What is Syd Barrett's full name?
Roger Keith Barrett
Syd Barrett nickname(s):
The Crazy Diamond, Syd Barrett, Syd
Syd Barrett date of birth:
January 6, 1946
How old was Syd Barrett when died?
60
Where was Syd Barrett born?
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
When did Syd Barrett die?
July 7, 2006
Where did Syd Barrett die?
Cambridge, England
Why did Syd Barrett die?
Pancreatic Cancer
How tall is Syd Barrett?
5' 11" (180 cm)
Syd Barrett body shape:
Slim
What color are Syd Barrett's eyes?
Green
What color is Syd Barrett's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Syd Barrett gay or straight?
Straight
What is Syd Barrett's ethnicity?
White
What is Syd Barrett nationality?
English
Where did Syd Barrett go to school?
Cambridge High School For Boys
Where did Syd Barrett go to university?
Cambridge Tech , Camberwell Art School (1964)
What is Syd Barrett's occupation?
Musician
Syd Barrett claim to fame:
Pink Floyd
What genre is Syd Barrett's work?
Psychedelic rock, space rock, psychedelic folk, blues rock, experimental rock, avant-garde, psychedelic pop, Rock, psychedelic rock
What instruments does Syd Barrett play?
Guitar, Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, organ, ukulele, banjo, piano
Who is Syd Barrett's father?
Arthur Max Barrett (father) (pathologist)
Who is Syd Barrett's mother?
Winifred Barrett (mother)
Syd Barrett friends:
Stash De Rola (Dandy and playboy)
Short Biography
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English musician, composer, singer, songwriter, and painter. Best known as a founder member 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 frontman, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.