Syd Barrett, a Founder of Pink Floyd, Dies at 60
Syd Barrett, the erratically brilliant songwriter and singer who created the psychedelic rock of Pink Floyd only to leave the band in 1968 with mental problems, died on July 7 at his home in Cambridgeshire, England. He was 60. Press Association, via Associated Press Pink Floyd in March 1967. From left, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Syd Barrett and Rick Wright. Drug use left Mr. Barrett unable to play, and the next year he was out of the band. He later recorded two solo albums. His death was confirmed by a spokesman for his former band, Doug Wright of LD Communications, who did not give a cause. Mr. Barrett had long suffered from diabetes.