What is the meaning behind Shine on You Crazy Diamond?
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- What is the meaning behind Shine on You Crazy Diamond?
- Which Pink Floyd was crazy?
- Who composed Shine on You Crazy Diamond?
- Who sounds like Pink Floyd?
- What happened to Syd Barrett?
- What happened to Syd from Pink Floyd?
- What drugs did Pink Floyd use?
- What is Shine On you Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd?
- Why was Syd Barrett kicked out of Pink Floyd?
- Who played the saxophone on Pink Floyd's The Pink Floyd story?
What is the meaning behind Shine on You Crazy Diamond?
The song was conceived and written as a tribute and remembrance to their former band member Syd Barrett, a founding member of Pink Floyd.
Which Pink Floyd was crazy?
Pink Floyd recorded several tributes and homages to him, including the 1975 song suite "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and the 1979 rock opera The Wall....
| Syd Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Died | (aged 60) Cambridge, England |
| Genres | Psychedelic pop acid rock experimental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician singer songwriter |
Who composed Shine on You Crazy Diamond?
David Gilmour Roger WatersRichard Wright Shine On You Crazy Diamond/Compositori
Who sounds like Pink Floyd?
Similar To
- King Crimson.
- Queen.
- Yes.
- Caravan.
- Family.
- Jethro Tull.
- Renaissance.
- Soft Machine.
What happened to Syd Barrett?
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger “Syd” Barrett died Friday (July 7) at the age of 60, reportedly due to complications from diabetes. ... “The band are naturally very upset and sad to learn of Syd Barrett's death,” the surviving members of Pink Floyd said in a statement.
What happened to Syd from Pink Floyd?
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger “Syd” Barrett died Friday (July 7) at the age of 60, reportedly due to complications from diabetes. ... “The band are naturally very upset and sad to learn of Syd Barrett's death,” the surviving members of Pink Floyd said in a statement.
What drugs did Pink Floyd use?
Barrett's near-daily use of LSD and a likely underlying mental illness left him all but incapacitated by the time Floyd were recording their second album: His songwriting output slowed; he went through at least one show without actually playing his guitar; he began to drift from reality.
What is Shine On you Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd?
- "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is a nine-part Pink Floyd composition written by Roger Waters, Richard Wright and David Gilmour. It is a tribute to former band member Syd Barrett.
Why was Syd Barrett kicked out of Pink Floyd?
- This is a tribute to Syd Barrett, an original member of Pink Floyd - notice the title, S hine On Y ou Crazy D iamond. He was their lead guitarist and wrote most of their early hits, but he gradually went nuts and was kicked out of the band in 1968, three years after the group started. Drugs played a big role in his mental illness.
Who played the saxophone on Pink Floyd's The Pink Floyd story?
- Dick Parry was brought in to play sax on this. He also played on "Us And Them" and "Money" from Dark Side of the Moon. Pink Floyd started playing this live over a year before the album came out. The band thought they could improve on songs if they played them at concerts before recording them.
