R.I.P. - Syd Barrett

[Bill Wood]

Syd Barrett, the co-founder and guiding spirit of Pink Floyd is dead at 60.

Although he was only with the band from 1965 to 1968 his influence continued for years. The entire "Wish You Were Here" album was a tribute to Barrett and several songs on "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall" made references to Barrett and his LSD related mental condition. He was replaced by David Gilmour when he left.