Matt Gilmour, Son of David Gilmour
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Matt Gilmour is the son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour. Matt was born and raised in England, where he grew up watching his father captivate arena crowds from the side of the stage.
Matt’s musical journey has been quite unique. He began his career playing folksy Nick Drake-style music before picking up the electric guitar about five years ago. Since then, he has become a fluidly melodic player with an achingly beautiful bluesy sensibility. His music is an interstellar mélange of psychedelic rock with touches of prog, blues, indie, folk, and funk.
Cancer Diagnosis
Matt’s life took a significant turn when he was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 29. After undergoing chemo treatment in England, he returned to Austin, Texas, where he found solace and inspiration in informal jam sessions called “Music Mondays”. These sessions helped him overcome depression and led to the formation of his band.
Matt has a new album out called Business As Usual [2024].
David Gilmour Family and Children
David Gilmour’s first marriage was to model and artist Virginia “Ginger” Hasenbein. The couple had four children: Alice Gilmour (born 1976), Clare Gilmour (born 1979), Sara Gilmour (born 1983) and Matthew (born 1986). In David Gilmour’s marriage to Polly Samson, he has adopted son Charlie Samson (born 1989 to Samson and Heathcote Williams), Joe Gilmour (born 1995), Gabriel Gilmour (born 1997) and Romany Gilmour (born 2002)
Family: Matthew’s siblings, namely Charlie, Joe, Gabriel, and Romany, are also artistically inclined. The Gilmour family has deep roots in the world of music and arts, with various members pursuing artistic careers.
Matt Gilmour Photo Gallery
Here are some photographs of Matt Gilmour.
