Throwback: Happy 79th Birthday, David Gilmour!

2025 is rushing by. It’s March. And March is a very busy month in music history. 

  • The Who frontman  Roger Daltrey celebrated his 81st birthday on March 1
  • Karen Carpenter was born 75 years ago today. As one-half of The Carpenters with her older brother Richard, Karen was behind some of the most beloved and gorgeous pop songs ever written and recorded.
  • Lou Reed one of the most influential figures of the past 75 years or so, was born 83 years ago on March 2
  • Tone Lōc celebrated his 59th birthday on March 3
  • The legendary soul artist Bobby Womack was born on this day 81 years ago
  • Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted celebrated his 62nd birthday on March 4

Pink Floyd‘s David Gilmour celebrates his 79th birthday today.

I’ve been a Pink Floyd fan since — well, practically forever. And at points, I feel like my life is a collection of Pink Floyd lyrics that I endlessly quote to people. So, thank you David for creating and being part of music that’s been a major part of my life’s soundtrack. Happy birthday! May there be many, many more!


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