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The September 2006 issue of the UK's Uncut Magazine is a special tribute to Syd Barrett, who sadly passed away on July 7th.
The founder of Pink Floyd is
featured on a thirteen page spread inside, with a large selection of
pictures from his friend Mick Rock and others, alongside a celebration
of his life and music from those who knew, loved and were inspired by
him.
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| Uncut, September 2006 |
The main focus is an indepth look
at Barrett and his life, written by David Cavanagh. An intelligent and
searching article, it draws on numerous sources from over the years to
investigate the man and the myth. Posing more questions than it
answers, Cavanagh provides a diverting read.
Elsewhere, photographer Mick Rock
recalls his friendship with Syd, referring to him as "a bizarre and
beautiful man", and gives some intimate insights into Barrett. He also
recalls the 1971 Melody Maker interview, which was to be Syd's last,
and which is also included in Uncut.
Breakout boxes offer tributes to
him from the likes of David Bowie, producer Joe Boyd, early managers
Peter Jenner and Andrew King, Blur's Damon Albarn, and Ray Davies from
The Kinks.
The magazine is available from
today from UK newsagents, and is available in selected countries as an
import. It can also be bought mail-order through www.mags-uk.com/ipc. More details of the magazine itself, and further tributes to Syd, can be found over at the magazine's website - www.uncut.co.uk.
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