Syd Barrett by Rob Chapman
Syd Barrett was the lead guitarist, vocalist, and principle songwriter in the original line up of Pink Floyd. During his brief time with the band (1966-68), he was the driving force behind the unit. After he left the band he made just two further solo albums which were both released in 1970, before withdrawing from public view to lead a quiet, and occasionally troubled life in Cambridge, the town of his birth. Rob Chapman's book will be the first authoritative and exhaustively researched biography of Syd Barrett that fully celebrates his life and legacy as a musician, lyricist and artist, and which highlights the influence that he continues to have over contemporary bands and music fans alike.
Rob Chapman contributed to early issues of the Syd Barrett fanzine, Terrapin. He has also written for Uncut, Mojo, the Guardian and the Times. He is the author of two books, a history of offshore pirate radio, Selling the Sixties, and an alternative history of the record sleeve, The Vinyl Junkyard.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780571238545 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571238548 |
| Title | Syd Barrett |
| Author | Rob Chapman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 2010-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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