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Roger Keith " Syd " Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Barrett was the band's original frontman and primary songwriter, known for his whimsical style of psychedelia, [1] English-accented singing, and stream-of-consciousness writing style. [4] .
Apr 12, 2024 · The late Roger ‘Syd’ Barrett, from Cambridge, was a co-founder of the 1960’s music group Pink Floyd and performed on lead guitar and vocals. He also composed many of their songs. He was responsible for inspiring an entire generation of musicians to develop their own indigenous brand of English rock music.
Sep 8, 2020 · Syd Barrett: How LSD Created and Destroyed His Career With Pink Floyd. An over-reliance on psychedelic drugs drove the rock star from the bounds of reality and forced his bandmates to cut ties to...
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Learn about the life and career of Syd Barrett, the original leader and creative force of Pink Floyd. From his childhood in Cambridge to his musical influences, collaborations, solo projects and mental health issues, this web page covers his story in detail.
Apr 2, 2014 · Guitarist Syd Barrett helped found the psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. After a mental break forced his departure, he spent 30 years as a painter and recluse.
Watch videos of Syd Barrett, the original lead singer and songwriter of Pink Floyd, and his solo work. Explore his life, music, legacy and upcoming documentary film.
May 19, 1997 · The Syd Barrett story by Syd and those who knew him, Edited and Compiled by Gian Palacios ‘All movement is accomplished in six stages, and the seventh brings return’ The Cast: Syd Barrett (Singer-songwriter-guitarist, crazy diamond, madcap, cracked genius) David Gilmour (guitarist, Pink Floyd, teenage friend of Syd)
