Photo by Adam Ritchie/Redferns/Getty Science Features Psychedelics. Pink Floyd, 1967 - Richard Wright, Nick Mason, Syd Barrett and Roger Waters at the BBC Studios. Tim Willis Talks about Syd Barrett Last Days Tim Willis is the author of Madcap - The half-life of Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd's lost genius", published by Short Books , £7.99 This book is the last work and probably the definitive one about the Floyd founder. 1080x1920 Syd Barrett by EchoesOfRae on DeviantArt. Barrett named the group and was their original frontman and primary songwriter, becoming known for his English-accented singing, literary influences, and whimsical take on psychedelia. 90's. “Syd was really thrilled he was going to record,” recalls Spires. Syd Barrett - 1974 - Now. I’ve been looking for you. Download. 90's. 1982. The strange and last interview of Pink Floyd ex-member Syd Barrett: The French journalists Michka Assayas and Thomas Johnson tracked Barrett and interviewed him back in 1982 outside of his mother Winifred Barrett’s house in Cambridge. Share Tweet Submit Pin. 1981 with his mother and sister. Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Drummer Nick Mason can be seen in the background (left). Syd Barrett Would Be A Shell Of His Former Self When He Met Pink Floyd For the Last Time. (Photo by Nick Hale/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) 1987. 1024x819 Syd Barrett - Syd Barrett Photo (16254442) - Fanpop. Download. While Floyd commenced their rise to fame, Syd faltered through his last solo flight, leaving two albums before retiring. Back in 1975 Pink Floyd were recording their album ‘Wish You Were Here’ and working on the mix for their song ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond,’ which was a tribute to former frontman Syd Barrett. 1990. On June 5th 1975, Pink Floyd would see their old bandmate and former ringleader Syd Barett for the final time. Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Syd Barrett interviewed on The Look of the Week, May 1967. 1982 Roger and Journalist. Roger in the Mid 70's. 1024x768 Syd Barrett-Floyd Wallpaper by MustardProphet on DeviantArt. 1982. Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd performing live in 1967.© Michael Putland / Retna/Photoshot Rick Wright and Syd Barrett of British psychedelic rock group Pink Floyd confer during rehearsals at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, 12th May 1967. Photo of SYD BARRETT TRIBUTE - MADCAP'S L and David GILMOUR, David Gilmour posed backstage at Syd Barrett tribute. 1990. 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