David Gilmour Chicago Il Tickets

An artist of David Gilmour's stature hardly needs an introduction. The English musician is known all over the world for his guitar playing and vocals in the band Pink Floyd. Having started his career in the early sixties, the talented artist has garnered several awards to his name over the course of five decades.

Gilmour has received the 'Ivor' for Lifetime Achievement, given to him by the British Association of Composers and Songwriters. He was also honored with the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contribution to music. In a list released by the Rolling Stone magazine, David Gilmour was placed at the fourteenth spot in the rankings of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Besides having numerous number one singles with the progressive rock band, Pink Floyd, Gilmour was also the composer of the song which earned the band their only Grammy Award. Maroon, the instrumental track won the Grammy for 'Best Rock Instrumental Performance' in 1995.

David Gilmour has been successful in his solo career as well, which he kicked off with his eponymous album in 1978. It was followed by two more albums, ?About Face? (1984) and ?On an Island? (2006). After almost a decade he is coming up with his fourth album ?Rattle That Lock?, scheduled for a release in September 2015. Gilmour will also embark on his first world tour in a decade to promote the album. Don't miss the live performance from the venerable David Gilmour and get your David Gilmour Chicago tickets booked right away.