faustus 9 Posted January 6, 2005 Yes, the drug induced founder member of Pink Floyd ( my fave band ) is 59 today, but how much longer will he last ? He never gives interviews, so we don't know too much about his present state of health.....does anybody have any info about him ?..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faustus 9 Posted January 6, 2005 oh dear ! do none of you guys have any taste in music !....never mind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted January 6, 2005 Once upon a time, Pink Floyd rocked. Although it is good to see the old original band merchandise still being faithfully worn by the original fans, although most of them are in their late 70's. Only the other day a rather elderly looking gentleman boarded my packed commuter train with a clothing garment that, a long time ago, used to be a Pink Floyd rock concert t-shirt. It listed all the greatest angry guitar moments that the world had ever seen on the back, in chronological order. I couldn’t make out all of the dates because his long mullet protruded over some of the dates. The shirt had just about given itself up for the dustbin, losing out on the chance to finally lay to rest on the Oxfam shop's 99p rail. It is my guess that perhaps a strenuous 60-degree washing cycle had rendered it almost entirely white in colour. Although, no doubt such a hot setting was needed though to get the sweat out of the armpits, after too many a hard night’s rocking sessions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted January 6, 2005 Hey faustus You got one of those t-shirts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted January 7, 2005 Yes, the drug induced founder member of Pink Floyd ( my fave band ) is 59 today, but how much longer will he last ? He never gives interviews, so we don't know too much about his present state of health.....does anybody have any info about him ?..... Getting back to the topic, according to IMDB, he has Diabetes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Barrett Fan Posted March 5, 2005 Hi. i am young but i loooove pink floyd.....anyways Syd Barrett is the best. does anyone know where i can find some current information on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guesty Posted March 5, 2005 Hi. i am young but i loooove pink floyd.....anyways Syd Barrett is the best. does anyone know where i can find some current information on him? Didn't he threaten his manager with a shotgun when he tried to pay him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest barrett fan Posted March 5, 2005 i have no idea about him at all except like everything with the band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 6, 2005 From what I've read and heard, Syd has been suffering from diabetes for some time...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesDragon 0 Posted March 6, 2005 I really like Pink Floyd, and especially the Syd years but he is so crazy. Although that's why he was so great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted March 6, 2005 He was also extremely good- looking in his younger days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 7, 2005 Let's get a grip here. Syd's story has many positives. Not least being the care and attention shown him. David Gilmour - who replaced him in the band - in particular has made sure Syd is well looked after and despite the fact that he doesn't exactly hide around Cambridge he gets left alone more than you'd think. One biographer got to meet him and the final chapter of Madcap suggests he lives a fairly stable life albeit never having recovered totally from his mental health problems. I don't think the odds against him have come down that far, despite the diabetes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pink Floyd Posted March 24, 2005 Back in the 60's Syd Barrett was Very Hot! I have him as my desktop picture! Even though i'm 14 years old, I THINK PINK FLOYD ROCKS & THEY ALWAYS WILL....live on pink floyd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 24, 2005 Let's get a grip here. Syd's story has many positives. Not least being the care and attention shown him. David Gilmour - who replaced him in the band - in particular has made sure Syd is well looked after and despite the fact that he doesn't exactly hide around Cambridge he gets left alone more than you'd think. One biographer got to meet him and the final chapter of Madcap suggests he lives a fairly stable life albeit never having recovered totally from his mental health problems. I don't think the odds against him have come down that far, despite the diabetes. good point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jon Posted April 20, 2005 Remembering Syd now.... See Emily Play....etc... and...The Madcap Laughs.... Just listen to Syd.........................thats all he ever wanted......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest And She's Buying a Stairway Posted May 19, 2005 Syd Barret was so incredibly beautiful, charming, mysterious, talented..... It's just so tragic that his life was ruined by drugs, and that such a great talent which could've thrived generations had come to a short end. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest toto Posted June 6, 2005 fairy stories held him high he was young and able to buss all night long he floated down the sound suround the icy waters underground he traveled by telephone he had a big adventure admist the grass he tried but misunderstood his head did no thinking his arms didn't move in his shirt, he looked a jerk his hair cut looked so bad he didn't care if the sun didn't shine his head kissed the grown he was half the way down he send his cage to the post and made his name like a ghost he was the kind of fellow that you got to see him if you can he spent lazy there on a painting dream now, he's resigned to his fate and he's got a bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 6, 2005 Ease off on the doggrel, poetic types. The fellas still alive, he just doesn't want to play in Pink Floyd and to be fair, who could blame him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lola Posted June 7, 2005 Yes, he is alive, but doesn't mean he's alright, or that his life story is any less tragic. Even though the outcome of his life was brought up mainly by his own decisions and deeds, it's saddening. Few can ever understand the agony of battling with such a mind-altering disorder for so many years, and basically losing most of your life to it. He never did return back to a normal state. After so many years of drug-abuse, who would? I understand what you say about him leaving Pink Floyd. I heard he doesn't even like to think about the times when he was in the group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
totenkopf 2 Posted June 7, 2005 There's this myth that Syd was a massive victim of acid. Not true. Roger Keith Barratt is a schizophrenic. That is the root of his problems - although the acid probably greatly exacerbated his condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest VHLRJV Posted June 13, 2005 he who knows, don't know he who knows that he doesn't know, knows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 14, 2005 he who knows, don't knowhe who knows that he doesn't know, knows No, no. No-no, no-no. no-no, no-no, no-no there's no limits 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Charlie Posted July 1, 2005 There's this myth that Syd was a massive victim of acid. Not true. Roger Keith Barratt is a schizophrenic. That is the root of his problems - although the acid probably greatly exacerbated his condition. Drugs can cause mental diseases like shizophrenia, but only in combination with some kind of pre-disposition. Drugs can "wake up" these pre-dispositions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
