Entries by Ginny

FEATURE ARTICLE – The Piper Release-Date Controversy

Following the Paper Trail of Pink Floyd’s First LP by Ed Paule Behind Syd Barrett’s modern-day online presence are his niece and nephews.  Collectively, they are responsible for the content of the “Official” Syd Barrett website, Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitter and Instagram accounts.  With a half-million followers on Facebook, it is quite a responsibility. […]

Enjoy the Words – The Lyrics of Syd Barrett

“So merrily trip and go my side” The surreal and intoxicating lyrics of Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett had a profound and long-lasting influence on the band.  The Lyrics of Syd Barrett gathers together the complete works – 52 songs written for Pink Floyd and during his solo career, along with a foreword from former […]

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DVD+BLU-RAY and DIGITAL FORMAT / TV on demand release of “HAVE YOU GOT IT YET?” THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD

MERCURY STUDIOS UNVEIL THE RELEASE OF “HAVE YOU GOT IT YET?” THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD Produced by Mercury Studios, Believe Media and A Cat Called Rover ~OUT JULY 19, 2024~ “The Definitive Documentary On Early Pink Floyd” – Variety “As comprehensive and coherent an account of Barrett’s countercultural tragedy as one […]

Winner of Pink Floyd’s 50th Anniversary Animation Contest inspired by Syd Barrett

Pink Floyd’s 50th Anniversary Animation contest was won by a brilliant piece of work by Rati Dabrundashvili and Nastassja Nikitina, from Caucasus, Georgia, who won the first prize of £100,000 for their animation entitled “Brain Damage”. The video’s animation style replicating a moving painting put it in a league of its own and was filled with Pink […]

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“Have you got it yet?” The Story of Syd Barrett new dates announced for film tour plus meet the makers Q&As

The tour of the film Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett continues.  Directed by award-winning filmmaker Roddy Bogawa (Taken By Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis) and the late, acclaimed designer Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Black Sabbath). Featuring interviews with David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters, original band managers Peter Jenner and Andrew King, as […]

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Solo Syd Barrett on Vinyl

“Well, that’s the last we’ll ever hear of Pink Floyd.” With his presence looming so large over the band, it’s not hard to believe the apocryphal quote that Pink Floyd was genuinely considered without a future upon the 1968 exit of co founder and primary songwriter Syd Barrett. Barrett led the legendary band and helped […]