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Syd Barrett Remembered: His Wish to Become a Painter
Original: # SydBarrett (1946 - 2006 ) Well, I think of me being a painter eventually. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=AU7bJu23TW
People online are sharing a quoted remark from Syd Barrett, the Pink Floyd founding member who died in 2006, in which he said he thought of himself eventually becoming a painter. The quote, taken from an interview clip, is circulating alongside links to his music and hashtags referencing Pink Floyd and psychedelic rock, as fans recall Barrett's life and his retreat from music into visual art.
Why now: Fans are commemorating and reminiscing about Syd Barrett, whose story and rare interview footage continue to fascinate Pink Floyd listeners.
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