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Author Topic: RIP Syd Barrett  (Read 3016 times)

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RIP Syd Barrett
« on: July 13, 2006, 06:54:34 PM »
I didn't see this posted yet, so I'll mention it here. Syd Barrett, the founder of Pink Floyd, passed away on July 7th from cancer at his home in England. The information on his death and whatnot is in Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syd_Barrett

His highest musical success was when he was with Pink Floyd. Even though it was for less than 5 years overall, he'll always be remembered for particiapating in the Wish You Were Here album. I think I'll listen to it on Naspterlinks in memory of his musical career.

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
http://www.napster.com/player/tracks/13183334
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Re: RIP Syd Barrett
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2006, 11:12:05 PM »
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Re: RIP Syd Barrett
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2006, 11:29:48 PM »
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Re: RIP Syd Barrett
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2006, 02:27:13 PM »
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Re: RIP Syd Barrett
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2006, 03:20:30 PM »
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Re: RIP Syd Barrett
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2006, 05:09:32 PM »
Man... he was one of y favourite guys out of everyone on Pink Floyd. I only know one of his songs from his solo careeer called "Opel." His guitar parts and singing was just great. I miss him greatly.

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Re: RIP Syd Barrett
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2006, 06:32:14 PM »
He was a founder of Pink Floyd so we owe him that but the only decent song I like (which he wrote) is Arnold Layne.
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