Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett Visits His Accountant In the 8th episode of "The Meth Minute 39" cartoon series, Pink Floyd's legendary singer Syd Barrett goes from taking a trip TO the accountant's office to having a trip AT the accountant's office. It's a Flash-animated flashback that will change the way you think about doing taxes. Features original music by Dan Meth and William Rahilly in the spirit of Syd. For more Meth Minute 39 visit http://www.methinute.com

From the Images in Psychiatry column:

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett was both the founding member of one of the most legendary rock bands and probably the most famous rock star to develop psychosis. There are no other rock bands as intimate as Pink Floyd with the impact of psychosis on music and art. We hope to see the many musicians who have benefited from his talent promote artistic events supporting psychosis research and to allow the many other "crazy diamonds" in the rou... MORE

But yet I stay awake. Syd Barrett - Dark Globe

So here's to a slightly better day today (the meds must be kicking in more optimally or something...just kidding, or am I?). ;-) Anxiety and depression are giving way to playfulness fringed with a touch of brilliant lunacy; what better way to celebrate than with our crazy buddy (rest his soul) Syd Barrett?

Foundinng Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett will have a handwritten love poem auctioned off almoat a year after his death this month. Cambridge's Cheffins Auction Rooms will be auctioning off the poem, dated back to 1965, between June 28th and 29th. The poem was drafted before Barrett's time with Pink Floyd. Barret wrote it for his then girlfriend, nicknamed Twig. It includes an illustration of her dancing and waving her arms in the air to a band playing in the background. The... MORE

Official documents this week revealed that Syd Barrett, one of the pioneering members of Pink Floyd, left three million to his family. Barrett died last July at the age of 60 after living with diabetes for years. Many thought he was in the poor house since he had been living a reclusive lifestyle at his mother’s home in Cambridge, England for 30 years prior to his death. But, turns out Barrett indeed grabbed that cash with both hands and made a stash. Barrett sister Rose... MORE

Syd Barrett was Pink Floyd’s ‘Crazy Diamond,' 'Madcap Genius' and the founding band member responsible for writing most of the iconic psych band’s early material including their breakthrough singles “Arnold Layne” and “See Emily Play.” In memory of the late recluse (Barrett passed away in July 2006) a concert will be held in his honor with guests Kevin Ayers, The Bees, Vashti Bunyan, Mike Heron, Robyn Hitchcock, Chrissie Hynde, Captain Sensible, Sense of Sound and more at ... MORE

Yes, you, too, can bid on items from the estate of the late Syd Barrett.

Erm, yeah...

Costume choice? Syd Barrett... if he had been born a woman. Oui ou non?

The house where Syd Barrett spent his final 23 years is for sale in Cambridge. The listing is sooo English, check it out, "A unique opportunity to acquire a semi-detached house originally constructed in the 1930s which has had very few alterations carried out in more recent times and provides an excellent opportunity for sympathetic improvement and updating."

Moggers, I'm irritable --- moody, edgy, agitated, anxious, and generally miserable at the moment. So I need some mog love. I have to admit, however, that it has been a while since I've had a bad day, so it's my turn. I hope that I am sucking all the bad energy away from you guys. I want to cry and/or go to MacD's and get a hamburger and french fries (did I mention I need to lose like twenty pounds) --- instead of doing my work, which is overdue by the way. So damn dam... MORE

The passing of Syd Barrett has renewed my interest in what was going on in the U.K. during this period of the 1960's Bridgette St. John must find her music, send word if you can help.

Monday, August 29, 2006 CAFE DU NORD SAN FRANCISCO, CA A TRIBUTE TO SYD BARRETT - Free Show - 8PM also performing: JEAN MARIE THE SIPPY CUPS THE DILETTANTES (featuring Joel Gion from The Brian Jonestown Massacre) WHYSP CONSPIRACY OF BEARDS RANDY WALKER CHINATOWN BAKERIES THREE LEAFS SPIRIT CHILDREN GREG (OF THE SERMON) HUGEUS FULLER