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.
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I’ve heard there are unreleased Syd recordings—from his time with Pink Floyd and his solo career—such as "Living Alone" and "Reaction in G." David Gilmour is the one who has the recording of "Living Alone" in his possession; he could release it.
I play that one alot on repeat, his voice really has a calming effect on me
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RIP Syd.
Foreverandever!
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He was so good at lyrics.. even after what happened to him he still had that genius mind. No one could come up with lyrics like that, no one.
His last contribution to the band he founded. The words say it all, really. Syd on his way out.😓 ❤️
My love 💚
This song is a major earworm for me because I love it that much!!! The promo clip only leaves with one more thing.....WANTING MORE!!!! HAS ANYONE EVER TAKE ALL THE UNKNOWN AND KNOWN SEARCH IN ARCHIVES, PRIVATE FILMS, LOST FOOTAGE, PROMO FILMS, TELEVISION APPEARANCES, ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING!!! THEN SEARCH AGAIN!!!!! WE'RE NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER!!! DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING SIT THERE! IS THAT IT???? Surely someone can build around this idea and get people interested in doing a fine toothed comb search with another behind them doing the same thing for assurance that no stone was left unturned! And do it again!!!!
Jugband Band Blues says everything that other members of PF laboured so hard to say in songs like Shine on you Crazy Diamond and Have a Cigar.
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Syd forever with us.
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Twenty years ago today, we lost Syd Barrett.
His time in the spotlight was brief, but his imagination, creativity and influence continue to inspire musicians, artists and dreamers around the world.
Today we remember Syd - for the music, the vision, and the unique spark that can never be replaced.
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The madcap is still laughing somewhere 🖤
He opened the door to a room where he couldn’t stay. But his presence will never be forgotten.
Syd/roger the proverbial cheshire cat/poet..my thoughts to his remaining family
I have a bike You can ride it if you like It has a basket, a bell that rings, and things that make it look good I'd give it to you if I could But I borrowed it. Syd Barrett...thank you for my carrying your LP , The Piper at the Gates of Dawn around to parties, sneaking it on to the turn table and folks saying .....what is this sh1t. A few months later....well Pink Floyd was and still is.
A year ago today I lost my grandmother. July 7th is pretty crappy for me.. rest in peace Syd
We didn’t lose Syd he’s still here. He’s with me everyday in his music and my memories of meeting him when I was about 13 with my dear dad. He was meeting Syd at his flat and I went with him. I told Syd I loved him and I still do. He gave me a kiss and a cuddle that day. The next time I saw him he was in a bit of a state but he still remembered me. He’s loved and much missed in our house
One of those moments in time. I was in Paris when I heard the news.
20 years ago?...doesn't seem that long
The man who started Pink Floyd. He had his demons, but was very talented. His star burned brightly for such a short time before burning out. Never forgotten. ❤️❤️❤️
What a legacy of ideas he left us. Melody and experimentation. So influential over the past 60 years.
Listening to Piper at the Gates of Dawn today. Many memories as it was my first album gifted to me by my cousin when I was still a kid.
Shine on xx
Love you Syd. Gbnf
Rip Syd, lemonade king
Love Syd's music. So lovely, happy and poignant.
I feel like we lost him way longer than 20 yrs ago. ❤️
RIP RKB and much love to his fans, family, friends and loved ones ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Syd, EL GRANDE
A genius. RIP Syd 🙏🏻
He lost himself way long before😿💔
Shine on sid. Like the sun.
Such a beautiful face x
A genius I play the Floyd on my turntable still…
<3 such a sad day
Rip syd barret
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