Syd Barrett

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Syd Barrett headshot, 1970
The inside story behind the celebrations of Syd Barrett's 80th birthday

By Dave Ling Published

Twenty years after the former Pink Floyd frontman's death, an exhibition, gig and star-studded tribute album will celebrate Syd Barrett's legacy

Bands & Artists
Syd Barrett with Pink Floyd in 1968
“He was wandering off, not wanting to be a star”: The beginning of the end for Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett

By Martin Kielty Published

1968 single will always be significant in their history – but not all for the best reasons

Tracks & Singles
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Syd Barrett’s iconic Madcap floorboards to go on show on South Coast this July

By Jerry Ewing Published

The Piper venue near Hastings will feature a week-long programme of gigs and talks in July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Syd Barrett's passing

Live Performances
A photograph of Syd Barrett in his youth
Syd Barrett 80th birthday celebrations include tribute concert in Cambridge and tribute album featuring Pink Floyd, David Gilmour and more...

By Jerry Ewing Published

A special tribute concert at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, where Syd Barrett played his last ever live show, will take place in October

Bands & Artists
Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, posed, looking to camera, 1967. (Photo by Andrew Whittuck/Redferns)
“How dare he revolutionise rock’n’roll then walk away!” Syd Barrett was never lost. He just didn’t want to be found

By Tommy Udo Published

In the 90s a Prog writer set out to doorstep the former Pink Floyd mastermind and demand an explanation for his disappearance from music. It didn’t go to plan – which came as a great relief

Bands & Artists
Derek Shulman – Giant Steps
Derek Shulman takes aim at Syd Barrett, Beach Boys and Eagles in his not-very-gentle memoir Giant Steps

By Johnny Sharp Published

Former Gentle Giant vocalist who became an A&R bigwig provides an refreshingly undiplomatic account of his career on stage and off it

Biographies
A composite image of Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan and late Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett
The people behind Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown are planning a Syd Barrett movie

By Classic Rock Published

Could Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett and The Mamas & The Papa’s Cass Elliot be getting the big screen treatment?

Films & TV Shows
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The real Syd Barrett, by the people who knew him

By Kris Needs Published

The magic and mystery surrounding the architect of Pink Floyd endures – and a larger canvas emerges of a confident, multi-talented originator...

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Earliest known Syd Barrett painting to be auctioned

By Jerry Ewing Published

Syd Barrett's 1963 pastel and watercolor Dried Flowers goes up for auction in July

Bands & Artists
Syd Barrett and David Bowie
David Bowie on the "magical" Syd Barrett

By Paul Brannigan Published

"His impact on my thinking was enormous." David Bowie on Syd Barrett

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