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Syd Barrett Self-Portrait Painting Stolen -- And Returned -- From London Art Gallery

A self-portrait painting by the late Pink Floyd vocalist Syd Barrett was stolen Saturday (April 9) afternoon from an art exhibition in London. It has since been returned in the mail. ... Read More »

Pink Floyd Recording Discovered From Rare Syd Barrett-Era 1967 Concert

Pink Floyd recording has been unearthed from a rare gig by the Syd Barrett-fronted band while visiting Sweden in 1967. ... Read More »

Pink Floyd Co-Founder Syd Barrett Celebrated With New Album and Biography

If there was ever a Hall of Fame for eccentric rock and roll figures, Syd Barrett would be a first-ballot inductee. ... Read More »

Hot Rats Avoid Cheesy Covers on Debut Album

When Supergrass main man Gaz Coombes started his new outfit, the Hot Rats, he put a few self-imposed ... Read More »

Count Five: Robyn Hitchcock's Favorite Holiday Songs

Robyn Hitchcock's got a bit of Yuletide on the brain this year: Anyone who buys his current 'I Often ... Read More »

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Reflects on 30th Anniversary of 'The Wall'

Pink Floyd's classic double-record 'The Wall' has not only been a staple of rock but has also been a ... Read More »

Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett Story Comes to DVD

Any kid that's ever done bong hits in the basement while listening to 'Dark Side of the Moon' -- or ... Read More »

20 Bitter Band Breakups: Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd Original bandleader Syd Barrett was an early casualty in 1968, addled by drug-fueled ... Read More »