During an interview with Rick Beato , published on his YouTube channel [ transcription by Loudersound ], David Gilmour stated that he never considered Pink Floyd a progressive rock band. According to the guitarist, the band wasn't concerned with discussing musical styles.
“We didn’t talk about style, and I never talked about progressive rock, or thought we were, whatever, progressive rock. For me, progressive rock is made by very, very serious musicians who really know what they’re doing.” However, despite this view from the guitarist himself, fans and critics frequently cite Pink Floyd among the great names of progressive rock, alongside bands like Yes, Genesis , King Crimson , Jethro Tull , and Rush . Drummer Nick Mason even accepted the “Prog God” award at the Progressive Music Awards in 2017, reinforcing the group's connection to the genre.
David Gilmour talks about his upcoming album.
Gilmour also commented on the successor to his most recent solo album, Luck And Strange , released in 2024. Furthermore, the musician stated that he is working on new music and already has material in the early stages of production. "I'm slowly building a new album," he revealed, indicating that fans won't have to wait long for news.
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