This long rumoured outtake (believed to be in the possession of David Gilmour) was unreleased & known only by title until the 2001 compilation The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? The lyrics boast: "I've got the Bob Dylan Blues / I've got the Bob Dylan Shoes / My hair and my hat's in a mess / but you know I just couldn't care less" Like "Effervescing Elephant" (recorded for the BBC three days earlier), "Bob Dylan Blues" was most likely written during Syd's teenage years in Cambridge. It's unique in the B… read more
This long rumoured outtake (believed to be in the possession of David Gilmour) was unreleased & known only by title until the 2001 compilation Th… read more
This long rumoured outtake (believed to be in the possession of David Gilmour) was unreleased & known only by title until the 2001 compilation The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't … read more
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (born 6 January 1946 in Cambridge, England; died 7 July 2006 in Cambridge, England) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founder member of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic direction in their early work; he is also credited with naming the band. Barrett left the group in April 1968 amid speculations of mental illness exacerbated by drug use. Barrett's… read more
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (born 6 January 1946 in Cambridge, England; died 7 July 2006 in Cambridge, England) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and painter, … read more
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (born 6 January 1946 in Cambridge, England; died 7 July 2006 in Cambridge, England) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founder member of the leg… read more