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From the BBC

Syd Barrett, one of the original members of legendary rock group Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 60, the band's spokeswoman has confirmed.
He was born Roger Barrett in Cambridge and met future bandmates Roger Waters and David Gilmour at school there.

The guitarist was invited to join Pink Floyd by Waters in 1965 but left three years later after only one album with his mental state affected by drugs.

"He died very peacefully a couple of days ago," said the spokeswoman.

"There will be a private family funeral."




He had suffered from diabetes in recent years and had not been recording music.
From the BBCI hope he's finding the peace and quiet he craved...

That's sad. At 60, he was relatively young.

Sadder still is the thought of how things might have turned out if he hadn't messed up his head. His stuff is really uneven, but there's real genius there at times.

thats too bad , but at what point today does rock radio all play wish you were here ?



Ron

Shine On, Crazy Diamond

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he was a real visionary, and if it weren't for him the greatest rock band of all time probably would've never been...

If you enjoy Floyd's early stuff with Barrett (Piper, etc.) you might consider picking up his solo albums - they are quite good. The gem of the bunch has to be "The Madcap Laughs" - probably in my top twenty albums of all time. Syd's sound really shaped my ear for music and vocalists - when I heard he had passed it was one of those moments where I was really taken aback. Even as my listening to Floyd has waned a bit over the years, they were always my favorite at a young age and still prominant for me personally today.

RIP Roger.

tommygunn Wrote:RIP Roger.

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opiated Wrote:

tommygunn Wrote:RIP Roger.

cratch:

For quite a number of years since his breakdown, he's wanted to be referred to by his given name. :wink:

tommygunn Wrote:

opiated Wrote:

tommygunn Wrote:RIP Roger.

cratch:

For quite a number of years since his breakdown, he's wanted to be referred to by his given name. :wink:

yeah..sorry 'bout that..i thought you were talkin 'bout Roger Waters!!!! :oops:

opiated Wrote:

tommygunn Wrote:

opiated Wrote:

tommygunn Wrote:RIP Roger.

cratch:

For quite a number of years since his breakdown, he's wanted to be referred to by his given name. :wink:

yeah..sorry 'bout that..i thought you were talkin 'bout Roger Waters!!!! :oops:

wishful thinking, that is.....

Too bad about Syd Barrett, he was a brilliant man

rip syd, thanks for the music


same day 'pulse' was released wasnt it?