Name: Radio One Sessions
Brand: Syd Barrett

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FREAK 071LP

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Syd Barrett

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Freak Out

Syd Barrett was a British guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, and painter. He played a key role in the development of London's underground music scene during the late 1960s and had a lasting influence on popular music. Unfortunately, he faced mental health issues possibly exacerbated by drug use after achieving success with Pink Floyd. As his behavior became increasingly unpredictable and unreliable as a performer, he left the band in 1968 and pursued a brief solo career before retiring from music. Barrett passed away in 2006 due to complications from diabetes.

Despite his relatively short period of activity, Syd Barrett remains an influential figure in music history. Born on January 6th, 1946 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, he made significant contributions to the vibrant underground music scene of late 1960s London.

After experiencing success with Pink Floyd but struggling with mental health problems likely influenced by drug use, Barrett's time with the band came to an end in 1968. He embarked on a brief solo career and released albums such as The Madcap Laughs and Barrett before ultimately leaving the industry altogether.

"Finally on vinyl! There's not much musical output from the twisted and magical mind of the legendary Syd Barrett, so these two complete and amazingly sounding two sessions he recorded for the BBC are absolutely essential for anyone remotely interested in Barrett's incredible music. The legendary Pink Floyd founding father is captured here at the peak of his delicate power, making this beautiful record an astonishing psychedelic ride through the mind of a mad genius. A must!"

Radio One Sessions

Music US