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Sep 2019
52m 34s

Music: Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd

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Syd Barrett's creative vision propelled Pink Floyd from the underground into the mainstream. But the demands of fame quickly became too much. Eventually, he was cast out of the band he helped create, and sadly didn't get the help he needed until late in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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