Syd Barrett News: Syd Barrett Drawings At Auction

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Pink Floyd founder's art for saleA collection of drawings designed by lost psychedelic hero Syd Barrett are due to be auctioned this month.Syd Barrett began life as an artist, before later turning to the guitar. Even in music he swiftly applied a design element, gathering a brightly coloured wardrobe and applying mirrors to his trademark Telecaster.Sadly Barrett only completed one album with The Pink Floyd before suffering a massive mental breakdown apparently brought on by excessive use of LSD.After attempting to piece together two solo albums Barrett retired from music, capable of living off his royalties as Pink Floyd became...