Syd Barrett

Roger Keith Barrett (born January 6, 1946 in Cambridge, England), known as Syd Barrett, was one of the founding members of the psychedelic (later progressive rock) group Pink Floyd.

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January 6 - 1946 - Cambridge - England - Psychedelic - Progressive rock - Pink Floyd

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Although his activity in pop music was short, his influence on 1960s artists (and those of successive generations), especially Pink Floyd, has been profound. Through his acoustic solo albums, he is cited as the first psych folk artist by many.

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1960s - Psych folk

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