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Syd Barrett

Born January 6, 1946 · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Died July 7, 2006 · aged 60

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,…

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Effervescing ElephantEffervescing Elephant · 2017
Effervescing Elephant
2017
MovieAnimationMusic
An animated version of the 1970 Syd Barrett song.
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink FloydHave You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd · 2023
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
★ 7.32023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star.
Syd Barrett: Under ReviewSyd Barrett: Under Review · 2006
Syd Barrett: Under Review
★ 6.02006
MovieDocumentary
In this Under Review we look at the genius of Syd Barrett.
Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968 · 1968
Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968
1968
MovieMusic
The RTB Films, 18 and 19 Feb 1968: Astronomy Domine - Scarecrow - Corporal Clegg - Paintbox - Set The Controls - See Emily Play - Bike - Apples & Oranges. David Gilmour made his film debut with Pink Floyd by recording this series of promotional clips for Belgian TV. Four of the films were shot at RTB TV studios and the remainder in and around Parc de Laeken on the 18th & 19th of February. "Apple & Oranges" was broadcast on the RTB pop music program Vibrato on 27 February. The remaining films, including a photo montage set to "Bike", were shown consecutively as part of the Tienerklanken pop music show broadcast on BRT TV on 31 March. Kastival Open Air Festival 31 August 1968 Astronomy Domine Pink Floyd performed in the afternoon on the 1st day of this 3-day festival. The event was filmed by BRT TV and highlights were shown on the Tienerklanken pop music show broadcast on 8 October in a featured segment called "Kastival '68".

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Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968 · 1968
Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968
1968
MovieMusic
The RTB Films, 18 and 19 Feb 1968: Astronomy Domine - Scarecrow - Corporal Clegg - Paintbox - Set The Controls - See Emily Play - Bike - Apples & Oranges. David Gilmour made his film debut with Pink Floyd by recording this series of promotional clips for Belgian TV. Four of the films were shot at RTB TV studios and the remainder in and around Parc de Laeken on the 18th & 19th of February. "Apple & Oranges" was broadcast on the RTB pop music program Vibrato on 27 February. The remaining films, including a photo montage set to "Bike", were shown consecutively as part of the Tienerklanken pop music show broadcast on BRT TV on 31 March. Kastival Open Air Festival 31 August 1968 Astronomy Domine Pink Floyd performed in the afternoon on the 1st day of this 3-day festival. The event was filmed by BRT TV and highlights were shown on the Tienerklanken pop music show broadcast on 8 October in a featured segment called "Kastival '68".