The late Roger ‘Syd’ Barrett, from Cambridge, was a co-founder of the 1960’s music group Pink Floyd and performed on lead guitar and vocals. He also composed many of their songs. He was responsible for inspiring an entire generation of musicians to develop their own indigenous brand of English rock music. In this year, 2026, Syd would have celebrated his 80th birthday.
Syd was quintessentially English, penning idiosyncratic songs unique in style and tone. He had a hugely attractive personality and with his good looks he was difficult to ignore. He was a quick-witted clown who kept family and friends laughing at his good-natured cheekiness throughout his younger years. Always interested in experimenting with music, he played the recorder, piano, ukulele, Jew’s harp and guitar all to a good standard.
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On this day in 2007 a star studded tribute to Syd was held at the Barbican in London.
The night featured various artists performing Barrett's songs, capped by a surprise appearance from all surviving members of Pink Floyd, marking their final public performance together.
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My only wish was Roger joining Pink Floyd to play Arnold Layne. It would’ve been really cool to see Roger & the band put aside their differences to pay tribute to Syd together. But it is what it is. Still was a great night!
Would have been cool if JPJ had played bass with Floyd that night.
And there will be a tribute to Syd in Cambridge this October to mark world mental health day. Much music, much art, much Syd.
Not sure Roger W was there? So the final performance of the surviving members of Pink Floyd was surely Live 8. Great to see JPJ playing with Mr Hitchcock.
Jon Carin and Captain Sensibles Astronomy Domine was the highlight aside from the last bunch that came on.
Was there.
I was there.
Me too! Fantastic!
would be great to finally get the complete set released onto CDs.... next year for the 20th?
Great night it was
Does video exist?
🎉👏
Sad the kicker
My favorite artist from UK Pink Floyd Syd Barrett
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Held on this day in 1967 was the 14 Hour Technicolour Dream at Alexandra Park, London.
The Pink Floyd closed it in the dawn of the 30th April
The event was less a concert and more an immersive happening. Organised by the underground press, including International Times, it brought together a swirling mix of poets, artists, filmmakers and musicians in a continuous, all-night experience.
At the centre of it all were Pink Floyd, led by the enigmatic Syd Barrett. Performing in the early hours, Floyd delivered one of their most legendary sets — a hypnotic fusion of sound, light, and improvisation that perfectly captured Barrett’s playful, surreal vision.
The lineup also included figures like Yoko Ono and Soft Machine, alongside happenings, experimental film loops, and spontaneous performances unfolding in every corner of the vast space. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's 'Technicolor'!
I was there as well. Read all about it at: www.pinkfloydz.com/early-memories-chapters/part-4-14-hour-technicolour-dream/
Sehr schön beschrieben 👍
It wasnt Barretts last show with Floyd
Yes, I was there. Awesome gig!
What an insane time that had to be.
The First Rave
Lots of fun. Psychedelics
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Letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett to ex on sale for £10,000 each ... See MoreSee Less
Letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett to ex on sale for £10,000 each
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Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.Comment on Facebook