Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett

January 6, 1946 (78 years old) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 – July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and painter. Best known as a founder of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett was excluded from Pink Floyd in April 1968 after David Gilmour took over as their new guitarist, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.

Known For

Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972 Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972
Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

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