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chefker
07-11-2006, 08:15 AM
LONDON -

Syd Barrett, the troubled genius who co-founded Pink Floyd but spent his last years in reclusive anonymity, has died, a spokeswoman for the band said Tuesday. He was 60.

The spokeswoman — who declined to give her name until the band made an official announcement — confirmed media reports that he had died. She said Barrett died several days ago. She did not disclose the cause of death.


Rest of story at link:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060711/ap_en_ot/obit_barrett_7



They're not saying how he died....he was so troubled (not to mention his brain was addled from taking so much acid), I wonder if it might have been suicide. :confused:

Squee
07-11-2006, 08:31 AM
I wouldnt have guessed suicide since no one has known anything about him for so many years.
Syd Barrett, one of the original members of legendary rock group Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 60 from complications arising from diabetes.
BBC NEWS (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5169344.stm)

chefker
07-11-2006, 08:35 AM
I wouldnt have guessed suicide since no one has known anything about him for so many years.


Yeah, that's true...he's been pretty reclusive since he parted with the Floyd.

Thanks for the link!

lawyergirl25
07-11-2006, 08:41 AM
DH will be sad. He is a huge Syd (and PF) fan. (Hell, when I met him, rather than have his number unlisted, he had it listed under "Barrett, Syd.")

wendalah
07-11-2006, 08:46 AM
Shine on, you crazy diamond. :(

chefker
07-11-2006, 08:51 AM
DH will be sad. He is a huge Syd (and PF) fan. (Hell, when I met him, rather than have his number unlisted, he had it listed under "Barrett, Syd.")


OMG! I hung out with some hippie dudes during college days, and their house phone was listed under "P. Floyd". :) Good times....

Yeah, my DH is upset about this too. He actually just called from work asking if I had heard the news. :(