Pink Floyd founder tribute planned
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There will be an official tribute to Syd Barrett
A wealth of events marking "the first official tribute" to Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett has been announced.
The City Wakes celebrates the pioneer of the 1960s psychedelic movement and lifts the lid on his early life, performed in Barrett's home city of Cambridge.
The production will run there from October 22 to November 2 this year, before a planned transfer to London.
The initiative is organised by arts and mental health charity and professional production house Escape Artists. The Pink Floyd legend's legacy will benefit the mental health charity, with proceeds from performances going towards the group.
The tribute is supported by Barrett's family and friends who are contributing include Pink Floyd's long-time art collaborator Storm Thorgerson, Barrett's photo-biographer Mick Rock and his close friend David Gale.
Beat poet and author William Pryor, film director Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon and film maker and glass artist Anthony Stern are also involved.
Barrett's sister Rosemary Breen said: "I am thrilled to be involved in this project. Syd, my brother, was someone for whom creativity was as necessary as breathing."
Planned events also involve an exhibition of Barrett's paintings including "never seen before" works displayed alongside rare memorabilia, original pieces from Thorgerson and photos from Rock.
Concert performances are also planned, presenting fresh interpretations of Barrett's songs, directed by musician and composer, Simon Gunton.
Barrett quit Pink Floyd in 1968 following a breakdown and in 2006 he died of cancer aged 60, leaving a will of £1.2 million.
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