Syd Barrett passed away 12 years ago today (July 7), and besides being Pink Floyd’s founding guitarist/frontman, one of his other biggest contributions to the band’s history is serving as the inspiration to “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” an epic and favorite among fans the world over.
George Harrison would have turned 75 today (February 25), and while we all gently weep at the fact that he’s no longer with us, every day we’re thankful for the incredible music he left to be passed down through the generations.
The reissue of Concert For George, the tribute show in honor of George Harrison, comes out tomorrow (February 23), but fans can enjoy the concert film over the next couple of weeks at select theaters.
The late Syd Barrett would’ve turned 72 today (January 6), and besides being Pink Floyd’s founding guitarist/frontman, one of his other biggest contributions to the band’s history is serving as the inspiration to “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” an epic and favorite among fans the world over.
George Harrison passed away 16 years ago today, and while his absence is still felt, his immensely influential career and body of work is something that is looked at in awe.
Janis Joplin left this world all too soon 47 years ago today (October 4), but even after her untimely passing, she left her fans one final gift with the album Pearl. Pearl was released about three months after Joplin’s death and would top the Billboard 200 album charts for nine weeks and go on to…
Syd Barrett passed away 11 years ago today (July 7), and besides being Pink Floyd’s founding guitarist/frontman, one of his other biggest contributions to the band’s history is serving as the inspiration to “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” an epic and favorite among fans the world over.
