Syd Barrett
Born | January 6, 1946 |
Hometown | Cambridge, England |
Net worth | $5 million |
Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
Parents | Max Barrett , Winifred Barrett |
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Crazy Diamond: Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett Focus of Upcoming Documentary
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The Flying Pig: the fight to save the pub where Pink Floyd were born
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Crazy Diamond: how LSD ruined Pink Floyd's fragile genius Syd Barrett
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See Rare Syd Barrett Photos, Artwork From Official Book on Pink Floyd Co-Founder
Barrett: The Definitive Visual Companion, previously available only in a lavish deluxe edition, will get a wide paperback release this fall
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