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Pink Floyd legend Syd Barrett dies!

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.

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.

sad day for music...

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

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.

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.

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

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

Asta!!

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

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

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

Generally we are best recognized after we have gone!