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Sep 30, 2024 · Madcap Magic: Syd Barrett’s favourite Pink Floyd song. Sadly, Syd Barrett’s rock ‘n’ roll career was lived in miniature. Pink Floyd, who only formed in 1965, were changing the face of music by 1967, and by 1968, Barrett could no longer function in the band.
3 days ago · 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.
4 days ago · The most important solo career here, though is the one which flowered most briefly: that of Syd Barrett.
Oct 4, 2024 · Mason has lately returned to live performance with the excellent Saucerful of Secrets, a Pink Floyd tribute band that features an actual member of the original line-up, fronted by Spandau...
Sep 22, 2024 · By September 1967, Syd Barrett was so out of it, had deteriorated to a point where he often would not even know where he was during a concert.
3 days ago · It is the only Pink Floyd album made under the leadership of founder member Syd Barrett (lead vocals, guitar); he wrote all but three tracks, with additional composition by members Roger Waters (bass, vocals), Nick Mason (drums), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals).
3 days ago · The bulk of the album is taken up by "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", a nine-part tribute to the Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett, who had left seven years earlier due to his deteriorating mental health. Barrett coincidentally visited during the recording.
