Syd Barrett Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!
Syd Barrett died at age 60, not too shabby. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding rock singer Syd Barrett's death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
One of the founders of the experimental rock band Pink Floyd who pursued a solo career fraught with drug addiction and loneliness.
Barrett was born as the third of five children to Arthur Max Barrett and Winifred. His father was a pathologist.
How did Syd Barrett die?
Syd Barrett's death was caused by pancreatic cancer.
Cause of death | Pancreatic Cancer |
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Age of death | 60 years |
Profession | Rock Singer |
Birthday | January 6, 1946 |
Death date | July 7, 2006 |
Place of death | N/A |
Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
The only work I’ve done the last two years is interviews. I’m very good at it.
Syd Barrett
I think it’s good if a song has more than one meaning. Maybe that kind of song can reach far more people.
Syd Barrett
It’s always been too slow for me. Playing. The pace of things. I’m a fast sprinter. The trouble was, after playing in the group for a few months, I couldn’t reach that point.
Syd Barrett
I don’t really read a lot. Maybe I should.
Syd Barrett
When we parted I had written everything for the group. My leaving sort of evened things out within the group.
Syd Barrett