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syd barrett
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Floyd was gaining success and renown with Barrett as frontman, there were some shaky moments before Gilmour stepped up, Floyd like any successful group evolved with the trends of the times and were really in tune with what people wanted and became increasingly successful because of it. It's likely that Barret could not have piloted them in that direction as well as the Gilmore\Waters combo.
Regardless, Barrett was a successful musician before he self-destructed and continues to be an influence today.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
That guy was nuts.
phantom309
Platinum Member
Pink Floyd certainly made a lot of brilliant music without him. But they never were as much fun.
Their sound changed quite a bit after he left. Piper at the Gates of Dawn and something like Dark Side, Meddle, or Obscured by Clouds are like night and day soundwise.
One has to admit, they were doing a lot of acid or other drugs or had some serious mental issues. Waters and Barret both eventually cracked and lost their mind. Waters helped produce their best stuff until he lost it and quit. I think the division bell was a good albumn but didnt really like "Momentary Lapse of reason".
Truth be told, i didnt really like the Wall musically. But the storyline behind it and the emotion waters put into it is something to admire. when I hear "When the tigers broke free" it almost brings a tear to my eye everytime.
CaptnKirk
Lifer
BBC LINK
USA Today
WashPost (Most Info . . )
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He reverted to his real name, Roger Barrett, and spent much of the rest of his life living quietly in his hometown of Cambridge, England. Moving into his mother's suburban house, he passed the time painting and tending the garden. His former bandmates made sure Barrett continued to receive royalties from his work with Pink Floyd.
He was a familiar figure to neighbors, often seen cycling or walking to the corner store, but rarely spoke to the fans and journalists who sought him out over the years.
Despite his brief career, Barrett's fragile, wistful songs influenced many musicians, from David Bowie _ who covered the Barrett track "See Emily Play" _ to the other members of Pink Floyd, who recorded the album "Wish You Were Here" as a tribute to their troubled bandmate.
It contained the song "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" _ "Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun." The band also dwelt on themes of mental illness on the albums "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall."
The band spokeswoman said a small, private funeral would be held.
USA Today
WashPost (Most Info . . )
<CLIP>
He reverted to his real name, Roger Barrett, and spent much of the rest of his life living quietly in his hometown of Cambridge, England. Moving into his mother's suburban house, he passed the time painting and tending the garden. His former bandmates made sure Barrett continued to receive royalties from his work with Pink Floyd.
He was a familiar figure to neighbors, often seen cycling or walking to the corner store, but rarely spoke to the fans and journalists who sought him out over the years.
Despite his brief career, Barrett's fragile, wistful songs influenced many musicians, from David Bowie _ who covered the Barrett track "See Emily Play" _ to the other members of Pink Floyd, who recorded the album "Wish You Were Here" as a tribute to their troubled bandmate.
It contained the song "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" _ "Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun." The band also dwelt on themes of mental illness on the albums "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall."
The band spokeswoman said a small, private funeral would be held.
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