Syd Barrett was a British musician and artist who was best known for his work as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and primary songwriter for the rock band Pink Floyd. Born Roger Keith Barrett on January 6, 1946, in Cambridge, England, Syd's early life was marked by an intense interest in art, music, and literature. He attended Cambridge Technical College, where he studied art and began to develop his unique style.
In the mid-1960s, Syd joined forces with Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright to form Pink Floyd, a band that would go on to become one of the most influential and successful rock groups of all time. As the primary songwriter for the early Pink Floyd albums, Syd's innovative and experimental approach helped shape the band's distinctive sound. His music was characterized by its use of surreal imagery, abstract lyrics, and a blend of folk, rock, and psychedelia.
Syd's creative output was marked by a series of critically acclaimed and influential albums, including Pink Floyd's debut album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" (1967) and his own solo album "The Madcap Laughs" (1970). Despite struggling with mental health issues and eventually leaving Pink Floyd in 1968, Syd Barrett's legacy as a pioneer of psychedelic rock continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans. His unique artistry and innovative approach have cemented his place as one of the most important figures in British rock music history.
Syd Barrett Madcap Laughs/Barrett 2xLP 1974 *EX/MINT x2*GATEFOLD*ORIG HARVEST*
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Syd Barrett - Dark Globe (Parlophone Records) RSD Coloured Vinyl 7" Single
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Syd Barrett - Madcap Laughs - UK Gatefold LP - 1st Press No EMI Logo & Inner
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SYD BARRETT - BARRETT - 1st PRESS - UK - NO EMI - NM - PINK FLOYD
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[ROCK]~EXC 2 DOUBLE LP~PINK FLOYD~SYD BARRET~The Madcap Laughs / Barrett~[1969]
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SYD BARRETT - SOLO WORKS 3LP + 7" BOXSET - THIRD MAN VAULT #57 - PINK FLOYD
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PINK FLOYD - Bbc 1969 / Syd Barrett - BBC 1970-71 - New Vinyl Record - R600z
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Syd Barrett - Piper At The Gates Of Dawn Original Framed Vinyl Record Art 1967
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Syd Barrett : Barrett Vinyl 12" Album (2014) ***NEW*** FREE Shipping, Save £s
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DARK GLOBE - SYD BARRETT / REM - 7” SIDE BY SIDE PURPLE VINYL RSD
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Syd Barrett - Madcap Laughs - SHVL 765 - 2014 - G/Fold - EX EX
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Syd Barrett The Madcap Laughs (Vinyl) 12" Album (Gatefold Cover)
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SYD BARRETT ~ THE MADCAP LAUGHS ~ UK HARVEST VINYL LP EMI 2ND PRESS PINK FLOYD
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Syd Barrett : An Introduction to Syd Barrett VINYL 12" Album 2 discs (2022)
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Syd Barrett LP The Madcap Laughs UK Harvest 1st Press INCREDIBLEVINYL PINK FLOYD
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SYD BARRETT - SOLO WORKS 3LP + 7" BOXSET - THIRD MAN VAULT #57 - PINK FLOYD
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Syd Barrett : The Madcap Laughs Vinyl 12" Album (Gatefold Cover) (2014)
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Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs LP first pressing UK 1970 on Harvest SHVL 765
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VA: Beyond The Wildwood Syd Barrett Tribute - Vinyl LP UK 1st EX+ Pink Floyd
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Syd Barrett - Opel - Vinyl LP UK 1st Press A-1/B-1 1988 EX+/NM Pink Floyd
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