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

Tonite Let's All Make Love in London

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Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

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Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock

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Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation

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Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

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Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation

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Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983

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Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation

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