Syd Barrett – Official Website | Music, Art, News and Legacy
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.
Explore the official Syd Barrett website featuring news, music, artwork, rare media, and insights into the life and legacy of the Pink Floyd founder.
Latest News
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/featured-image-for-80th.jpg
261
262
Ginny
https://www.sydbarrett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/logo-300x138.png
Ginny2026-09-15 19:38:082026-09-19 19:00:41Syd’s 80th Birthday Celebrations
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”
CAMBRIDGE – ALL SYSTEMS GO 🚀
For everyone joining us in Cambridge for the Syd Barrett 80th Birthday events, we’re delighted to confirm some extra events for Friday, the day before the concert.
Alongside the Syd Barrett Art Show at Openspace Gallery, opening on 3 October, there will be two very special talks at the gallery on Friday 9 October – followed by an exclusive evening screening and Q&A at the Cambridge Picturehouse.
⭐ 2PM – ROB CHAPMAN
Rob Chapman, author of the acclaimed Syd Barrett biography A Very Irregular Head, will be talking about Syd, his life and work, and the writing of the book.
🎟️ Just 50 tickets available
wegottickets.com/f/29120
⭐ 5PM – RODDY BOGAWA
Roddy Bogawa, director of the acclaimed documentary Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, will be talking about Syd and the making of the film.
He’ll also be showing previously unseen outtakes from the documentary.
🎟️ Just 50 tickets available
wegottickets.com/f/29037f
⭐ 8.30PM – HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? SCREENING + Q&A
To round off the day, there will be an exclusive screening of Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd at the Cambridge Picturehouse in the city centre.
Director Roddy Bogawa will be joined by producers Rupert Truman and Julius Beltrame for a special Q&A after the screening.
🎟️ Tickets:
www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/002/HO00013477/have-you-got-it-yet-the-story-of-syd-barrett-q...
Three very special events in one day – and what promises to be a memorable weekend celebrating Syd’s 80th in Cambridge. 💎 ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/syd-barrett-80th-birthday-show-exhibition?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT_o9Bm... ... See MoreSee Less
The inside story behind the celebrations of Syd Barrett's 80th birthday. "Syd emerged from the womb fully formed. There was no lead-in period - it was bang!"
www.loudersound.com
Twenty years after the former Pink Floyd frontman's death, an exhibition, gig and star-studded tribute album will celebrate Syd Barrett's legacy1 CommentsComment on Facebook
As a birthday gift to the resident animation genius Artist on the border we would like to bring you one of his best videos, Baby Lemonade.
And make sure you check out all the other amazing animated lyric videos and more in the Syd Barrett official YouTube channel
www.youtube.com/@SydBarrettOfficial ... See MoreSee Less
44 CommentsComment on Facebook