Using the broadest brush strokes, Pink Floyd became the UK’s first major psychedelic band thanks to their visionary leader ...

The life of Syd Barrett was not an easy one, but the legacy he left behind is one of the most respected in psychedelic rock.

A founding member of Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett was best known as the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter during the band's heavily psychedelic early years. He composed the majority of ...

Syd Barrett's guitar was put up for sale by his nephew Mark Barrett (above) A guitar once owned by Pink Floyd's founder Syd Barrett has sold at auction for almost £20,000. The 12-string Yamaha ...

These bands shook things up and reaped the benefits. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at bands whose career ...

It’s hard to imagine the world of progressive music without David Gilmour’s distinctive and accomplished playing. His soaring ...

Syd Barrett (vocals and lead guitar) displayed a minor talent for ... Wright’s “See-Saw” is a ballad scored vocally in a style incongruously reminiscent of Ronnie and The Daytonas.

Keep in mind that this isn’t just a list of the best guitar players of all time but also of influential lead guitarists, meaning we favored rock and country musicians over solo blues or folk ...

The centrepiece will be a circular sculpture, depicting a teenage Barrett on a bicycle, armed with a guitar and a paint palette. "This was the Syd I knew at art school," said Mr Pyle. "The 18-year ...

Pink Floyd legend Syd Barrett has died at his Cambridgeshire ... As well as composing many of the tunes, Barrett was renowned for his innovative guitar playing, experimenting with feedback and ...

Syd Barrett is to be the subject of a new documentary titled Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd. ORDER NOW: Bob Dylan is on the cover of the latest issue of Uncut READ ...

“David Gilmour took over from Syd Barrett and was the perfect guitarist for Floyd. His slashing bluesy solos – always with a great guitar tone ... His sound and style are uniquely his ...