David Gilmour Claims Greed Is To Blame for Lack of Talent in Music Industry

Although exploring a solo career that continues today, many remember David Gilmour for his time with the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. Joining during the late 1960s, the musician watched as the band reached new levels of success. Throughout their time on stage, the band sold a staggering 250 million albums worldwide. They even landed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. But with decades passing, the music industry welcomed new bands and singers. And while many music lovers criticized the music released today, Gilmour seemed to suggest the lack of talent is due to greed.

Sitting down for an interview with ITV News, Gilmour held nothing back when asked about the current state of the music industry. Somewhat confused as to why another band never followed in the footsteps of Pink Floyd, the guitarist admitted, “That was part of what was a golden age. There were a lot of record companies who had ideologies that involved them investing money in the futures of young, talented people.” He added, “And that doesn’t seem to be here right now in the same sort of way – unfortunately.”

When asked what he thought the motivations were for the music industry, Gilmour pointed to the money. “Greed, maybe? Short-term thinking, I suppose is what I would say.” Having watched the industry change several times over the years, the musician appeared thankful he got to see what he deemed the “Golden age.”

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David Gilmour Clears The Air About Pink Floyd Reunion

As for those who want a Pink Floyd reunion, Gilmour laughed at the idea, declaring “Dream on.” Not wanting fans to wish for something that will never happen, he concluded, “I mean, it’s not gonna happen. There’s only three people left and we’re not talking, and are unlikely to – so it’s not gonna happen.”

Fans appeared to agree with Gilmour’s thoughts on a Pink Floyd reunion as one person wrote, “The Pink Floyd reunion question is so dull and lazy. Do you want to work with people you didn’t get on with from 40 years ago?!? Without Rick, it would be such an anticlimax – people wanting to relive their youth while watching 80-year-old men on stage. It’s done. Enjoy the back catalog and the subsequent solo stuff. Move on!”

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