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.
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Known For
Filmography
Acting Credits (29)
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Self (archive footage)
2023
Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice
Self (archive footage)
2020
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
Self - Musician (archive footage)
2017
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation
Self
2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation
Self
2016
