Pink Floyd legend Syd Barrett dies! - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

God of Thunder · 07-11-2006, 06:30 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Musi...oyd/index.html

Quote:

LONDON, England (CNN) -- Syd Barrett, who founded Pink Floyd but later lived as a recluse, has died at the age of 60, according to a spokeswoman for the band.

A spokeswoman for Pink Floyd told the Press Association: "He died very peacefully a couple of days ago. There will be a private family funeral."

The singer and guitarist, born Roger Keith Barrett, wrote many of the early hits for the avant-garde rock band, including the 1967 album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" and the band's first hit singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play."

His behavior became erratic, though, and he left the band in 1968. He was replaced by David Gilmour, who had joined the band as its fifth member earlier that year.

Barrett also put out two noted solo albums, "The Madcap Laughs" and "Barrett," both in 1970.

In 1975, during the recording of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" album, Barrett showed up unannounced at the studio -- ironically, during the recording of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," a song about him. He had become overweight and shaved his eyebrows; the other members didn't recognize him at first.

Much of British psychedelic music was influenced by Barrett, and a number of musicians have credited him, according to Allmusic.com.

Barrett had since lived in anonymity in the eastern English city of Cambridge.

The spokeswoman said a low-key, private funeral would be held. She did not disclose the cause of death.

A very sad day indeed!

Makes me wonder if the other members of the band will be invited to the funeral, since the story mentions it being low-key and private.

trache · 07-11-2006, 06:56 AM

Oh no.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

*cries*

May his legend and influence live on in those that came after him.

Rest in Peace, Syd.

maleficent · 07-11-2006, 07:14 AM

sad day for music...

Glory's Sun · 07-11-2006, 07:17 AM

This sucks. Syd was a musical genius. Thankfully, his lenged lives on and new people are always discovering his brilliance. He may not have been there for Floyd's 'big' records, but IMHO, I don't think Pink Floyd would ever have been as big without the influence of Syd.

/me pops in Piper At The Gates Of Dawn

ratbastid · 07-11-2006, 07:53 AM

Remember when you were young?
You shone like the sun.
Now there's a look in your eye
Like black holes in the sky.

RIP Syd.

Martian · 07-11-2006, 12:27 PM

I was out of town yesterday, so I'm just finding this out now. Really, I wanted to make some big meaningful post about how Syd and Floyd influenced me as a young man, but I find I have no words to express it. This is a terrible loss.

Rest in peace, Mr. Barrett.

Fly · 07-11-2006, 05:47 PM

RIP Syd............

Spektr · 07-12-2006, 09:07 PM

A sad day for music. Syd contributed infinitely to the expansion of experimental music and musicians everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude.

K-Wise · 07-18-2006, 04:49 PM

Yeah it is very sad indeed. He left a legacy though.

Asta!!

SirLance · 07-19-2006, 11:41 AM

He founded the greatest band in history, and he will be missed. RIP, crazy diamond.

Painted · 08-09-2006, 10:53 PM

One of the Masters is dead? This is very unfortunate. I am filled with grief. Time to put some classic Floyd records on.

Brewmaniac · 08-10-2006, 03:19 AM

Another point in music history when the sound temporarily dims, but another young soul cranks out a new sound or twist that renews us, reminding us that though we may of lost another rock legend, The Music Will Never Die!

R.I.P

Jex · 08-20-2006, 04:35 AM

Generally we are best recognized after we have gone!

07-11-2006, 06:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
trache Insane	Oh no. Shine On You Crazy Diamond. cries May his legend and influence live on in those that came after him. Rest in Peace, Syd. __________________ "You looked at me as if I was eating runny eggs in slow motion." - Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip

07-11-2006, 07:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	sad day for music... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

07-11-2006, 12:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	I was out of town yesterday, so I'm just finding this out now. Really, I wanted to make some big meaningful post about how Syd and Floyd influenced me as a young man, but I find I have no words to express it. This is a terrible loss. Rest in peace, Mr. Barrett. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

07-11-2006, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	RIP Syd............ __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

07-18-2006, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	Yeah it is very sad indeed. He left a legacy though. Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!

07-11-2006, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	This sucks. Syd was a musical genius. Thankfully, his lenged lives on and new people are always discovering his brilliance. He may not have been there for Floyd's 'big' records, but IMHO, I don't think Pink Floyd would ever have been as big without the influence of Syd. /me pops in Piper At The Gates Of Dawn

07-11-2006, 07:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	Remember when you were young? You shone like the sun. Now there's a look in your eye Like black holes in the sky. RIP Syd.

07-12-2006, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spektr Copacetic Location: Nati	A sad day for music. Syd contributed infinitely to the expansion of experimental music and musicians everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude.

07-19-2006, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
SirLance Junkie Location: In the middle of the desert.	He founded the greatest band in history, and he will be missed. RIP, crazy diamond. __________________ DEMOCRACY is where your vote counts, FEUDALISM is where your count votes.

08-09-2006, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Painted Pleasure Burn	One of the Masters is dead? This is very unfortunate. I am filled with grief. Time to put some classic Floyd records on.

08-10-2006, 03:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Another point in music history when the sound temporarily dims, but another young soul cranks out a new sound or twist that renews us, reminding us that though we may of lost another rock legend, The Music Will Never Die! R.I.P __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son" Last edited by Brewmaniac; 08-10-2006 at 03:59 AM..

08-20-2006, 04:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jex Upright	Generally we are best recognized after we have gone!