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1 day ago · When Syd Barrett called his former Pink Floyd bandmates “rather unexciting people”. Ben Forrest. Mon 20 May 2024 15:00, UK. There is no doubting the fact that Pink Floyd are one of the most iconic rock groups to ever arise from the British Isles. There is a debate, however, over the band’s greatest period musically.
3 days ago · “Syd Barrett [original Floyd guitarist and vocalist] played Danelectros and Telecasters, so when David joined, he was expected to use the same instruments, but obviously he had his heart set on the Stratocaster.”
5 days ago · While “Apples and Oranges” may not be as well-known as some of Pink Floyd’s later hits, it is a testament to their early experimental and psychedelic sound. Syd Barrett’s unique songwriting and the band’s musical prowess shine through, creating a whimsical and timeless piece of music.
2 days ago · Pink Floyd achieved success in London's underground music scene, led by the singer and guitarist Syd Barrett. They signed a management deal with Peter Jenner and Andrew King (Blackhill Enterprises) in October 1966, and recorded a demo shortly afterwards to attract record label interest.
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2 days ago · The bulk of the album is taken up by "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", a nine-part tribute to the Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett, who had left seven years earlier due to his deteriorating mental health. Barrett coincidentally visited during the recording.
5 days ago · Bill Kopp is the author of "Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave" (2022) and "Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon" (2018), and a full-time music journalist.
