The brilliant Syd Barrett, founder of Pink Floyd, passed away just a few days ago. His funeral is to be a quiet affair for family and friends. Would anyone like to say a few words for him here? Eulogize or pay homage? I will miss him and continue to remember him through his work, and I hope he lived his later years as peacefully as neighbors have reported. Rest well, Syd.
2006-07-11 17:50:04 · 15 answers · asked by JStrat 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Roger said it best years ago... "Shine on you crazy diamond".
I think maybe for us fans, we should accept that it's a better thing. This world, this life, was never going to be enough for someone like Syd.
(and an aside... I know Syd did a LOT of drugs, but his death wasn't drug related, and neither were his mental health problems. To blame the drugs for what happened to Syd is to draw attention away from where it needs to be in the treatment of mental health.)
2006-07-11 22:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by butireallyam_nikkijd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Also Known as "Syd the Beat"...from his early Teen Years....to why i have my Email Address as of course Syd_Da_Beat will always live for Me from songs like "Bob Dylan Blues" to "If It's In You" He Will Live Unforgottenly......His Subsequent Decline on the Use Of Drugs was his escape from this *&^*@ World we live In ....I truly believe he is a major part of his influence not only for Established Musicians "like Bowie" but For the Originality of Creativity without the sinical presence of Non-believers of "Real Music" a Poet For Life, A Nomadic Artist....Now in closure with a Legend I Say Rest In Peace SYD!!! "........Wouldn't You Miss Me.......Oh Where Are You Now Syd ....my head kissed the ground...treading the sand.....Please, please lift a Hand .....and always remember me........Que Viva El Sid.... Mi Idolo mi Companero.....Amor Y Paz........
2006-07-12 13:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by syd_da_beat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Syd Barrett touched many lives with his brilliant musical/lyrical talent. He will be very much missed and those that had the opportunity to see him perform live are so lucky. And shine on he will...
2006-07-12 09:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by *~* tErrA *~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WE LOVE YOU SYD!!! I havn'r cared this much about anyone's death before, and I never even knew him. I would've loved to have talked to him. Rest In Peace Roger. I'm going crazy here. I'll make sure no one forgets you. Shine On You Crazy Diamond. Shine On Forever.
2006-07-13 03:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Rach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Syd....thanks for giving us the best music gift of all...Pink Floyd...!!
We'll see you someday outside The Wall...!!!
2006-07-11 18:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by arsenio2112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you Syd for the magic and inspiration you gave to me and many many many other people....Rest well, friend.
2006-07-12 11:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by Aki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wonder what would have become of PF if Barrett had remained. A totally different sound
http://www.sydbarrettlives.com
2006-07-12 10:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by pknag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's let Syd be the last acid wash out
Drugs were stupid when he fried his brain
They are still stupid now
Shine on
2006-07-11 18:06:14 · answer #8 · answered by mike c 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Syd.......
I duno wot to say... I hope he is happy now
Brilliant bloke, love his music and his art
2006-07-12 07:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by laylaUnplugged 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll use Roger Waters words to pay homage to him
'Come on you raver, you seer of visions,
come on you painter, you piper, you prisoner, and shine!'
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Atvf9p5jP6_ovRsbaaf28h7sy6IX?qid=20060711135501AAC1WYv
2006-07-12 04:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋