Ersatz Floyds to sail pink pigs into RIBCO

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Ersatz Floyds to sail pink pigs into RIBCO
I never quite understood the attraction of Pink Floyd (particularly after Syd Barrett left the band -- and planet), but millions of folks "got it," so the following is a PSA. At 8 pm Saturday, Rock Island's venerable RIBCO will host an outdoor, ... read more

Listen: Syd Barrett Documentary on BBC Radio 4
For many psychedelic rock fans, Syd Barrett's withdrawal was one of the great lost moments in pop music history. For the five year anniversary of Syd's death, BBC Radio 4 has produced a radio documentary. ... read more

The Dark Star - Syd Barrett
The kaleidoscopic rise of Syd Barrett was shattered by his fragile state of mind amid an unhealthy appetite for hallucinogens. Clash traces the life behind the myths of Pink Floyd's cosmic founder. With dark curls, deep-set brown eyes and a mirrored ... read more

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