Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett and the Dawn of Pink FloydA revealing investigation into the life of a reclusive cult genius. Syd Barrett was Pink Floyd's founder, singer, guitarist and principal composer, who left the group in 1968 amidst tales of acid-induced madness. Barrett's brief flash of erratic brilliance is now the stuff of rock legend, and his post-Floyd recordings have become cult classics. Revised in 2006, this book draws on years on research to relate the story of an epic rock tragedy. |
Contents
Chapter Three An Orange A Plum A Matchbox | |
Chapter Six Blown On The Steel Breeze | |
Chapter Seven The Madcap Laughs | |
Chapter Eight Full Of Dust And Guitars | |
Chapter Nine Wish You Were Here | |
Chapter Ten Unforgotten Hero | |
Epilogue | |
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Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett & the Dawn of Pink Floyd Mike Watkinson,Pete Anderson No preview available - 2001 |
Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett & the Dawn of Pink Floyd Mike Watkinson,Pete Anderson No preview available - 1993 |
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