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Very sad news I've just heard.
Pink Floyd's Barrett dies aged 60
Barrett became a recluse in the 1970s after leaving Pink Floyd Syd Barrett, one of the original members of legendary rock group Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 60 from complications arising from diabetes. He was born Roger Barrett in Cambridge and met future bandmates Roger Waters and David Gilmour at school there.
The guitarist was invited to join Pink Floyd by Waters in 1965 but left three years later after only one album with his mental state affected by drugs.
"He died very peacefully a couple of days ago," said the band's spokeswoman.
"There will be a private family funeral."
Barrett was the band's first creative force and an influential songwriter - but his drug intake soon began to affect his place in the band.
Often he would be seen standing on stage with his guitar dangling from his neck, staring into the crowd.
At one stage he was unhappy about appearing on Top of the Pops and walked out of a session recording in July 1967 after "freaking out".
"That really was the first sign of his complete mental breakdown," producer Richard Buskin wrote later.
"He never did come back into the studio any more after that, meaning that I had a hell of a hard time with the recordings".
He did turn up again, ironically on the day the other band members were recording a tribute to him, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
Just as Pink Floyd were about to achieve worldwide success, he retreated from public life to return to Cambridge.
Members of the band felt his breakdown might have happened even if he had not used drugs but felt that along with the pressures of fame, the substances he took probably acted as a catalyst.
After he finally drifted out of the music scene, his whereabouts were unknown for two decades, until he turned out to be living with his mother.
I heard it on the radio this morning. How sad. I hope they start playing his music now because it would be great if people got to discover how good he was.
I heard it on the radio this morning. How sad. I hope they start playing his music now because it would be great if people got to discover how good he was.
he has been gone for years....i don't think he was that good myself....his solo comeback was a bomb....and relics ain't that listenable.....
The only positive thing I can say about a tragic event, though he's been 'dead' for quite awhile, is that AndersonCouncill can change his picture on his posts. Put the bald picture of Syd on there instead.
he has been gone for years....i don't think he was that good myself....his solo comeback was a bomb....and relics ain't that listenable.....
Well, it's all opinion of course. He was unique and he's got some pretty interesting stuff. He was pretty influencial on a lot of guys much more famous than himself. Bowie for one. But when I first heard him I wasn't too thrilled. It's definitely an aquired taste.
Also, just because a person has mental illness, doesn't mean they are dead inside. He still got up every morning and did the things he liked. He painted, he wrote, he lived. Just like the rest of us. He was a lot better off than many of his peers who ended up on a slab at 27 or whatever.
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his music you mean????or his passing?
Uh, and I don't think you have to be a dick about it.
The only positive thing I can say about a tragic event, though he's been 'dead' for quite awhile, is that AndersonCouncill can change his picture on his posts. Put the bald picture of Syd on there instead.
I actually think that might not be appropriate, however pointed. I mean, I'm a fan, and the fans would choose to remember him as he truly was.
I'm sorry you were so displeased by my sig, and after the initial thrill of such a cool picture wore off I realized how annoying the size was. I intend to change it.
This crippling of individuals I consider the worst evil of Capitalism. Albert Einstein, "Why Socialism?" 1949
Can I just ask why you (and pc) would rag on someones music on a thread that was started to pay respects to a person who just died? I mean, if Ringo just passed and people started going on about how much he sucked, would that not annoy you? Yeah, Syd's music isn't for everybody, but he obviously had something going for him because it's still around. I'm not saying it's all great, but he's got some interesting stuff. That's all.
You mean the talentless whore? Yeah, just like her.
I like her.
Anyways, I have to agree. If you want to say Syd Barrett's work sucks, I could care less, because frankly I disagree. Just like I disagree that I am, as juniors called me, a "glam wannabe". But don't you think this is a tad out of place? Start a general Syd thread for that discussion, but pay your respects here. Even if you don't like Syd, if you don't at least respect him that much you must not know music that well.
This crippling of individuals I consider the worst evil of Capitalism. Albert Einstein, "Why Socialism?" 1949
I don't particularly care for his music, either in Floyd or out, but in my book Syd occupied a special place in rock mythology. I find his self-imposed exile more poignant than most other suicide/overdose stories.
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Quoted from andersonCouncill
If you want to say Syd Barrett's work sucks, I could care less, because frankly I disagree. Just like I disagree that I am, as juniors called me, a "glam wannabe". But don't you think this is a tad out of place? Start a general Syd thread for that discussion, but pay your respects here. Even if you don't like Syd, if you don't at least respect him that much you must not know music that well.
I totally agree - please keep it nice on this thread folks - respect for the dead and all that.
Syd rules! Piper is a classic and the solo albums are right up there with it. Nobody does James Joyce better than Syd. Except for maybe James Joyce, who was a singer of note as well.
I also think that people can know Syd's music really well and still not like it. He wasn't mainstream or anything. It's like that with all of Pink Floyd's music. They aren't for everybody. I mean, you can say that about any band, but I think a band like the Beatles has more catchy songs and stuff that may appeal to the masses more so then the 10, 15, and 20 minute songs of Floyd.
You mean the talentless whore? Yeah, just like her.
I see we are getting a little bitter in our old age. Relax. Before I read your stupid reply, I posted a link for Revolution #9 for you. Enjoy or rip, your choice.
I see we are getting a little bitter in our old age. Relax. Before I read your stupid reply, I posted a link for Revolution #9 for you. Enjoy or rip, your choice.
Again, I was JOKING. I thought you'd see that. But hey, thanks for calling me old. I appreciate that. I have no idea why you are so defensive. I really was just kidding around. It doesn't offend me that you call her talentless or a whore. Everyone's entitled to their opinion. If you want to personally insult me by calling me old and stupid that's fine. I won't attack you though cuz I think you're basically a pretty decent guy with a good musical knowledge. I'm just sorry you feel that way. Oh, and thanks for the link. That's awesome.
BTW, we're probably around the same age, so if you think that's old, that's too bad.
I also think that people can know Syd's music really well and still not like it. He wasn't mainstream or anything. It's like that with all of Pink Floyd's music. They aren't for everybody. I mean, you can say that about any band, but I think a band like the Beatles has more catchy songs and stuff that may appeal to the masses more so then the 10, 15, and 20 minute songs of Floyd.
Well, I meant by that, for someone like that, you need to at least respect them for their impact. Especially in a topic of mourning their loss.
This crippling of individuals I consider the worst evil of Capitalism. Albert Einstein, "Why Socialism?" 1949
I think people have trouble with the Syd material (Piper) because sonically it sounds so primitive compared to recording quality of DSOTM and the later 70s stuff.
Also, Syd tended to write songs, not song suites like Roger et al. It's easier to think of the latter as being more ambitious/important, but I prefer Syd's stuff. There's just a tad too much rationation and ego to Roger's lyrics. Syd was lost in the Muse.
But once you get hooked. That eskimo chain is tattooed on your brain.
Syd Barrett unfortunately won't get the credit he deserves. Many tried to be psychedelic. and I think if you have to 'try' than it's contrived. Syd WAS psychedelia personified. Unfortunately, with the chemistry of his makeup, wasn't able to handle it. But, he, I think even more than the Beatles or anyone, made what trippy music was, created a psychedelicatessan more than anyone. And this isn't any posthumous kudos, he made music/noise and God bless him. I hope he's found his peace, because without him, there would be no Floyd or countless other remoras.
it just eludes me why everyone thinks without him there would be no flyod...thats bullshit...its like say the stones without jones wouldn't have made it....a bona fide crock....there are talented people that some bands need for a springboard and i can see neither is in case of the stones or floyd...and besides bicycle the song gives me daymares....syd had talent but started abusing it..some it got took away....and i ain't dead bashing neither...
I gave him kudos, but still don't like his music. Maybe his removal made way for David Gilmour and thus, Pink Floyd. Just circumstance and timing. Not unlike Pete Best and Ringo, for lack of better comparison.
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He left his mark on the history of rock & roll, as the founder & leader of Pink Floyd, but he was stoned out of his mind mostly, which caused him to go crazy & he became a recluse before his death.
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