Syd Barrett
Acting•Born January 6, 1946•Died July 7, 2006 (age 60)•Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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.
Known For
Omnibus
1967•TV Series•
7.2
Omnibus
1967•TV Series•
7.2
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
2023•Movie•
7.5
Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
1967•Movie•
4.5
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
2007•Movie•
6.0
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
2003•Movie•
7.8
Pink Floyd London '66-'67
2005•Movie•
6.8
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
2017•Movie•
6.8
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 6, 1946
Day of DeathJuly 7, 2006
Place of BirthCambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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