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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As well as the animated lyric videos we also have an ongoing schedule of official audio videos
These are a new way to enjoy Syd Barrett music alongside comments and background information on the song's creation and reception.
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His music (solo) has always held wonders for me. I really love all of his solo albums.

This was released because there were so many bootlegs EMI recognized they were loosing money by not selling the unreleased demos and released them. I’m sure Gilmour was given final say on what was released. The cd set did release most of the listenable selections. Shine On

He's the King Of Pink Floyd Because He created the Pink Floyd after his favorite Blues Artist Pink Anderson and Floyd Council 😍😍

Great job Artist on the border

To celebrate the release this week in 1970 of Barrett - Syd's second and last studio album, we are looking again at our animated lyric video for Dominoes, one of the most popular songs on the album
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