EPISODE · Jan 16, 2020 · 1H 57M
204 Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs
from 1001 Album Club · host Birch
In the second half of 1967 and through to early 1968, when still part of Pink Floyd, Barrett's behavior became increasingly erratic and unpredictable. Many report having seen him on stage with the group during this period, strumming on one chord through an entire concert or not playing at all. We discussion why is this tortured artist is is viewed as both brilliant and terrible
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In the second half of 1967 and through to early 1968, when still part of Pink Floyd, Barrett's behavior became increasingly erratic and unpredictable. Many report having seen him on stage with the group during this period, strumming on one chord through an entire concert or not playing at all. We discussion why is this tortured artist is is viewed as both brilliant and terrible
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204 Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs
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