David Gilmour – Rattle That Lock Tour (2015/16)

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David Gilmour’s “Rattle That Lock Tour” from 2015-2016 was a significant musical event, celebrating his fourth solo studio album “Rattle That Lock.” The tour spanned five legs with 50 shows, grossing $78.1 million. It commenced on September 12, 2015, and concluded on September 30, 2016.

Background and Venues

The tour was announced in early 2015 with the first dates in Europe, spanning six countries and nine venues. The venues chosen for the first leg were primarily Roman amphitheatres, adding a historical and atmospheric dimension to the performances. The Royal Albert Hall in London was a key venue in the UK, and Gilmour also performed at the historic Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, a location he had last played with Pink Floyd in 1972​​.

2016-09-29 David Gilmour at Royal Albert Hall Pics J Bogaerts (25)
2016-09-29 David Gilmour at Royal Albert Hall on Rattle That Lock Tour [Pics J Bogaerts]

Touring Band and Special Performances

The band for the tour included musicians who had accompanied Gilmour on his previous “On an Island Tour,” such as Phil Manzanera, Guy Pratt, Jon Carin, and Steve DiStanislao. During a performance on April 24, 2016, Gilmour paid tribute to Prince, who had passed away three days earlier, by integrating a snippet of “Purple Rain” into “Comfortably Numb.” For the latter part of the tour, new members such as Chester Kamen, Greg Phillinganes, and Chuck Leavell joined the band​​.

Setlist and Musical Highlights from Rattle That Lock Tour

The setlist featured tracks from the “Rattle That Lock” album, including “5 A.M.,” “Rattle That Lock,” “Faces of Stone,” and “A Boat Lies Waiting.” It also included Pink Floyd classics like “Wish You Were Here,” “Money,” “Us and Them,” and “High Hopes.” The tour was marked by a diverse range of music, showcasing Gilmour’s ability to blend his solo work with the iconic sound of Pink Floyd. A notable performance was in Wrocław, Poland, where Gilmour was accompanied by the Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra, adding a grand orchestral dimension to the songs​​.

The “Rattle That Lock Tour” was a testament to David Gilmour’s enduring appeal and musical versatility, drawing in fans from around the world and receiving critical acclaim for its blend of new material and classic Pink Floyd sounds.

David Gilmour – Rattle That Lock Tour Dates

September 2015 UK Tour

2015-09-05 : Brighton Centre, Brighton, England
2015-09-12 : Arena Pula, Pula, Croatia
2015-09-14 : Verona Arena, Verona, Italy
2015-09-15 : Ippodromo del Visarno, Florence, Italy
2015-09-17 : Theatre Antique, Orange, France
2015-09-19 : Konig Pilsner Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
2015-09-23 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2015-09-24 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2015-09-25 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England

October

2015-10-02 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2015-10-03 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England

December – South American Leg

2015-12-11 : Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2015-12-12 : Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2015-12-14 : Pedreira Paulo Leminski, Curitiba, Brazil
2015-12-16 : Arena Gremio, Porto Alegre, Brazil
2015-12-18 : Hipodromo de San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2015-12-20 : Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile

March 2016 – North American Leg

2016-03-24 : Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California, USA
2016-03-25 : Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California, USA
2016-03-27 : The Forum (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2016-03-31 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto (Ontario), Canada

April

2016-04-01 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto (Ontario), Canada
2016-04-04 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Ilinois, USA
2016-04-06 : Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Ilinois, USA
2016-04-08 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Ilinois, USA
2016-04-10 : Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York, USA
2016-04-11 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
2016-04-12 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA

David Gilmour is well known for his charitable giving and performed at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. He took time out from his tour, in between the USA and European legs, in order to support the charity.

2016-04-24 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England

2016-04-24 David Gilmour RAH Teenage Cancer Trust (2)
2016-04-24 David Gilmour RAH Teenage Cancer Trust

June – European Leg

2016-06-25 : Plac Wolnosci, Wroclaw, Poland
2016-06-27 : Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna, Austria
2016-06-28 : Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna, Austria
2016-07-07 : Amphitheatre of Pompeii, Pompeii, Italy
2016-07-08 : Amphitheatre of Pompeii, Pompeii, Italy
2016-07-10 : Arena Di Verona, Verona, Italy
2016-07-11 : Arena Di Verona, Verona, Italy
2016-07-14 : Schlossplatz, Stuttgart, Germany
2016-07-16 : Chateau De Chantilly, Chantilly, France
2016-07-18 : Wiesbaden Bowling Green, Wiesbaden, Germany
2016-07-20 : Les Arenas de Nimes, Nimes, France
2016-07-21 : Les Arenas de Nimes, Nimes, France
2016-07-23 : Saline Royale, Besancon, France
2016-07-27 : Grote Markt, Tienen, Belgium
2016-07-28 : Grote Markt, Tienen, Belgium

September – UK Run of shows at the Royal Albert Hall

2016-09-25 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2016-09-28 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2016-09-29 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2016-09-30 : Royal Albert Hall, London, England

Photo Galleries from the Rattle That Lock Tour – 2016-04-24 David Gilmour Royal Albert Hall – Teenage Cancer Trust, 2016-09-29 David Gilmour Royal Albert Hall, 2015-10-02 David Gilmour Royal Albert Hall

External Links – David Gilmour Official Website,