David Gilmour: Birthday Boy

DAVID GILMOUR: Six and Counting

Six years ago today, David Gilmour released his first album in 22 years, On an Island -- and he's marking the anniversary by offering a free download and stream of the track "A Pocketful of Stones," which he co-wrote with his wife, Polly Samson. Just head to DavidGilmour.com.

We asked Gilmour six years ago if we would have to wait another 22 years for his next album. He told us, "I rather doubt it will be that long. I've got so much material left over from these sessions." Nothing yet -- let's see what happens over the next 16 years.