Syd Barrett was the original singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the group. Yep, I think everyone else pretty much hit the nail on the head, except for a few points.
Many artists have acknowledged Barrett's influence on their work. Paul McCartney and Pete Townshend were early fans; Jimmy Page, David Bowie, Brian Eno, and The Damned all expressed interest in working with him at some point during the 1970s. In fact, Bowie recorded a cover of "See Emily Play" on his 1973 album Pin Ups. On a VH1 program, honoring rock bands and artists, Pete Townshend gave a speech honoring Syd Barrett, and telling a story where he told Eric Clapton that he had to come see this guy play, who was Barrett. Townshend called Barrett legendary. Barrett as a guitarist was remarkable for his free-form style in playing chords (and also for the use of echo, tapes and other effects): his rhythm guitar, as well as his often minimalist and dissonant solos, are seen even today as a major influence on punk, post-punk, and similar scenes.
Syd died on July 7th, 2006 due to "complications arising from his diabetes." It has been said that the family specifically did not want the remaining members of Pink Floyd to attend the funeral, as they blamed them for Syd's downward cycle.
Many artists have acknowledged Barrett's influence on their work. Paul McCartney and Pete Townshend were early fans; Jimmy Page, David Bowie, Brian Eno, and The Damned all expressed interest in working with him at some point during the 1970s. In fact, Bowie recorded a cover of "See Emily Play" on his 1973 album Pin Ups. On a VH1 program, honoring rock bands and artists, Pete Townshend gave a speech honoring Syd Barrett, and telling a story where he told Eric Clapton that he had to come see this guy play, who was Barrett. Townshend called Barrett legendary. Barrett as a guitarist was remarkable for his free-form style in playing chords (and also for the use of echo, tapes and other effects): his rhythm guitar, as well as his often minimalist and dissonant solos, are seen even today as a major influence on punk, post-punk, and similar scenes.
Syd died on July 7th, 2006 due to "complications arising from his diabetes." It has been said that the family specifically did not want the remaining members of Pink Floyd to attend the funeral, as they blamed them for Syd's downward cycle.
Syd Barrett was a very unique and influential musician. Shine on you crazy diamond . . . you will be missed . . . :
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One of the freshmen dormitories on the College of William and Mary's campus, located on Jamestown Road. This dorm was recently remodeled, and is often referred to as "looking like a hotel." For this reason, all tours for prospective students are taken through the lobby of Barrett. It's a co-ed dorm basically in the middle of campus, with a back porch that has rocking chairs and benches. Really the only downside is that there's no air conditioning, but if you happen to get "allergies" its easy to have an AC unit installed in your room. The resident's of Barrett tend to be pretty much the most awesome kids you've ever met, and they are envied by all other freshmen.
Barrett Hall: Imagine a Holiday Inn, but with a lot more drunk kids and a lot less continental breakfast.
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Get the barzotto mug.Take the best person in the world and divide him by two, then multiply him by four. That's Barrett. Barrett is the kind of guy that would buy a toaster for a homeless guy to use as a part of an insurrection against communist government for the greater good of all mankind nine times before breakfast. He also is irresistible to females, and it is rumored the Zodiac Killer was trying to kill every girl that wanted Barrett, because he was jealous that he couldn't have him because Barrett is not interested in males.
ZODIAC:Hot damn Barrett, I want you so bad.
BARRETT:Sorry Zodiac Killer, I'm straight.
ELECTRICITY BEAR:ELECTRICITY BEAR WANT BARRETT!
BARRETT: Damn Electricity Bear, what do you think this is, Washington D.C.?
BARRETT:Sorry Zodiac Killer, I'm straight.
ELECTRICITY BEAR:ELECTRICITY BEAR WANT BARRETT!
BARRETT: Damn Electricity Bear, what do you think this is, Washington D.C.?
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Get the Barrett mug.A firearms company based out of Murfreesboro, TN, which specializes in making rifles with freakin' huge calibers. Best known for the M82A1, a .50 caliber sniper rifle designed to take out veichles from a ridiculously long distance. The M82A1 also appears in Soldat, where it fills the role of n00b tube.
Some of their other models include the XM109 sniper rifle which shoots exploding bullets and the M107 sniper rifle currently adopted by the US military.
Their website is barrettrifles.com
Some of their other models include the XM109 sniper rifle which shoots exploding bullets and the M107 sniper rifle currently adopted by the US military.
Their website is barrettrifles.com
The truck carrying the weapons was almost over the border, when a bullet from a Barrett knocked out the engine block.
"It's too bad Barrett rifles cost $7775, cuz I really want one to blow up that car lot across town."
In Soldat:
"Goddamn n00b using the Barrett as a pistol!"
"Stupid asshole camping our spawn with a Barrett!"
"lol im good cuz i can kill wit barret"
"It's too bad Barrett rifles cost $7775, cuz I really want one to blow up that car lot across town."
In Soldat:
"Goddamn n00b using the Barrett as a pistol!"
"Stupid asshole camping our spawn with a Barrett!"
"lol im good cuz i can kill wit barret"
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Person 1: wow I made a new friend, he was super shy but now he’s like the most amazing dude ever
Person 2: is his name Barrett?
Person 2: is his name Barrett?
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