David Bowie was a huge fan of Pink Floyd founder, Syd Barrett, who has passed away at the age of 60.
Long-time Bowie fans will remember Bowie's version of Barrett's 'See Emily Play' on his 70's album 'Pin-ups'. Just a few weeks ago, he appeared on stage with Floyd's David Gilmour and the two performed another Barratt song called 'Arnold Layne'.Following the announcement of the death of Syd Barrett, David Bowie has issued the following statement at davidbowie.com:
"I can't tell you how sad I feel. Syd was a major inspiration for me. The few times I saw him perform in London at UFO and the Marquee clubs during the sixties will forever be etched in my mind. He was so charismatic and such a startlingly original songwriter".
"Also, along with Anthony Newley, he was the first guy I'd heard to sing pop or rock with a British accent. His impact on my thinking was enormous. A major regret is that I never got to know him. A diamond indeed."
