Syd Barrett
Born: 1946-01-06
Birthplace: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Biography
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
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Pink Floyd London '66-'67
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice
Pink Floyd: The Story
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes
Top Movie Credits
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Self (archive footage)
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice
Self (archive footage)
Pink Floyd: The Story
Self (archive footage)
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
Self (archive footage)