Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Until his departure in 1968, he …

Crazy Diamond is a 1993 triple-CD boxed set of Syd Barrett's two 1970 albums The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, and Opel, an out-takes compilation from 1988. All discs are further …

Sep 8, 2020 · As described in Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett and the Dawn of Pink Floyd, the band was fueled by the creativity of its frontman, known for his cryptic lyrics that mixed mysticism …

The song is written about and dedicated to founding member Syd Barrett, who departed from the band in 1968 after dealing with mental health problems and substance abuse.

May 13, 2013 · When the guys were recording “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” at Abbey Road Studios in 1975, Syd Barrett showed up unannounced. By this time, the 29 year old had …

Jul 7, 2016 · Syd Barrett: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pink Floyd’s ‘Crazy Diamond’ From a song about an underwear thief to an unreleased art-history tome, read fascinating facts about …

The box set includes the two original albums "The Madcap Laughs" and "Barrett", the rarities collection "Opel", 19 bonus tracks of alternative versions and previously unreleased takes, and …

May 13, 2023 · Pink Floyd's “Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is a nine-part tribute to Syd Barrett, written by David Gilmour, Rogers Waters, and Richard Wright.

Sep 7, 2018 · Syd Barrett, the founder of the band which took the seventies by storm, was living as a full-time hermit. He refused to talk to anyone, spending time in the parallel universe of his …

Apr 26, 1993 · What is the most popular song on Crazy Diamond by Syd Barrett? When did Syd Barrett release Crazy Diamond? Album Credits. Producers David Gilmour, Malcolm Jones, …