Although he was Pink Floyd's frontman and his work dominated their first album, Syd never became a household name. And I'm sure that's exactly the way he liked it.
By all accounts Pink Floyd was still a struggling "underground" band by the time he left the Floyd in March 1968. He put out two solo albums in the following two years, but unfortunately neither made much of an impression on the mainstream rock world.
In the following years, Syd retreated to his Mum's modest house in a middle-class Cambridge neighbourhood where he quietly lived out his remaining years living an extremely simple life.
I admire Syd Barrett immensely. He's the only "rock star" I can think of who had a brief brush with noteriety, said "No, thank you, I think I'll pass" and went about living a quiet, more-average-than-average life and never once looked back.
Is Syd the world's most famous non-famous person? I'd say yes. What about you?
2007-02-16 07:18:03 · 5 answers · asked by Mr_Canada 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Most Pink Floyd uber-fans know the name, but many casual listeners don't know who laid down the foundation.
Yeah, I would have to agree with you.
2007-02-16 13:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by Leafy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Syd Barrett is extreemly famous i have never met a rock fan who has not heard of him. I would say singer song writers such as Tim Hardin and Townes van Zandt were better suited for this category. Also captain beefheart.
2007-02-16 09:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by marmaduke9731 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your assumption that Syd Barrett is unknown is incorrect. Most people who are fans of Pink Floyd, know who he is.
2007-02-16 07:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by Don't Spook The Horse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And most people are fans of Pink Floyd (like me)
2007-02-16 07:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by SS4 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Syd to famous a cult legend......Who is the least famous person in the world?.Who is the least famous musician?
2007-02-16 09:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by yaboo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋