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. In this year, 2026, Syd would have celebrated his 80th birthday.
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.
Latest News
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/577040710_1702393814223143_4627606160188776303_n.jpg
206
206
Ginny
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/logo-300x138.png
Ginny2026-01-12 13:31:192026-01-16 07:59:17In Cambridge? Visit The Artyst
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Rats-YouTube.jpg
1045
1893
Ginny
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/logo-300x138.png
Ginny2025-11-01 17:44:172025-11-01 17:44:17New to Syd’s YouTube – “Rats”
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Octopus-YouTube-1.jpg
303
492
Ginny
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/logo-300x138.png
Ginny2025-04-27 18:29:112025-05-05 17:11:22“Octopus” on YouTube
In the year that Syd Barrett would have turned 80, his iconic Madcap floorboards will be celebrated in their new home at The Piper, St Leonards, East Sussex.
THE MADCAP'S LASTING LAUGH festival features artists including BERNARD BUTLER, TWINK, OZRIC TENTACLES, and MYSTERY JETS.
Tickets on sale now!
Saturday July 4th 7.30pm
Syd’s Last Stand
An evening with Syd Barrett biographer Rob Chapman in discussion with Tony Higgins.
Sunday July 5th 1.45pm
Speech and ribbon-cutting ceremony with Jill Drower (Former habitué of the UFO club, Exploding Galaxy member and film maker) and venue owner Chris Barnett . The unveiling of the the floorboards and a one-time-only chance to see the full set in place. Timed photo opportunity slots.
Sunday July 5th
Twink plus David Catlin-Birch
Music and memories with Syd Barrett's old friend Twink (The Pink Fairies, Tomorrow and Pretty Things).
Monday July 6th 7pm
Shine on You Crazy Diamond
A panel discussion and celebration with old friends, partners, family members, bandmates including: Twink, Ian Barrett, Rob Chapman and other guests. Plus a screening of 'Exploders' - introduction from director and former UFO-er: Jill Drower,
Thursday 9th July
Ozric Tentacles
Regarded as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, and formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983.
Friday 10th July
Bernard Butler + support
Bernard Butler is a Brit and Grammy Award winning musician. In 1989 he formed Suede releasing the Mercury winning debut “Suede”.
Saturday 11th July – 5pm-12pm
Sydfest
Featuring The Black Doldrums, Index For Working Music,The Embrooks, The Great Silkie, Plus DJ sets from Telegram Sam & Charlie (Toy).
Sunday July 12th
Mystery Jets
Mystery Jets have earned a reputation for eccentric songwriting, inventive arrangements, and a distinctive fusion of indie rock, psychedelic pop, and progressive influences. Expect all the hits and a few, very special Syd Barrett covers! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
stream it like Ozzy did.
Is anyone selling tickets, by any chance?
Would that I could go! Anybody have an extra – free ticket, RT airfare, hotel arrangements and adequate spending money to send me now?!! 🚫KIDDING KIDDING!!!!!🚫 (After all the shenanigans, if you can call it that, going on, I Must put that I'm being SARCASTIC and NOT asking for money. I'm just silly. I can't go, have FUN!)
You and I and dominoes.
L'ove in the top...
Genial 👌👍 el afiche se guarda para la colección de la banda Pink Floyd genial gracias por todo vale 👍 saludos desde Santiago de Chile amigos vale 👍🇨🇱🎸🍷⚽⚽🇨🇱🎸🎸🇨🇱🎸🇨🇱🎸
I once spoke at an Housing Regulator event at the Corn Exchange and referenced it as the venue of Syds last gig. Everyone had no idea what I was talking apart from one lovely guy who thanks me afterwards.
Who's playing in this gig?
So pleased I got a ticket for this 🙂
It would be great if they did more gig's across the country
Now to add more dates,preferably Manchester please.
I bought the new cd, hope they record and issue this on dvd
It's at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, on the same stage the last time he played with Stars and the Last Minute Put Together Boogie Band. There will be no other dates. I'm looking forward to the gig 🥰 youtu.be/YXBIGGkNDSs?si=13QMxD8KnwcdC6TB
Bring it to the U.S.
See you all there! 😎
Lucky enough to get tickets for this one, hope there's a few surprises on the night 🕉
Anybody willing to sell one ticket?
I wish I was there to see every band, every show!
Incredible.
& London please
I’m wondering if anybody knows the duration or length of the event itself? I have a ticket and according to my ticket it starts at 15:30 🕞 so in my mind I’m thinking, maybe I don’t need to get a hotel. Maybe it will finish around 8-ish?
😭
🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
so not much chance of an nyc show huh
View more comments
Today marks the 58th anniversary of the release of A Saucerful of Secrets – the second Pink Floyd album that captured a band in transition.
Released in 1968, it was the only studio album to feature both Syd Barrett and David Gilmour, bridging two eras of the band's history. Syd's contributions were limited, but his song "Jugband Blues" remains a haunting farewell.
What's your favourite track from the album? ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Let there be more light... Set the Controls for the heart of the sun... and Jugband Blues !
Both of the Wright tracks, the title track, Set The Controls, Jugband Blues...I can't pick! Depends on how I'm feeling. It's my 2nd favorite PF album!
I love Jugband Blues, but Remember a Day makes me feel a bittersweet sadness
I love the whole album But Jugband Blues is so special. It's the perfect ending.
I’ve said this before and l’ll say it again, A Saucerful of Secrets is the only Floyd album to get the absolute most out of all 5 members. People are like “Set the Control song is the only Floyd song to have all 5 members”, and Yes that’s true however they neglect to say that they each kinda had their own song. - Let there be more Light was had Richard at the helm - Set the Control was Roger’s baby (but also all 5 members) - See-Saw, was Richard’s - Jugland was Syd’s - Remember a Day, was Richard And finally Corporal Clegg had Nick Mason on lead vocals (indeed the drummer, a rarity in Floyd history) AND David Gilmour!
I like Remember a Day because it was on Relics and because they tried to emulate Syd's Style. I like Rick Wright's voice and piano and Syd's slide is just awesome! Still has that dreamy childlike/dreamlike wonder feel.
Jugband Blues & Set The Controls. But the whole album is sublime imho.
A terrific track. I think the last one with a creative production.
The song Pink Floyd performed in Rotterdam 1967 with Syd on bass. It's called : "Set The Controlf For The Heart Of The Sun". Unfortunately Rotterdam gig wasn't recorded with pro gear, so the sound is there, but difficult to listen.
Great song
Yes the whole album is great but Jugband Blues is on a whole other philosophical level. We’ll never hear anything like that again.
Remember a Day
Jugband Blues is the only one i really like
jugband blues. so wild and sad
love the album.....but the sleeve WONDERFUL..........'occult psychedelia'..........;)
I met you, u didn’t know who you were. I got the badge you gave me. Always in my thoughts 🏴⚒️🏴
What an Album of Music, Lyricks and a Friendship
I love you Syd 💎🫶
Sparrow Bee
Super. On se voit à Lyon en France le 25 octobre 1968 pour votre premier concert. OK ???
Anna Sikora
set the controls...
Remember a day
Remember a day
Remember A Day
View more comments