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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Recently found my Syd denim jacket I had painted thirty years ago

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We are delighted to share the new lyric video with you.
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Made by our animation genius The Artist on the border this one is different to the others and really special.

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Inspired by the album cover of the album Syd Barrett

Ship matches

Objects to bring you back if you get too far out when tripping. Syd chose an orange...somebody ate it !

My favorite line from “Octopus” is “trip, trip to a dream dragon, hide your wings in a ghost tower.” 🐉 🪽

Clementine, a box of matches and an opium pellet, I think.... 🤔

The story about the planets comes to mind. What's the deal with the 1967-07-01 press cuttings though. Hmm. Reviews for See Emily Play would have been hitting the press then.

"Apples and Oranges" 🖤🎵

Venus Lucifers and Jupiter

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