Exploring the true inspiration behind 'Lucifer Sam', the Syd Barrett psychedelic masterpiece which appeared on the iconic Pink Floyd debut album back in 1967.

On July 7, 2006, the world lost one of the most eccentric, unrecognizable, and influential founding fathers of psychedelic rock: Syd Barrett.

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Officially splitting in 1985 and mud-slinging ever since, Roger Waters spoke candidly about how guitarist David Gilmour ...

Before Pink Floyd's second album arrived, school friend David Gilmour had been invited to join – but the five-member lineup ...

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The galvanising force behind Pink Floyd’s early successes, Syd Barrett’s gifts for quirky lyricism, imaginative songcraft and audacious guitar playing were central to the band’s kaleidoscopic sound.

Darran Anderson hails a trio of unbeatable early recordings by The Beta Band and hears a unique sound that everyone bar them ...

Syd Barrett, one of the original members of legendary rock group Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 60 from complications arising from diabetes. The guitarist was the band's first creative force and ...