This masterpiece has undoubtedly become one of the most influential albums from the 1970s to the present day. Since its release in 1973 it has sold in excess of 34 million copies worldwide and holds the record for the longest consecutive time on the US billboard charts - making it one of the most successful releases of all time. Every song from the album has been specially arranged for guitar tab with chord boxes.
David Jon Gilmour CBE (born 6 March 1946)[1:] is an English rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist, one of the lead singers, and one of the main songwriters in the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has worked as a record producer for a variety of artists, and has enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist. Gilmour has been actively involved with many charities over the course of his career. In 2003, he was appointed CBE for services to music and philanthropy and was awarded with the Outstanding Contribution title at the 2008 Q Awards.