We at AFG remember the late great Syd Barrett today on his birthday. Happy Birthday Syd, without whom none of us would be here if not for your contributions to the arts and pop culture. Shine on Syd, long live RKB.
Syd Barrett’s Official Youtube page has posted a new video, taken from Opel focusing on the track Clowns and Jugglers which became the Syd classic Octopus.
Released on the 1988 album “Opel”. “Opel” is a 1988 album compiled from recordings made by former Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett between 1968 and 1970. The album is a compilation of unreleased material and alternate takes of recordings from sessions for Barrett’s solo albums, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett. The album consists of eight previously unreleased songs and alternate versions of six already released songs. Video by ArtistontheBorder