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1981 Essex, Syd Barrett with sister Rosemary and mother Winifred

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...

Roger Waters London Palladium 2023 [Pic: Kate Izor ]

Roger Waters Performs at The London Palladium

London West End showman Roger Waters has performed his Dark Side of the Moon Redux at a popular theatre in Soho. The London Palladium saw 2,286 people watching a very intimate show in a relatively small venue, much smaller than the 20k people who saw him down the river at the London O2 Arena recently. The first “set” featured Roger talking a lot, including reading long passages from his forthcoming memoirs which is more about his past pets rather than tales of the rock ‘n’ roll variety. Brain Damage reported that Roger said it is called “I’ll See You On The Dark Side Of The Moon: Memoirs Of A Lanky Prick”. Some fans may have been quite disappointed about having to sit through an hour of Roger rambling on about his pet duck Donald for 20 minutes plus other tales. He does tend to go on a bit at his...

Rick Wright On An Island Tour 2006

Richard Wright’s 80th Birthday – Wet Dream Remix Released with Dolby Atmos Screening Last Night in London

Today, we celebrate what would have been the 80th birthday of a true musical legend, Richard Wright. As the visionary keyboardist of Pink Floyd, Wright’s beautiful soundscapes and exploratory harmonies played an integral part in creating the band’s distinct, immersive sound. From the dreamy chords in ‘Us and Them’ to the hypnotic textures of ‘Echoes’, Wright’s contributions were the heart of Pink Floyd’s psychedelic canvas, creating a sonic backdrop against which the band painted their legendary, era-defining music. He was not just a keyboard player; he was a sound explorer, a space weaver, and an ethereal architect of Pink Floyd’s iconic sound. Wright may have departed this world, but his legacy continues to live on, touching the hearts of millions, inspiring countless musicians, and reshaping the landscape of rock music as we know it. Today, we remember and honour him. Happy birthday, Richard Wright. Wet Dream Out Today To mark...

Roger Waters

Roger Waters to Perform Dark Side of the Moon Redux Live in London in 2023

Get Roger Waters Tickets for London Palladium Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has announced he will release a reimagined version of the band’s legendary 1973 album ‘The Dark Side of the Moon.’ The re-recorded album, titled ‘The Dark Side of the Moon Redux,’ is set to release on October 6th, 2023, with live performances at the London Palladium scheduled for October 8th and 9th. “We’re going to do it live at the London Palladium, in October…we look forward to that…hopefully performing it live on other occasions in the future,” said Waters, fueling anticipation for the event and giving fans worldwide hope for more performances. 2023-10-08 : Roger Waters at The London Palladium, London, England2023-10-09 : Roger Waters at The London Palladium, London, England A Tribute to the Original… The inspiration for the reimagined album came from Waters’ work on ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ EP, which led him to consider ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’...

Lee Harris Guitarist

Lee Harris Guitarist Biography

Lee Harris, a British musician born on 22 October 1972 in Hammersmith, London, England, gained widespread popularity as the guitarist for Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. Lee Harris is one of the founding members of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets touring band. Lee Harris Influences Harris grew up listening to classic rock bands like The Who, Rolling Stones, Santana, Allman Brothers, Deep Purple, Joe Walsh, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and Pink Floyd, which inspired him to learn the guitar at the age of 13. In his early twenties, Harris played in various London-based bands until he became a touring member and co-manager for Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Lee Harris has a family connection to the wider “Pink Floyd family” in that his father, film maker Stuart Harris, worked with Hipgnosis co founder Storm Thorgerson. Lee Said, “Dad was the cinematographer on High Hopes. In fact the famous shot of...

Roger Waters Tour 2023 This Is Not A Drill

Roger Waters Tour 2023 – This Is Not A Drill

Roger Waters, the legendary co-founder and bassist of Pink Floyd, is embarking on a tour that will take him to 24 cities in Europe from March to June 2023. The tour is called “This Is Not a Drill” and promises to be a spectacular event for Pink Floyd and Roger Waters fans alike. In this blog post, we will provide you with everything you need to know about the Roger Waters tour, including the tour dates and venues, what to expect from the show, and how to get tickets. We will also look who is in the band. Tour Dates and Venues The Roger Waters tour will kick off in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 17, 2023, and will conclude in Manchester, England, on June 10, 2023. In between, Waters will perform in major cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Budapest, Zurich, Paris, Hamburg, Cologne, Lille,...