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Syd Barrett

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

Biography

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, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

06 January 1946, 79 years old

Known For

Filmography

Production

Writing

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