shaped Dark Side of the Moon, how he constructed the Comfortably Numb solo, and the time he used a mic stand leg as a slide
Roger Waters has shared the first single from his re-recording of The Dark Side of the Moon – and there's not a guitar solo in sight By Matt Owen published 21 July 23 The former Pink Floyd bassist's reinterpretation of Money swaps Gilmour's searing solos for brooding acoustics and a reflective spoken word passage
"I don't even own a Strat! I used my Dean Thoroughbred, a far cry from what David Gilmour used": How ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland ended up covering Pink Floyd By Andrew Daly published 18 July 23 Dave Mustaine's former right-hand man was surprised to find himself tackling Floyd's San Tropez, but it's the perfect showcase for his flexible chops. He explains his approach to playing Gilmour's leads, what he thinks of Megadeth's latest material, and why he was "so bummed out" when he first heard Peace Sells…
Guy Pratt: “I always thought that the second I walked out the studio, the producer would be on the phone to Pino Palladino” By Nick Wells published 19 June 23 The session stalwart discusses his career as a sideman, gigging with Pink Floyd, and chatting to Noel Gallagher and Suzi Quatro for his music podcast, The Rockonteurs
Celebrating 50 years of The Dark Side of the Moon: inside the magical guitar sounds of Pink Floyd’s masterpiece By David Mead published 1 June 23 How one of rock’s greatest studio albums came together onstage, and what David Gilmour used to craft some of the most sought-after guitar tones in music history
Snowy White: "It's funny that I used a Strat for Pigs on the Wing. I was so used to my Les Paul – I was surprised I felt as comfortable as I did. I still hated it, but I got through it" By Andrew Daly published 31 May 23 The rock guitar gun for hire reveals why he was initially hesitant to play with Pink Floyd, how he divvied up parts with David Gilmour, and what it was like navigating the tension between Gilmour and Roger Waters
Session guitar legend Michael Landau reveals what it takes to play with the biggest artists of all time and explains why “Strats are the ultimate couch guitar” By Amit Sharma published 24 May 23 As Fender releases two signature Stratocasters for the session guitar hero, he reflects on recording with the likes of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell – and what it’s like to play on a Pink Floyd track in front of David Gilmour
Michael Landau recalls recording guitar in front of David Gilmour: “Playing for Pink Floyd was one of the most bizarre things ever” By Matt Owen published 9 May 23 The session heavyweight was once brought onboard to record a lead line that Gilmour “didn’t want to do”
Watch David Gilmour wail on the Black Strat in 1975 in newly unearthed 8mm Pink Floyd live footage By Jackson Maxwell published 7 April 23 Featuring The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety – and a number of songs from the then-yet-to-be-released Wish You Were Here and Animals – the footage (complete with killer audio) captures Floyd at a fascinating stage in their evolution
Hear the first snippet from Roger Waters' re-imagining of The Dark Side Of The Moon By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 23 The former Pink Floyd bassist has released a clip of his re-working of Us and Them
Watch David Gilmour play the Black Strat with Pink Floyd for the final time By Jackson Maxwell published 24 February 23 Gilmour's long-icy relationship with estranged Floyd bassist and songwriter Roger Waters thawed just long enough for the band's classic lineup to perform one last time at the 2005 Live 8 benefit concert
Roger Waters says he was misquoted calling David Gilmour’s solos “horrible” By Matt Owen published 20 February 23 “Dave’s guitar solos constitute a collection of some of the very best guitar solos in the history of rock and roll,” Waters said in a statement on social media
Roger Waters has rerecorded Pink Floyd classic The Dark Side of the Moon: “Let’s get rid of all this ‘we’ crap! It’s my project” By Jonathan Horsley published 9 February 23 Having reportedly cut his former Pink Floyd bandmates out of the album without their knowledge, Waters has reworked Dark Side and recorded spoken word over the album’s instrumentals
Guy Pratt reveals the gear he uses to replicate vintage Pink Floyd tones with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets By Ellen O'Reilly published 21 October 22 The session great walks through some of the incredible bass gear that his current world tour with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets requires. Be warned, your mind may be blown...
ThorpyFX Scarlet Tunic review By Trevor Curwen last updated 23 September 22 One man’s quest for early Pink Floyd sound resulted in this stompbox emulation of a long-forgotten 1960s British amp
Watch Kenny Wayne Shepherd play Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb on David Gilmour's Black Strat By Jackson Maxwell published 13 September 22 The performance – a celebration of the kickoff of the Indianapolis Colts' 2022 season – was the legendary guitar's most prominent public outing since its sale in 2019
The greatest guitar albums of the ‘70s: Getting the Led out with Sabbath, the Who, Pink Floyd and more By Jenna Scaramanga published 19 August 22 Punk was a revolution, disco a global phenomenon, but the guitar music of the '70s was dominated by the giants of rock. Here are the decade's top 10 guitar albums, as chosen by you...
