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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...

Matt Gilmour with father David Gilmour

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Matt Gilmour, Son of David Gilmour

Matt Gilmour is one of the children of David Gilmour, the renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his work with the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. Here’s what you might find interesting about Matthew Gilmour: Musical Talent: Like his father, Matthew has shown an inclination toward music. While not as prominently known in the music scene as his father, he has still ventured into the field, showcasing talent and potential. Band Involvement: In the past, Matthew was involved in a band named “The Whip.” Their style was different from Pink Floyd’s, leaning more towards alternative rock. David Gilmour Family and Children David Gilmour’s first marriage was to model and artist Virginia “Ginger” Hasenbein. The couple had four children: Alice Gilmour (born 1976), Clare Gilmour (born 1979), Sara Gilmour (born 1983) and Matthew (born 1986). In David Gilmour’s marriage to Polly Samson, he has adopted son Charlie Samson (born...