Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett and the Dawn of Pink Floyd

By Pete Anderson

A revealing investigation into the life of a reclusive cult genius.

Syd Barrett was Pink Floyd's founder, singer, guitarist and principal composer, who left the group in 1968 amidst tales of acid-induced madness.

Barrett's brief flash of erratic brilliance is now the stuff of rock legend, and his post-Floyd recordings have become cult classics.

Revised in 2006, this book draws on years on research to relate the story of an epic rock tragedy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Omnibus Press
• Release date: Dec 17, 2009
• ISBN: 9780857121226

Pete Anderson

Pete Anderson was born in New Jersey in 1966, and now resides in the greater Baltimore area. His previous publication experience under corporate banners includes automotive and medium truck repair manuals, technical assembly, installation and repair manuals and machine engineering and design. This is his first work of fiction.