David Gilmour, the iconic guitarist of Pink Floyd, has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most influential musicians in history. In a recent recollection, Gilmour fondly remembered a pair of live performances from the late 1990s that took place during a lull in his career with Pink Floyd and his solo projects.
One of these notable performances was at the Liverpool Cavern Club, a legendary venue where the Beatles rose to fame in the early 1960s. On December 14, 1999, Paul McCartney took the stage at the Cavern Club to promote his new album, Run Devil Run. For this special occasion, he was joined by two music legends: Ian Paice, the renowned drummer from Deep Purple, and David Gilmour.
Gilmour’s appearance alongside McCartney was a highlight of the evening, as they performed a magical duet of John Lennon’s music. Gilmour jokingly boasted, “I’ve been in the Who, I’ve been in the Beatles, and I’ve been in Pink Floyd. Top that!” However, sharing the stage with McCartney and performing Lennon’s music was undoubtedly a unique experience.
The Cavern Club holds a special place in Beatles history, and it’s fitting that McCartney chose this iconic venue for his performance. After the original club was demolished in the 1970s, a new Cavern Club was built across the street, allowing fans to relive the magic of the Beatles’ era. On this particular night, McCartney, Gilmour, and Paice brought the house down with their incredible performance.
