Syd Barrett

About Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett, born Roger Keith Barrett on January 6, 1946, was one of the most influential and enigmatic musicians of the twentieth century. As a founder and initial leader of Pink Floyd, he left an indelible brand in psychedelic rock with his unique style of playing guitar, his innovative compositions and his surrealist lyrics. Barrett was intensely creative and sensitive, a true visionary in the arts. His complex personality reflected his incessant search for new forms of expression.