David Gilmour
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
1
Records
David Gilmour's individual accolades reflect his status as one of rock's most respected guitarists. He won a Grammy for the instrumental "Marooned," and received lifetime achievement honors from the Ivor Novello and Q Awards. His guitar work has been celebrated by peers and critics alike, earning him Guitarist of the Year from Classic Rock magazine. Beyond awards, his influence is measured by his consistent presence at the top of greatest guitarist rankings, including Rolling Stone's #4 spot in 2023.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Awarded for services to music.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted as a member of Pink Floyd.
Honorary Doctor of Arts
Honorary degree recognizing his contributions to music.
Honorary Doctor of Arts
Honorary degree.
Guinness World Record
Co-holds record for most consecutive weeks on US album chart with The Dark Side of the Moon (741 weeks).
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Top 50 Guitarists of All Time
50 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
March 1973
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
Guitar World
1994
The Division Bell
Guitar World
2015
Rattle That Lock
Mojo
2006
On an Island
Uncut
2024
Luck and Strange
Records & Feats
Most consecutive weeks on US album chart
Co-holds the record with Pink Floyd for The Dark Side of the Moon, which spent 741 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200.