News Wish You Were Here: 5 times David Gilmour played Syd Barrett’s songs onstage by Happy For Pink Floyd, the influence of Syd Barrett never quite dissipated. Watch even now as David Gilmour offers homage to the frontman with a series of impassioned performances. While most…
Lists 5 wonderful things you didn’t know about Syd Barrett by Luke Saunders We reflect on the weird and wonderful life of Syd Barrett in an attempt to withdraw the 5 most amazing things he ever did. Syd Barrett, the progenitor, and mastermind…
Arts Drugs News Syd’s First Trip: Home footage of Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett’s first experience with LSD by Nick Stillman Watch Syd Barrett’s First Trip, home footage of Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett’s first experience with psychedelics. Syd Barrett’s contribution to music was profound, explosive and grievously short-lived. The Pink…
News Watch David Gilmour performing Syd Barrett songs during lockdown by Claudia Schmidt In a live stream with his family, David Gilmour performed songs written by his former bandmate Syd Barrett, and shared personal stories. In April last year, David Gilmour and his…
News Nearly 1000 John Peel sessions have been uploaded online for free listening by Manning Patston When it comes to important broadcasters, it’s hard to forget the extensive work of the late John Peel. The iconic BBC broadcaster and DJ’s sessions have been listed and catalogued…
Arts News Legendary music photographer Mick Rock is selling rare images to raise funds for the NHS by Nikki Rosen Mick Rock, the legendary – and aptly named – photographer “specialising in rock-n-roll” portraits is doing his bit amidst the coronavirus pandemic and selling unseen portraits in aid of the…
News Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason names his 5 favourite Syd Barrett songs by Joanna Panagopoulos In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason named his favourite Syd Barrett songs, many of which he has performed on his solo tour Saucerful of Secrets. Mason’s…
