Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett

  • Birthday: 1/6/1946
  • Deathday: 7/7/2006
  • Place of birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting

Biography

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 – July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and painter. Best known as a founder of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett was excluded from Pink Floyd in April 1968 after David Gilmour took over as their new guitarist, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.

Filmography

A Technicolor Dream
Release date: 8/8/2008

A Technicolor Dream

Role(s): Himself

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The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Release date: 3/24/2003

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Release date: 9/26/1967

Tonite Let's All Make Love in London

Role(s): Self

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Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd
Release date: 3/8/2010

Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd

Role(s): Self

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Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Release date: 5/15/2023

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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