Analogman Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 billboard.com The surviving members of Pink Floyd took part in a tribute concert last night (May 10) to pay respects to their former frontman, Roger "Syd" Barrett. Guitarist David Gilmour, bassist Roger Waters, drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Rick Wright all appeared on stage at the "Syd Barrett -- Madcap's Last Laugh" gig, held at the London Barbican venue. But it would appear the long-feuding Gilmour and Waters have yet to bury the hatchet. The pair appeared separately, the BBC reports, and were not photographed together. Gilmour, Mason and Wright performed "Arnold Layne," the group's first hit and one of Barrett's best-known works. Waters performed a solo version of his own track, "Flickering Flame." The concert was held to pay homage to Barrett, who died on July 7, 2006, at the age of 60, following complications from diabetes. The artist had spent the better part of the past 30 years living in seclusion in Cambridge, England, after being forced out of the band due to deteriorating mental health issues. Other performers on the night included Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn, the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde and Soft Boys singer Robyn Hitchcock. They then took part in an all-star finale of one of Barrett's best-known compositions, the psychedelic track "Bike" taken from the band's debut 1967 album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn." Waters, however, did not join in. The Barrett concert is part of the Barbican's Only Connect series of events, which offers a podium for unusual collaborations and cross-arts experimentation. Contemporary composer Philip Glass and punk-era artist Patti Smith will take part in a performance of piano and poetry on Oct. 19, under the Only Connect banner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I know it's been said over & over again, but we probably stand a better chance of peace in the Middle East before the chance of a Gilmour/Waters reunion. Live 8 might be all we get. I guess it's nice for them to get together for Syd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I think they might have not appeared together as to not draw attention away from the reason for the show. There are backstage pics of Waters hanging with Rick Wright during th event. And Rick and Roger are not the best of friends. Roger is trying to make ammends because he wants a reunion tour with a bunch of shows at NYC, Chicago, LA and London. Dave is the only thing holding back a full reunion at this point. Roger and Rick made some great music together. See "Us and Them" as an example of their songwriting prowess. They sold their souls to the devil for that one..... Just found out that Dave's wife and kids were at Roger's London conert last night. Something is up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 I never been the biggest PF fan, but I certainly think David Gilmour coming along brought out the best in them. I don't much care for early PF - and I don't think they would have made an album such as Dark Side Of The Moon with Syd still in the band. I prefer the Fat Old Sun/Echoes/DSOTM era if I am going to listen to them at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 > There are backstage pics of Waters hanging with Rick Wright during th event where can these be found? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 A very good and up to date Pink Floyd website Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 yeah, already checked there... didnt see any backstage pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?action=sea...1939b87e67df78b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Nice find Orkie! Thanks for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 cheers for the photos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
guitargeek85 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks for the article! I really wish they would do a tour together....That would be sooooo awesome to see them together in concert! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks for the article! I really wish they would do a tour together....That would be sooooo awesome to see them together in concert! expensive too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Thanks for the article! I really wish they would do a tour together....That would be sooooo awesome to see them together in concert! It would happen if it wasn't for Dave. He's being a major dick right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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