Syd Barrett News and Photos

CoSign: Jacco Gardner

Thu, February 07 2013 5:28am - Source: Consequence of Sound

"I've Just Lost Somebody" is off The Golden Earrings' album Miracle Mirror, released on Polydor Records in 1968, and engineered by a man named Jan Audier.

Gimme Five: Solo albums from members of Pink Floyd

Wed, September 12 2012 12:59pm - Source: Something Else!

Nobody is going to accuse Pink Floyd — whether collectively, or apart — of inundating the market with product.

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' Documentary: Album's Origins, Syd Barrett's Influence and Roger Waters' Passion

Fri, July 06 2012 8:09pm - Source: Spinner

Wish You Were Here , released in September 1975, was Pink Floyd 's follow-up album to the globally successful The Dark Side of the Moon and is cited by many fans, as well as band members Richard Wright and David Gilmour , as their favorite Pink Floyd album.

Pink Floyd – The Story Of ‘Wish You Were Here’ (2012)

Fri, June 29 2012 12:25pm - Source: Something Else!

It is both interesting and somewhat telling that Eagle Rock's Pink Floyd documentary The Story Of Wish You Were Here both begins and ends with footage of the band performing "Wish You Were Here" during their reunion at 2005′s massive Live 8 benefit show.

Field Music: "Terrapin" (Syd Barrett cover)

Fri, April 20 2012 4:11pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Having shown off their takes on the Pet Shop Boys ' "Rent" and "Heart" for a Record Store Day single, Sunderland's Field Music have announced that they will release an album of covers to coincide with their UK fall tour.

Paul Weller Unveils New Single

Tue, April 17 2012 9:56am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Once typecast as the torch-holder of hairy knuckle Brit-rock, Paul Weller's recent output has displayed an increased element of risk.

World Blanket Polishes Unfinished Syd Barrett Demo “Let’s Split” (Cover Me Premiere)

Mon, March 26 2012 1:02pm - Source: Cover Me

Michael Pomranz, who records with a rotating cast as World Blanket, based his upcoming record 2012 on the writings of psychedelic drug guru Terence McKenna.

Nick Mason on Pink Floyd’s often-forgotten co-founder: We’d have been nothing without Syd Barrett

Tue, February 28 2012 11:26pm - Source: Something Else!

Nick Mason, the only member to have appeared in every different configuration of Pink Floyd, credits long-departed co-founder Syd Barrett for giving the band its "liftoff" — even as he expresses regret over how the group parted ways with the troubled singer-songwriter.

Mick Rock, 'The Man Who Shot the Seventies,' On David Bowie and More

Thu, December 01 2011 9:23pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Through his photo and video work, he created various forms of iconic imagery: some of the famous album covers in history ? Queen II, Raw Power, Transformer, to name a handful ? as well powerful portraits firmly in the modern canon of rock visuals.

Robyn Banks

Sat, October 29 2011 4:26pm - Source: The Devil Has The Best Tuna

If you want evidence that life is unfair and that you don't always get what you deserve then check out Chronology a cracking compilation of the best songs from the 30 year career of the incomparable Robyn Hitchcock.

Robyn Hitchcock – Chronology

Thu, October 27 2011 6:41am - Source: The Four Oh Five

If you want evidence that life is unfair and that you don't always get what you deserve then check out Chronology a cracking compilation of the best songs from the 30 year career of the incomparable Robyn Hitchcock.

The Dark Star - Syd Barrett

Mon, June 27 2011 7:20am - Source: ClashMusic.com

The kaleidoscopic rise of Syd Barrett was shattered by his fragile state of mind amid an unhealthy appetite for hallucinogens.

Stolen Syd Barrett painting returned to London art gallery

Wed, April 13 2011 12:25pm - Source: NME

A portrait of late Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett has been returned to the London art gallery it was stolen from last weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: The Strange Tale Of Iggy The Eskimo

Fri, January 21 2011 10:14pm - Source: Mojo

Photographer Mick Rock believed that his cover girl had "married a rich guy and moved off the scene".

[Bootleg] Syd Barrett + Pink Floyd – Copenhagen 1967

Thu, January 06 2011 10:04pm - Source: The Decibel Tolls

He would've been 65 – old enough to retire were he not, unfortunately, assimilated by the borg circa 1970 or so.

Happy Birthday, Syd Barrett

Thu, January 06 2011 9:48pm - Source: Drawer B

We also have a UPS/FEDEX friendly address available by request.

CoS Giveaway: Syd Barrett Album/Biography Combo

Thu, December 02 2010 9:36pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Loaned copies of The Wall and Wish You Were Here on CD from an old friend's dad while I was still in high school.

Syd Barrett Cyber Monday Giveaway

Mon, November 29 2010 6:35am - Source: Bumpershine.com

In honor of Cyber Monday (possibly the worst name for a fake retail holiday) I'm running an awesome giveaway for the following Syd Barrett items.

Profound Broccoli: syd barrett

Fri, November 19 2010 5:49am - Source: Pop Librarian

Edition No. 2 on our new comic, Internettin' Ain't Easy !

Syd Barrett - Gigolo Aunt

Thu, November 11 2010 1:41am - Source: Doklands

My first exposure to Gigolo Aunt must have happened at an early age, yet I have no idea how.

Pink Floyd Co-Founder Syd Barrett's Musical Legacy Celebrated With New Album and Biography

Tue, November 09 2010 8:04pm - Source: Spinner

If there was ever a Hall of Fame for eccentric rock and roll figures, Syd Barrett would be a first-ballot inductee.

#USA RT Contest! Win Syd Barrett package!

Fri, November 05 2010 4:44pm - Source: The Panic Manual

"Dark side of the moon OWW!" is what you'll be thinking after listening to Syd Barretts latest album a sure cure for your psychedelic blues.

LHB’s Shorties (Syd Barrett, Dean Wareham, and More)

Thu, November 04 2010 5:06pm - Source: MBV

Rolling Stone is streaming Syd Barrett's An Introduction to Syd Barrett album (out November 9th).

CAPITOL/EMI TO RELEASE ‘AN INTRODUCTION TO SYD BARRETT’ ON NOVEMBER 9

Mon, October 11 2010 12:25pm - Source: MOG

On November 9, Capitol/EMI will release An Introduction To Syd Barrett ( pre-order ), a brand new collection that will bring together for the first time the tracks of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett on one compilation.