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Pink Floyd's Gilmour Gives Walls to the Homeless
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 12:09 pm
by TexasStooge
LONDON (Reuters) - Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour donated $5.88 million to charity on Tuesday to house hundreds of homeless people and low-wage workers in central London.
The 59-year-old rock star said he was inspired by a similar community project developed in New York.
"I've seen what has been achieved in New York and am passionately behind this London project," he said in a statement.
The "urban village," administered by the Crisis charity, aims to house 400 residents, including the homeless and public service workers like nurses and teachers who have been priced out of the soaring London housing market.
Crisis said a site for the scheme has yet to be chosen.
Gilmour's searing guitar work featured on Pink Floyd's biggest albums, including "The Wall" and "Wish You Were Here."
His personal fortune from a hugely successful career in music has been estimated at $122 million.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 12:12 pm
by Stephanie
Great story!!
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 12:57 pm
by isobar
He is quite philantropic. He's donated some real estate in the past for the homeless.
And what a gifted musician and songwriter!!!!! :38:
Oh, don't get me started.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 1:07 pm
by Stephanie
I know Isobar - where's that air guitar???
I think I've heard that he was a philantropist once before. It's nice to see people like that give their money to society to try and make things better!
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 1:31 pm
by isobar
You're right Steph. We need more people like that with a big heart, and a big wallet.
*isobar grabs fork as a mic*
"Shine on you craaaaaaaazy diamond!"
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 3:03 pm
by Stephanie
isobar wrote:You're right Steph. We need more people like that with a big heart, and a big wallet.
*isobar grabs fork as a mic*
"Shine on you craaaaaaaazy diamond!"
GO ISOBAR GO!!! :lol:
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 6:20 pm
by Pro-Storm
Gilmour is one of the greats....he makes all Fender Stratocaster owners (like me) kneel down saying..."We're not worthy" :38: :38: :38:
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 7:34 pm
by isobar
LOL PS! I agree totally.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 9:19 pm
by breeze
LoL, Isobar - don't get me started on FLOYD, either!
Once you see them in concert, no other group matters, from
then on!
Roger Waters
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 11:15 pm
by Aslkahuna
has also done good works himself (except towards Dave Gilmour). Another Floydophile here.
Steve
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 11:52 am
by isobar
You're so right Steve.
Waters is one of the most gifted lyricists of our time. I love how he often uses the last line of a song to add a little twist or different angle to it.
A perfect example is "Mother" (the live version is best from the CD "Is There Anybody Out There?"). The lyrics are phenomenal describing his overprotective mother and how she helped build "the wall". The last words, "Mother, did it need to be so ... high?"
Oh, what I wouldn't give to see them work together again!! Too many hard feelings and lawsuits between them though.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 12:05 pm
by j
A great guitarist right up there with Steve Howe. I had no idea he was worth that much....that blows my mind.
Anyway....a great act of charity (when's the last time you saw Eminem donate anything?...and he comes from a poverty stricken household).
I'm so inspired, I think I'll put on my collection of Rare Pink Floyd and work myself silly.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 12:09 pm
by j
breeze wrote:LoL, Isobar - don't get me started on FLOYD, either!
Once you see them in concert, no other group matters, from
then on!
Have only seen films of them in concert, and that was truly awesome. One of my regrets in life was not seeing them live....but thank God I have been lucky enough to see Yes 8 times.
I love my music, and to me, these are the 2 greatest bands of all time.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 12:16 pm
by Stephanie
I've never seen them live either, but I have seen The Who and Genesis amongst others. Seeing Floyd must've been awesome!
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 12:46 pm
by j
you have to go back to 1969 for this one.....and you best be a die-hard.
Umaguma
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 12:59 pm
by isobar
Woohoo Ummagumma!!!!!!!!
I bought it for my step-dad at Christmas. It's now on my birthday list. Can't wait!
Roger
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 2:39 pm
by Aslkahuna
has somewhat reconciled with Nick Mason and Rick Wright but there seems to be no chance whatsoever of any reconciliation between him and Dave. Roger is definitely a great lyricist and adding his lyrics to music written by Gilmour resulted in some of the best loved Floyd songs of all time.
Steve
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 8:23 pm
by breeze
I saw them live at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville back on
May 8th, 1994. My best friend camped out in the cold rain
(I was at work) to get our tickets, and, became very sick with the flu,
afterwards. I love her, and, she's STILL my best friend! It
was awesome, and, more than I had ever imagined! Even had
the pig flying over the stadium! My favorite was "Shine On You
Crazy Diamond"!
Dark Side of The Moon
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 10:58 pm
by Aslkahuna
is one of their most famous albums of course, and spent 14 years on the Billboard Chart. According to a recent Rolling Stone article about the album, it still sells about 250000 copies a year. However, they have come out with a 30th Anniversary issue of the Album in full Surround Sound-and it's awesome that way. Floyd, of course, were the first to use the concept of Surround Sound in their early Concerts.
Steve
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 12:24 pm
by j
I was thinking of picking up that 5.1 SS. Already got Fragile from Yes....and they are spectacular. Now...only problem is my surround sound system is mediocre at best..and I don't see investing at this point. Sound is good, but doesn't compare IMO to a quality 2 speaker high end system. (which I've already got)