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Phil Manzanera and David Gilmour

Phil Manzanera Memoirs feat. David Gilmour

Roxy music guitarist and record produce Phil Manzanera, who you may have seen playing guitar on David Gilmour’s tours, has his memoirs coming out. Phil Manzanera, a renowned figure in the UK music scene and a celebrated record producer, is set to release his memoir, “Revólución to Roxy.” The book, chronicling his exceptional journey, is scheduled for a special limited edition pre-order from December 1st, with deliveries commencing in January 2024. The normal kindle, hardback and paperback are out on 22nd March 2024. Order > Signed Limited Edition Boxset for £80 , Kindle, Hardback, Paperback This memoir is not just about Manzanera’s musical escapades with Roxy Music and his collaborations with David Gilmour and other music icons. It delves deeper, unraveling his family’s compelling history. This narrative traces back to the 15th century, detailing the expulsion of the Sephardic Jews from Spain, the revolution in Cuba in 1959, and the...

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Watch Making of “Today” – David Gilmour’s New Song

Many people will be getting excited for the David Gilmour preview concert tomorrow at the Brighton Centre on Kings Road in Brighton England where David will have a pre tour concert – they will be testing out the production on a live audience and ironing out any issues before the show hits the road starting on 12th September in Croatia. Judging by the lovely pictures posted online by lyricist Polly Samson – David’s wife and lyricist on David and Pink Floyd’s albums – the show looks to have the iconic circular screen in the background on to which projections are formed. Looks like fans can expect the usual multimedia experience. David’s new album Rattle That Lock is released this month on 18th September and another excellent video has been made available of the making of Today – one of the new songs of David’s album. You can watch the video below and feel...

Excitement Builds for David Gilmour’s New Album

In the April 2015 edition of Uncut magazine, Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera reveals that David Gilmour’s new studio album “sounds fantastic”. On the recording of the album, which could be released in 2015, Phil said that “it’s going very well. I think it sounds fantastic, people will be very happy.” Phil Manzanera has worked with David Gilmour often over the years and has played guitar on David’s solo tours. Phil helped produce David Gilmour’s last studio album from 2006 On An Island and also toured the world with David and the rest of the amazing band. Phil also co-wrote One Slip from Pink Floyd’s A Momentary Lapse of Reason album which you can enjoy in the video below. The April edition of Uncut has an interview with Phil Manzanera and answers questions on David Gilmour’s new album. Don’t Miss The Album News! Don’t miss out on news regarding David...

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Year in Review: Roger Waters & David Gilmour 2006 By Andrew Beale and azza200

2006 has been a busy year for our favorite Floydians. David Gilmour and Roger Waters both launched a tour this year, collaborating with other members of Pink Floyd and some old friends. Nick Mason and Rick Wright were very involved this year. Nick played a few shows with Roger, and Rick played keyboards throughout David’s tour. Jon Carin was quite busy, playing as a full time member of both David and Roger’s band. I (Andrew Beale) unfortunately could not have made it to one of Gilmour’s concerts, so I got some help from azza200 to write this article who saw David twice on his tour. David Gilmour Dates: David played Continental Europe, North America, and the UK on his tour. He only played 36 dates in total, a select few dates compared to Rogers numerous. The venues tended to be smaller and the tickets were expensive. Some problems with this...