David Gilmour plans solo tour

[SevenSeasJim]

I'm not sure if this has been posted here yet, but what the hell.

Last Updated Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:29:38 EST

CBC Arts

Pink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour will begin his first solo tour in decades on March 10 in Dortmund, Germany, and will begin touring North America in April.

Gilmour is touring in support of his upcoming solo album, On an Island, his first solo release since 1984’s About Face.

No North American dates have been confirmed, but Gilmour will appear in Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, Rome and London this spring.

Gilmour, known for his atmospheric guitar work with Pink Floyd, has pulled together some rock greats for his solo effort.

The title track of On an Island combines Gilmour’s vocals with those of David Crosby and Graham Nash. Sets feature appearances by Pink Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright, Soft Machine drummer Robert Wyatt and keyboardist Jools Holland.

Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera plays one set and is co-producer along with Gilmour and Chris Thomas.

On an Island is to be released March 6.

Gilmour has also been frontman for the newly reconstituted Pink Floyd.

Pink Floyd's Pulse DVD, which chronicles Pink Floyd's final tour in 1994, is scheduled to be out at the end of January.

[Dr_Evil_Mouse]

Actually gave About Face a listen today for the first time in a while. I still think his lyrics are shite, but man, that is some sweet playing.