Page praised Syd Barrett’s genius, which shined through on the band’s debut. It makes sense. Floyd’s main songwriter did things on his terms but still managed to create catchy songs that ...

Syd Barrett’s final Pink Floyd lyric sheet for “Apples and Oranges” heads to auction, offering a rare glimpse into his fading genius.

Barrett dropped out of the music business after Pink Floyd dropped him. He made something of a comeback in 1970. That’s the year he released the solo albums The Mapcap Laughs and Barret .