Cambridge to host Syd Barrett 80th birthday tribute events

A series of events celebrating the life and legacy of late Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett will take place in Cambridge, England, this October, marking what would have been his 80th birthday. The celebrations, which include a tribute concert, a charity album, and a major exhibition, are being held with the full support of Barrett's family and will benefit mental health charities.

The centerpiece is a concert scheduled for October 10 at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, the venue of Barrett's last known live performance in February 1972. The date coincides with World Mental Health Day. The lineup includes Kula Shaker, Soft Machine, Men on the Border, Diana Silveira The Psychedelic Circus, Radhika, and Pünk Floyd, with additional surprise guests expected. Tickets for the concert went on sale Friday, June 19.

A tribute album titled "Clowns And Jugglers - The Songs Of Syd Barrett" will be released on October 9 on coloured vinyl and CD. The album features a wide range of artists including Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, David Bowie, Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets, Soft Machine, and Robyn Hitchcock featuring John Paul Jones. The album sleeve, created by noted artist Mark Wilkinson,...