Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 – July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and painter. Best known as a founder of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett was excluded from Pink Floyd in April 1968 after David Gilmour took over as their new guitarist, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.
Syd Barrett has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Signature works include Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1, Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
