July 11th, 2006

Shine On, Syd

Cobain influenced my attitude, Lennon influenced my understanding of love, but Barrett influenced how I think about everything around me.

He was a revolutionary — thinker, musician, explorer of the mind, body and soul — changing our culture forever with his tripped out, yet beautiful fusion of jazzy, psychedelic guitar, lyrics and surround-sound amphitheater concerts.

Not once, but twice, Syd left the glow of the spotlight way too early for many of us.

R.I.P.