David Gilmour has no plans to return to Pink Floyd, confident in his decision to leave the band behind.
In a conversation with Classic Rock, the legendary guitarist made it clear that his Pink Floyd days are over. “I put the whole Pink Floyd thing to bed many, many years ago,” he stated. “Without Rick [Wright], it’s just not possible, and honestly, I wouldn’t want to. That chapter is closed.”
Reflecting on his current life, Gilmour explained, “I’m extremely happy with the small team I have around me now. Over the years, we’ve had plenty of offers to tour, but I’m in a fortunate position—I have more than enough money and have experienced more than enough fame.”
He continued, “I just don’t need any of that anymore. That doesn’t mean I’m not incredibly proud of what we achieved with Pink Floyd. Those years were mostly productive, satisfying, and full of joy. It was fantastic. But my priorities are different now.”
Gilmour’s well-documented rift with former bandmate Roger Waters remains unresolved. In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, Gilmour was asked if he would ever perform with Waters again and gave a firm response:
“Absolutely not. I avoid people who openly support genocidal and autocratic dictators like Putin and Maduro.”
He added, “I could never share a stage with someone who believes such treatment of women and the LGBT community is acceptable. On the other hand, I’d love to play again with Rick Wright, who was one of the kindest and most musically gifted people I’ve ever known.”
Gilmour previously dismissed the idea of a reunion when speaking to ITV News, saying, “There are only three of us left, and we’re not talking. So, it’s not going to happen.”
Meanwhile, drummer Nick Mason has left the door slightly open for the possibility of performing with his former bandmates. In 2024, he acknowledged that while Waters has played with him in the past, Gilmour seems uninterested, making a full Pink Floyd reunion highly unlikely.