Syd Barrett was an art school student when he founded Pink Floyd. Famous before his 20th birthday, Barrett led the charge of psychedelia onstage at London s famed UFO club, and his acid-inspired lyrics became a hallmark of London s 1967 Summer of Love. By turns improvisatory and whimsical, Zen-like and hard-living, Barrett pushed the boundaries of music into new realms of artistic expression while fighting the demons of drug abuse and mental illness. This probing study, ten years in the writing, features a wealth of first-hand interviews with Syd's family, friends, and members of the band, giving us an unvarnished look at Barrett's life and work. Author Julian Palacios traces Barrett s swift evolution from precocious youth to internationally acclaimed psychedelic rock star, examining both his wide-ranging inspirations and his influence on generations of musicians. A never-to-be forgotten casualty of the excesses, innovations, and idealism of the 1960s, Syd Barrett is one of the most heavily mythologized men in rock, and this book offers a rare portrayal of this unique spirit in freefall."
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Plexus Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0859654311
ISBN-13
9780859654319
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71137620
Product Key Features
Book Title
Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd : Dark Globe
Author
Julian Palacios
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
25.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml420.B179
Copyright Date
2008
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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