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1981 Essex, Syd Barrett with sister Rosemary and mother Winifred

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Syd Barrett: The Man Beyond the Myth, with his Sister Rosemary

The Fingal’s Cave Podcast recently granted us a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of the enigmatic Syd Barrett through a personal interview with his sister, Rosemary Breen. The hour-long session delved into a multitude of topics, unravelling some of the mystery that has long shrouded her brother. Its a great interview about Syd Barrett and his story and not to be missed. Syd Barrett the Artist Rosemary painted a picture of Syd not as the quintessential rock star many might assume, but as an artist at his core. “Music was a hobby, the art was him,” she explained, driving home the point that for Barrett, celebrity was an alien concept, something he neither sought after nor understood. Rosemary suggested, “He never wanted celebrity, he didn’t understand it”. Syd’s interactions with music and sound were personal explorations of art, not attempts to top the charts or bask in the...

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Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist

Dick Parry, an English saxophonist, is most renowned for his contributions to Pink Floyd, one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. His biography, particularly focusing on his time with Pink Floyd, intertwines with the band’s evolution and its experimentation with progressive rock. Born in Kentford, England on 22 December 1942, Parry’s early life details are relatively obscure, but his musical journey took a significant turn when he joined Pink Floyd. His association with the band began in the early 1970s, a period when Pink Floyd was delving deeper into experimental and progressive rock, moving away from their psychedelic roots. Pink Floyd Sax Player, Studio Albums Parry’s most notable contributions were on two of Pink Floyd’s landmark albums: “The Dark Side of the Moon” (1973) and “Wish You Were Here” (1975). On “The Dark Side of the Moon,” Parry played the tenor saxophone on the tracks “Money”...

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The Endless River Lyrics

Home / Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Endless River Lyrics Following the death of Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright, The Endless River was their final Pink Floyd album. “The Endless River” is the fifteenth and final studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 2014. The album features recordings from sessions held during the 1990s and features extensive use of synthesizers and ambient sounds, making it a departure from the band’s more rock-oriented albums.

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The Division Bell Lyrics

Home / Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Division Bell Lyrics A solid album, The Division Bell is David Gilmour’s second time leading the Pink Floyd song writing. “The Division Bell” is the fourteenth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1994. The album features David Gilmour as the band’s primary creative force, and marks the return of keyboardist Richard Wright, who had previously left the band.

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A Momentary Lapse of Reason Lyrics

Home / Pink Floyd Lyrics / A Momentary Lapse of Reason Lyrics A new direction, A Momentary Lapse of Reason was the first Pink Floyd album with David Gilmour at the helm. “A Momentary Lapse of Reason” is the thirteenth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1987. The album is notable for being the first Pink Floyd album to feature new member, guitarist David Gilmour, as the band’s primary creative force following the departure of Roger Waters.

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The Final Cut Lyrics

Home / Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Final Cut Lyrics The album The Final Cut was Roger Water’s final album with Pink Floyd. “The Final Cut” is the twelfth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1983. The album is the final album to feature founding member Roger Waters, who left the band shortly after its release.