Legendary Beatle Paul McCartney turned 83 this week, and the celebration came with a special surprise from longtime friend and Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour.
According to sources close to both musicians, Gilmour presented McCartney with a “massive birthday gift” during a private gathering attended by close friends, family, and industry icons. Though the contents of the gift have not been officially disclosed, those in attendance described it as “grand, deeply personal, and emblematic of their decades-long friendship.”
The two British rock icons have long admired each other’s work, and though they never officially collaborated in studio, they’ve shared stages and expressed mutual respect publicly over the years. Gilmour, known for his soulful guitar work and progressive rock legacy with Pink Floyd, reportedly delivered the gift with a heartfelt toast to McCartney’s enduring influence on music and culture.
“He’s not just a Beatle,” Gilmour reportedly said during the celebration, “he’s a pioneer, a friend, and someone who continues to inspire generations.”
McCartney, still active in both music and activism, was visibly touched by the gesture. The event, held at a private estate just outside London, included acoustic performances, tributes, and rare archival footage from McCartney’s career spanning The Beatles, Wings, and his solo endeavors.
Fans took to social media to wish McCartney well, with hashtags like #HappyBirthdayPaul and #McCartney83 trending worldwide.
As one fan wrote, “It’s only right that one legend gifts another. Gilmour and McCartney—rock royalty forever.”
The birthday surprise marks yet another moment in a remarkable year for McCartney, who is also set to release a remastered collection of Wings’ catalog later this year.
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