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| | Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond: The Dawn Of Pink Floyd | | | Music Style : | | Rock | | Record Label : | | Omnibus Press | | Release Date : | | 2007-05-01 | | Store Price : | | $14.95 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.21 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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 yahh
Submitted on: 2009-05-04 |
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| worth the read, especially if you're a pink floyd/ Syd Barrett fan and you want to know the truth instead of w/e crap is spread around online |
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Syd B - new edition from July 2007 - updated after death
Submitted on: 2008-08-23 |
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An excelllent bio, although Lost in the WOods is more deep. Madcap is pretty light, with the interview with Syd at his home not copping to much
The revised edition talks about Syd's funeral and the news on Syd in recent years (that he might've gone to visit Abbey Road, that Roger Waters stopped the Crazy Diamond film being made, although a script was done for it; that Syd befriended the late Bernard White)
Read the book and play the Have You Got It Yet cds and you'll be set! |
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Shine on
Submitted on: 2008-07-19 |
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| Even though I am just starting to listen to the music of Pink Floyd, that does not mean I am not interested in reading about their work and its creators. Before Roger Waters and David Gilmore became celebrated members of Pink Floyd, there was Syd Barrett--the creative genius who was one of the band's founders. This short, yet concise biography paints a picture of Syd during both his early years and part of his reclusive era. Syd Barrett (born Roger Keith Barrett) was a painter, songwriter, and musician. He was admired by many for his creative genius and good looks. In 1968, Syd left Pink Floyd and embarked upon his solo projects. Many would say that he became burnt out from all the fame and pressure from his musical career. In the early 70's Syd became a recluse and started to express himself more through his paintings. His appearance changed over the next few years as many of his fans (and former bandmates) did not recognize him. It did not take long for a lot of people to notice that Syd had completely changed; he seemed to want to hide from the rest of the world. The book also includes quoted interviews from those who worked with Syd and knew him on a personal basis; interviews are always a bonus! "Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond" gives an inside view of the life and times of one of Pink Floyd's most gifted musicians. |
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 disappointing read.....
Submitted on: 2006-12-12 |
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| i was so excited to read this book as i adore the gorgeous syd.but this book was a big disappointment. |
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Crazy Great Diamond
Submitted on: 2006-11-22 |
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| If you like Pink Floyd's music, after read this book you are going to love it and you are going to understand lots of things about lyrics. Thanks Syd, wherever you are now! |
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