David Gilmour announces 2015 album and 'old man's tour'

David Gilmour has announced that he aims to release a solo album in 2015, followed by a tour.

The Pink Floyd veteran told Rolling Stone that the writing was nearly complete and recording would begin soon. He also chose to discuss Pink Floyd's The Endless River, reiterating that it would definitely be the last album from the band and that it would be difficult to tour without late keyboardist Rick White.

“There are some sketches that aren’t finished, and some of them will be started again. There’s a few months’ work in it yet. I’m hoping to get it out this following year.” He told Rolling stone, adding that he would embark on “an old man’s tour... not a 200-date sort of thing.”

Discussing touring the new album without White, Gilmour said: “Without him, that’s kind of impossible, I’m really enjoying my life and my music. There’s no room for Pink Floyd. The thought of doing any more causes me to break out in a cold sweat.”

“Anything we had of value is on this album,” he added, reffering to the album's genesis from the Divison Bell sessions and that fans shouldn't expect another. “Trying to do it again would mean using second-best material, and that’s not good enough for me.”