Keith Barrett
British musician (1946–2006)
1946 — 2006
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician (1946–2006)
Born
January 6, 1946
Died
2006 (age ~60)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
poet, singer, guitarist
United KingdomBorn in CambridgeDied in Cambridge
1946
Born in Cambridge (1946-01-06)
1964
EducationStudied at Camberwell College of Arts
2006
Died in Cambridge
About
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett was an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Until his departure in 1968, he was Pink Floyd's frontman and primary songwriter, known for his whimsical style of psychedelia and stream-of-consciousness writing. As a guitarist, he was influential for his free-form playing and for employing effects such as dissonance, distortion, echo and feedback.
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Who is Keith Barrett?+
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett was an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. Until his departure in 1968, he was Pink Floyd's frontman and primary songwriter, known for his whimsical style of psychedelia and stream-of-consciousness writing. As a guitaris
What does the name Keith mean?+
The name Keith means "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is of English origin.
When was Keith Barrett born?+
Keith Barrett was born on January 6, 1946.
When did Keith Barrett die?+
Keith Barrett died in 2006, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).
The name Keith is of English origin, meaning "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Keith — January 6, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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