The rock singer Syd Barrett passed away at age 60, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
One of the founders of the experimental rock band Pink Floyd who pursued a solo career fraught with drug addiction and loneliness.
Barrett was born as the third of five children to Arthur Max Barrett and Winifred. His father was a pathologist.
How did Syd Barrett die?
Pancreatic Cancer caused Syd Barrett's death in 2006.
| Cause of death | Pancreatic Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 60 years |
| Profession | Rock Singer |
| Birthday | January 6, 1946 |
| Death date | July 7, 2006 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
I think it’s good if a song has more than one meaning. Maybe that kind of song can reach far more people.
Syd Barrett
I thought ‘Arnold Layne’ was a nice name and fitted well into the music I had already composed. Then I thought, ‘Arnold must have a hobby,’ and it went from there.
Syd Barrett
It’s always been too slow for me. Playing. The pace of things. I’m a fast sprinter. The trouble was, after playing in the group for a few months, I couldn’t reach that point.
Syd Barrett
I don’t really read a lot. Maybe I should.
Syd Barrett
I do tend to take lines from other lines I like, and then write around them.
Syd Barrett
