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
Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation
Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here
Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation
A Technicolor Dream
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 1
Top Movie Credits
Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here
Self (archive footage)
A Technicolor Dream
Himself
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Self (archive footage)