Syd Barrett

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

7.2

Omnibus

TV Series1967

7.2

Omnibus

TV Series1967

4.5

Tonite Let's All Make Love in London

Movie1967

Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983

Movie2007

6.0

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

Movie2007

7.2

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

Movie2023

10.0

Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation

Movie2016

Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes

Movie2006

Filmography