Gilmour previews his new tour, reveals songwriting secrets, explains why he’s over his “old pop group,” ponders baby-boomer mortality, and much more

David Gilmour is gearing up for his first tour in eight years, and while fans can expect him to play some Pink Floyd material he recently admitted there are some classics he "no longer feels comfortable singing.

David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is gearing up for his first solo tour in eight years. While he is happy to play a mixture of his own solo songs and Pink Floyd classics, he confirmed that there are a few Pink Floyd songs that he will never play again.

David Gilmour, 78, the iconic band’s guitarist and singer will perform multiple concerts later this year, and while fans can expect to hear plenty of their favourite nostalgic songs, there are some David no longer wants to perform.

The new solo album arrives on Sept. 6, followed in the last week of October with one night at the Inuit Dome and three at the Hollywood Bowl.

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The legendary singer and guitarist names some tunes fans shouldn't expect to hear during his upcoming solo tour.

David Gilmour has told how there are certain Pink Floyd songs he no longer wants to perform. The singer and guitarist is due to perform several concerts later this year, after taking a break for the past eight years.