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After reading about this, it appears Syds family asked the band members to not attend. It was a private family oriented funeral. Syds brother said Gilmour had sent flowers. Also read that Roger ran into Syd at some candy store and Syd shuffled off in an odd way as if avoiding Waters. I knew Syd had type 2 diabetes.
In April 1968, Barrett was ousted from the band amid speculation of mental illness and his use of psychedelic drugs. He began a brief solo career in 1969 with the single "Octopus", followed by albums The Madcap Laughs (1970) and Barrett (1970), recorded with the aid of members of Pink Floyd.
Jun 12, 2002 · But the ex-members of Pink Floyd did not attend and, indeed, were not invited. No Barrett or Pink Floyd tunes were even aired to send the Piper on his way.
Jul 7, 2024 · Original Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett died on July 7, 2006. This is the story of the rise and decline of a psychedelic icon
Jul 11, 2006 · Syd Barrett, one of the original members of legendary rock group Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 60 from complications arising from diabetes.
Jul 12, 2006 · By NME. 12th July 2006. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and bassist Roger Waters have both paid tribute to Syd Barrett, who has died aged 60. The former Pink Floyd singer passed away on...
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Apr 2, 2014 · In 1996, Barrett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of Pink Floyd, but he did not attend the ceremony. Additionally, a number of box sets,...
