"He wrote it, I seem to recall, in a matter of minutes. The whole recording was done absolutely live, with no overdubs at all, Syd changed from playing rhythm to lead guitar at the very end and the change is noticeable. Syd, however, would change like that often… That accounts for the drop during the solo, as Syd's rhythm guitar is no longer there!" -Malcolm Jones, 'Madcap' Shirley and Willie Wilson, the former Jokers Wild drummer, were both drafted into the making of the LP midway through April, helping in the recording of 'No Man's Land… read more
"He wrote it, I seem to recall, in a matter of minutes. The whole recording was done absolutely live, with no overdubs at all, Syd changed from … read more
"He wrote it, I seem to recall, in a matter of minutes. The whole recording was done absolutely live, with no overdubs at all, Syd changed from playing rhythm to lead guitar at the … read more
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (born 6 January 1946 in Cambridge, England; died 7 July 2006 in Cambridge, England) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founder member of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic direction in their early work; he is also credited with naming the band. Barrett left the group in April 1968 amid speculations of mental illness exacerbated by drug use. Barrett's… read more
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (born 6 January 1946 in Cambridge, England; died 7 July 2006 in Cambridge, England) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and painter, … read more
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (born 6 January 1946 in Cambridge, England; died 7 July 2006 in Cambridge, England) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founder member of the leg… read more