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Born: January 06, 1946 in Cambridge, England
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's
Died: July 07, 2006 in Cambridge, England
Genre: Pop/Rock

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Like a supernova, Roger "Syd" Barrett burned briefly and brightly, leaving an indelible mark upon psychedelic and progressive rock as the founder and original singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist of Pink Floyd. Barrett was responsible for most of their brilliant first album, 1967's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, but left and/or was fired from th... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
1970 Madcap Laughs
1970 Barrett
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Member Of: Pink Floyd More >> Similar Artists: Nick Drake David Bowie Kevin Ayers Donovan Love More >>

Influenced By: The Beatles The Rolling Stones Slim Harpo Link Wray Peter Sellers More >> Followers: The Bevis Frond David Bowie Kelley Stoltz The Dukes of Stratosphear The Church More >>

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