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The late Roger ‘Syd’ Barrett, from Cambridge, was a co-founder of the 1960’s music group Pink Floyd and performed on lead guitar and vocals. He also composed many of their songs. He was responsible for inspiring an entire generation of musicians to develop their own indigenous brand of English rock music.

Syd was quintessentially English, penning idiosyncratic songs unique in style and tone.  He had a hugely attractive personality and with his good looks he was difficult to ignore. He was a quick-witted clown who kept family and friends laughing at his good-natured cheekiness throughout his younger years. Always interested in experimenting with music, he played the recorder, piano, ukulele, Jew’s harp and guitar all to a good standard.

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Syd Barrett's single, "Octopus", is now available on the Syd Barrett YouTube channel @SydBarrettOfficial. The story and making of “Octopus” is fairly straightforward. Syd Barrett entered the studio under Peter Jenner’s supervision…

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Syd’s Cafe Opening in Cambridge

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Syd Barrett (Official)
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Hans Keller’s ego was almost as large as his nose. But Syd handled him perfectly. 

What an incredibly awkward interview😂😂 hahaha this Hans Keller seemed very judgmental!!

Astronomy domine'! Syd foreverandever!

Hilarious interview, but yet, everyone is so polite.

Which ones Pink ???

Some people gain the appreciation and recognition after death, and some people their ridicule...

Love the way Hans effectively holds his hands up in defeat at the end!

Hans Keller. Stuffed shirt type of fella.

I love the little glance Roger and Syd shoot at each other after the interviewer finishes his tirade about how loud the music is.

This is what my friends sound like when they complain about today's music.

I want to go back to childhood. Why not! 😆

This journalist was so archaic

It's called dynamics, orchestras get loud too.

Love this

Syd looks so cute 🥰🩷

Ok Mario.

A stuff shirt (the interviewer of course) with no access to acceptance of innovation and true creativity..

❤️

Paul Leonard 🙂

Lovely

What a stupid question!

Hans Keller was a knob goblin.

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A second GAMES FOR MAY Pink Floyd exclusive!

An Italian collector has reportedly discovered a rare twin set of 1965 “Quacksie” figures produced by Louis Marx & Co.—a remarkable find that mirrors the very same models seen in archival images from Pink Floyd’s legendary Games For May exhibition.

According to the collector, the discovery came after years of dedicated research and investigation into the obscure memorabilia associated with the band’s early experimental period.

Notably, one of the two figures has already gained cult status, having been included as part of the travelling Their Mortal Remains exhibition, which showcases artifacts from Pink Floyd’s history.

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A second GAMES FOR MAY Pink Floyd exclusive! An Italian collector has reportedly discovered a rare twin set of 1965 “Quacksie” figures produced by Louis Marx & Co.—a remarkable find that mirrors the very same models seen in archival images from Pink Floyd’s legendary Games For May exhibition. According to the collector, the discovery came after years of dedicated research and investigation into the obscure memorabilia associated with the band’s early experimental period. Notably, one of the two figures has already gained cult status, having been included as part of the travelling Their Mortal Remains exhibition, which showcases artifacts from Pink Floyd’s history. Thanks to Giulio Cozzuto for the storyImage attachmentImage attachment
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I imagine these are the ducks you hear at the end of Bike. Always thought it sounded like ducks, ducks quacking "Pink. Floyd." over and over, but I wouldn't press that last point too hard.

The Quacksie was also headwear for Neil Innes (Bonzo Dog Band, Rutles, GRIMMS, etc.). He cut the bottom off, and made a hat out of if.

I hope one day a bootleg of this gig is found

So where these or one of these ducks used on “Apples & Oranges” ???? Did they use them for the quacking sound ???

Paul Gage what the duck is going on here?! 🐣

Were these originally produced as toys?

Giulio Cozzuto 😄

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We are thrilled to bring you an amazing story on the day we celebrate the legendary 'Games For May' concert which happened on 12th May 1967. Pink Floyd played a special show at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.

Five years ago this little "ACME siren" in the picture was discovered in a sewing box belonging to one of Syd's girlfriends, Jenny Spires. She had put it there many years ago, and although it is a little dusty and old it still works very well!

Syd Barrett and Roger Waters both used this particular siren on May 12, 1967, at the legendary performance known as Games for May. We believe it was used on Bike and Pow R Toc H, and we are told that Syd used it in the Encore of the show.

It was sitting on the top of an amp after the show and Syd handed it to Jenny to look after. She certainly did, as it was still in her pocket when she got home and then spent 50+ years in a sewing box.

In 1972 when he visited Jenny's she showed it to him and asked if he wanted it, which made them giggle as they remembered the show. He looked at it again, as they talked about the event back in 1967, but forgot to take it with him. Thank you Jenny for caring for it all these years and sharing your memories.

If you want to hear what the siren sounded like, listen to Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited. Syd will have done.

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We are thrilled to bring you an amazing story on the day we celebrate the legendary Games For May concert which happened on 12th May 1967. Pink Floyd played a special show at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Five years ago this little ACME siren in the picture was discovered in a sewing box belonging to one of Syds girlfriends, Jenny Spires. She had put it there many years ago, and although it is a little dusty and old it still works very well! Syd Barrett and Roger Waters both used this particular siren on May 12, 1967, at the legendary performance known as Games for May. We believe it was used on Bike and Pow R Toc H, and we are told that Syd used it in the Encore of the show. It was sitting on the top of an amp after the show and Syd handed it to Jenny to look after. She certainly did, as it was still in her pocket when she got home and then spent 50+ years in a sewing box. In 1972 when he visited Jennys she showed it to him and asked if he wanted it, which made them giggle as they remembered the show. He looked at it again, as they talked about the event back in 1967, but forgot to take it with him. Thank you Jenny for caring for it all these years and sharing your memories. If you want to hear what the siren sounded like, listen to Bob Dylans Highway 61 Revisited. Syd will have done. With many thanks to Göran Nyström from Swedish Syd afficianados The Men On The Border
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How cool is that. RIP Syd 💕

Should be in the ‘Their Mortal Remains’ collection

A great new bit of Pink Floyd trivia! Thanks for sharing

Amazing

There was a 30th anniversary in 2007 at the RFH which I went to.

Very cool!!!

It's been awhile mate. How you doing?

☀️🎶😃

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

I had one on a ring when I was a kid, it was called a "Werewolf Siren." I have a plastic one now. The siren was also used on "Three For The Festival" by jazz musician Rahsaan Rolland Kirk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWPUKskCv7E

🥱... and

It was also used by Pink Floyd in their Amsterdam Concertgebouw Performance, 16 sept 1969 just at the beginning of "Work"

Is it for sale?

Cooler than the other side of the pillow 😎

R.W's seems to hate the idea that Floyd fans like myself associate the band with outer space inspired songs. Syd's music is ultra celestial

Syd was always the most human member of Pink Floyd I still love reading his lyrics to this day. My favourite song is Late night the longing in that song absolutely destroys me!🥺

Thank you for sharing 💕

The band use it for The man and the Journey gigs

The Floyd continued to use one after Syd left on songs like Biding My Time

Surely someone somewhere has a bootleg copy of this gig of this band event ?

God said to Abraham kill me a son, Abe said man you must be putting me on…….you can do what you want, but the next time you see me coming, you better run, Abe said where you want this killing done and God said down on Highway 61…

Avner Strauss

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