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.
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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A second GAMES FOR MAY Pink Floyd exclusive!
An Italian collector has reportedly discovered a rare twin set of 1965 “Quacksie” figures produced by Louis Marx & Co.—a remarkable find that mirrors the very same models seen in archival images from Pink Floyd’s legendary Games For May exhibition.
According to the collector, the discovery came after years of dedicated research and investigation into the obscure memorabilia associated with the band’s early experimental period.
Notably, one of the two figures has already gained cult status, having been included as part of the travelling Their Mortal Remains exhibition, which showcases artifacts from Pink Floyd’s history.
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Paul Gage what the duck is going on here?! 🐣
Were these originally produced as toys?
We are thrilled to bring you an amazing story on the day we celebrate the legendary 'Games For May' concert which happened on 12th May 1967. Pink Floyd played a special show at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
Five years ago this little "ACME siren" in the picture was discovered in a sewing box belonging to one of Syd's girlfriends, Jenny Spires. She had put it there many years ago, and although it is a little dusty and old it still works very well!
Syd Barrett and Roger Waters both used this particular siren on May 12, 1967, at the legendary performance known as Games for May. We believe it was used on Bike and Pow R Toc H, and we are told that Syd used it in the Encore of the show.
It was sitting on the top of an amp after the show and Syd handed it to Jenny to look after. She certainly did, as it was still in her pocket when she got home and then spent 50+ years in a sewing box.
In 1972 when he visited Jenny's she showed it to him and asked if he wanted it, which made them giggle as they remembered the show. He looked at it again, as they talked about the event back in 1967, but forgot to take it with him. Thank you Jenny for caring for it all these years and sharing your memories.
If you want to hear what the siren sounded like, listen to Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited. Syd will have done.
With many thanks to Göran Nyström from Swedish Syd afficianados 'The Men On The Border' ... See MoreSee Less
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I had one on a ring when I was a kid, it was called a "Werewolf Siren." I have a plastic one now. The siren was also used on "Three For The Festival" by jazz musician Rahsaan Rolland Kirk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWPUKskCv7E
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It was also used by Pink Floyd in their Amsterdam Concertgebouw Performance, 16 sept 1969 just at the beginning of "Work"
Is it for sale?
Cooler than the other side of the pillow 😎
Great story and piece of history!
It's been awhile mate. How you doing?
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A pre Syd Roger Keith Barrett , bottom right in this family picture.
Please view the many other images on the official Syd Barrett website and enjoy.... ... See MoreSee Less
1949 Ruth,Roger & Rosemary with Mum & Dad
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Thank you. Roger was sweet as a sugar cube🥰
Absolutely precious!
Awww. I had never seen this photo of Syd's entire family.
Precious creature 🥰💕
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