David Gilmour Returns To Pompeii Tonight 45 Years After Iconic Pink Floyd Shows

One of rock’s most lauded concert films, Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, was recorded in 1971 at an ancient Roman theater in Pompeii, Italy. The band’s guitarist, David Gilmour, will bring his solo tour in support of 2015’s Rattle That Lock to the historic site tonight and tomorrow. Gilmour recently shared a video preview of the gigs:

Check out a few scenes from Pompeii in advance of tonight’s show:

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Unlike the 1971 performance, this time around Gilmour will perform in front of an audience. On Sunday, the guitarist and his band which features Allman Brothers Band/Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell played their first show in Italy at Rome’s Circo Massimo. The setlist was similar to others on the tour including the recently debuted “One Of These Days.”

Watch Pink Floyd perform “Echoes” at Pompeii in 1971:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9BQhmIShrg