For Syd
As reported on the Latest News page, David surprised everyone by taking to the stage with Richard Wright and Nick Mason last night to celebrate the life and music of the late, great, Syd Barrett.
The concert, at London’s Barbican Hall, was organised by Pink Floyd’s first producer, Joe Boyd, and David’s good friend, Nick Laird-Clowes (of Dream Academy fame).
They performed ‘Arnold Layne’, accompanied by Jon Carin on keyboards and Oasis’ Andy Bell on bass, as well as returning to the stage for an all-star finale of ‘Bike’.
The above photo, taken by Polly, is of the only rehearsal. Note the time on the clock: a little after half past eight.
You can see the picture in all its glory in the Galleries.
The evening was a fitting tribute to Syd, who passed away in July.
The chatroom will open between 3PM and 5PM (UK) today.
That’s all for another week. Have a good weekend, everyone.
Great to see the guys do one for Syd!!! Any chance this event will be on DVD/CD.
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Wow!
Very cool that they did that, strange that Waters didn’t join in. A nice surprise though.
Joe
David: I told you to bring your bl**dy drum kit!
Nick: No problem, I can play the back of this armchair.
(Wondering what Nick playing the back of an armchair sounds like)
what about playing something with Roger Waters, at least for one only occasion and in particular in memory Syd? I only hope it wasn’t achievable only because of the absence of time to rehearse, and not because personal arguments are more important for you than remembering a friend all together…
I cant believe they performed, that would have been amazing to see. Fitting tribute to Syd.
Thats a great pic too! anyway we could see it in higher resolution?
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WOW! Now that is what i call one hell of a surprise for everyone who attended the concert!!! Wish i was there… Shine on, Syd!
Way to go David. Nice Job, we all loved Syd.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Clarice
Amazing stuff, wish I could have been there, any chance the show was recorded?
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Hi,
I was at the tribute gig last night and was pleasently surprised to see amongst the fine array of generous hearts, not only David but also Nick, Rick and Roger. The whole event was a fitting tribute for the original crazy diamond.
*(Note to self: Engage brain, keep mouth firmly shut and ask first before saying the wrong thing etc.)
Simple question: Why didn’t Roger perform with the other three?
Now please do not patronise me (and, no doubt, countless others wanting the same question answered) with a ‘sanitised’ answer about lack of time for rehearsing etc.
I’m glad David and the others took the time to appear, as I’m sure the organisers were too – what a fine endorsement for all the hard work that must have gone into organising such an event.
But, come on guys, what a shame you didn’t all play together (nicely, like the grown up mature boys you are meant to be).
*I tried.
Kind regards,
Kevan.
caption: Sofa so good
N
Hello Fed!
I am so unfortunate. I could not be in London, because I had to work. Was the concert filmed?
A beautiful weekend to all!
Many greetings from rainy Berlin
Ina
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Hope the guys felt good at the memorial gig.
I’m sure they have great memories of the crazy diamond.But these things are real levelers – even mighty men are very humble at such times.
Thoughts are with you all and God bless Syd.
dave
Seems to have been a great concert. What a pleasant surprise and fitting tribute to Syd!
Well, Nick seems to have acquired an interesting new drum kit – I’ve never seen such a thing before! This again demonstrates that Pink Floyd were always ahead of their times not only musically, but also technology-wise …
Are there already any rumours circulating if last nights concert will be available on DVD sometime??
Have a nice and restful weekend everybody out there!
S hine On
Y ou Crazy
D iamond…
Not for nothing but that counts as a Pink Floyd reunion….just sayin’
oh wow. what an evening. i wish i could’ve been there. i wonder if i can get some special guests to play at the syd tribute i’m putting together over here…hmmm. that’s so nice. puts a tear in my eye. and a smile on my face. for syd. you guys never cease to amaze me. thanks for everything.
go sabres!!
Andy Bell on bass???????? why not roger????
david, why not roger? for syd.. for people.. one song with the complete PINK FLOYD…
sadness
sadness
sadness
[Did you stop for just one moment to think that perhaps it was Roger's decision not to join in with David and the other two members of Pink Floyd? Does it always have to be David's fault? You really shouldn't believe all that you read, you know. - Features Editor]
Shine on Syd!!!!!!
Aldo
I just read about the show, and it sounds like it was a wonderful tribute to Syd. Wish it was recorded for tv or whatever. I’d have loved to have seen them perform Bike, another favorite of mine.
Great photo! What a special moment to capture on camera and then share with us. I like this place.
What a surprise for everyone who was at the Syd Barrett Tribute. That David and his Mates (Nick & Richard) drop in and play a song that Syd had written.
I hope you were there Fed, to enjoy it.
Take Care
Thomas
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Hey Fed… Any iea if this tribute will be put on dvd for those of us who did not get to attend?
Sure wish i could have been there, i know it was good. Nice how everyone stood beside David and not Roger, thats really a statement with no words.
Ok just wanted to know about a dvd possibilty.
Clarice
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It sounded like a wonderful evening and a fitting tribute to an incredibly gifted musician and songwriter who continues to influnce new generations of musicians.
Shine on.
Dom
x x x
Very nice tribute to Syd! Thanks for letting us know, FEd.
Stay smooth and have a nice weekend, all of you!
Ernest
*caption*
Nick turns to David and says, “You’re not seriously suggesting I drum on a chair on stage…”
Thanks.
Andrew
Glad to hear, hope it went well. Syd would have loved the show.
Have a great weekend.
Dave,
Thanks for appearing with Nick and Steve for the finale – we really did not expect it and it was great! Nice to hear Pink Floyd play Syd’s tracks…
By the way, great performances from all – especially from Chrissie Hynde, Captain Sensible & Damon Albarn. Please pass on the message.
When can we see you play next?
Brian W
That’s very nice. It would have been nicer if Roger had played with the other guys…but it’s just my opinion.
They played in memory of their ex-bandmate and obviously in memory of a friend.
I’m sure Syd was happy of it…maybe from up there he was even happier.
Don’t know what else to say but – Simply Beautiful!!!! I was so happy to hear the Floyd play again! Don’t stop now… Thanks David!!!!!
Also thanks for a wonderful site!
CAPTION : ” Ok Nick, this one is called sofa away”
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin )
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wish i could have been there to see it, wish it had been recorded, maybe.
amazing!!!
i agree with clarice. david, richard and nick are pink floyd. roger was there, but it wasn’t a floyd reunion and we can only imagine why not.
blind roger fans will blame david, but i have my own feelings on why all four didn’t play together.
and people still call for a reunion? never. get over it.
but never mind that. the main thing is this: shine on syd. you’ll always be a diamond to me. x
CAPTION : SETTEE THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEART OF THE SUN
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin )
Dear F.Ed.,
very surprising news: and on this picture the journalistic cut of Polly pops up again!
So nice to read about this concert in honour of Syd Barrett: i’m very happy for all of them i’m sure the spirit of the Crazy Diamond was there.
“together we stand, divided we fall”
Thank You very much for updating in real time!
Ciao Elisabetta
Pink Floyd & SYD BARRETT FOREVER !!!!
Does anyone know if this gig will be broadcast anywhere in the near future?
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comfortably drum eh?
hey fed, i was sure you would have been at the gig. Oh well fingers crossed for a dvd!!!
DELUSION. I’m very disappointed. Not even for Syd? Sorry…….
Chrissie Hynde, now were talkin’!!!!
Have a nice weekend all.
Paul
Hi Fed,
Caption- “David, I have better things to do than dust your furniture”
In all seriousness, what a great tribute to a great legend.
Here, we see a wonderful tribute take place for Syd. There are people from all walks of musical life, paying homage to a fallen comrade who shaped their lives. Now, I come here and see some great posts about the event.
I also see a predictable trend of people bitching and whining because Roger, although he was there, didn’t play with them. Yet again, another event where the point is being missed. This was about Syd, NOT David and Roger. That’s why today’s entry is called ‘For Syd’.
I am sure they had their reasons for not doing it together. (Which I would guess that one of the top three would be because the whole event would become about David and Roger) For once, can we just let sleeping dogs lie and leave out all the PF drama? (Wow, I can almost hear that crashing on deaf ears)
Anyways, I’ll miss Syd, and I am glad that so many peple paid him tribute.
Great day all,
Mike
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What a moving tribute. It sounds like it was an incredible show.
I’m confused, someone help….
Was Roger there in attendance, but just didn’t play? That would seem very odd indeed, if he were to go to the trouble of attending, but not play. Was Roger there or not?!?!?!
Shine on Syd.
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Sounds like it was a wonderful evening, a fitting tribute to a great artist. Only wish I could have been there…
I’m reading Joe Boyd’s book right now which largely focuses on most of the musicians who performed last night. Would have been all the more fascinating to see in that context. At any rate, I’m glad Syd is being remembered in ways like this. He was a truly great artist in every sense of the word.
Personally, I think that it’s great that all the remaining Floyds performed whether or not they did so together. It was appropriate for the 4 of them to perform, and they did so. So I say well done to the lot of them.
Well done guys!!!!! Great tribute.
Happy Friday all.
hello,
great idea for Syd!I think it’s a real answer for the recent interview on “Uncut”…what do you think about dear FEd?
It’s just a different world, a different music, a different time…not possible starting over.
Don’t stop guys,please…
Have a nice week end ..you too,Syd
diana
Great Fed! Great answer to Rodrigo Aguiar!
There once was a diamond called Syd
He stood like a man but looked like a kid
His memory is precious but supplanted
Because all they really wanted
Was Pink Floyd to be re-united…
Shame on you…
Hey
Didn’t know the gig was happening.
I just read some of the cretins remarks about floyd not playing together. My first thought related to Roger being ungraceful in Syds memory, I guess there has always been a resentment toward David having a relationship with Syd outside of the band.
B******ks to who ever refused to get up with the origanial line up. LIFES TOO SHORT.
THIS IS NOT A PINK FLOYD SITE.
“SHINE ON SYD”
To Fed, le petit limerick du jour:
Vous aviez oublié ces mots,
C’est sûr, ils reviennent au galop,
REUNION, DVD,
Ils ont tous répété,
Moi, à David, je dis BRAVO !
Bon courage et surtout bon weekend.
Michèle
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Why can’t we be pleased to see that all of Syd Barrett’s mates showed up at an event in his honour! Is it so important that we can call this a bloody Floyd reunion?
The only regrets I have about this wonderful event is that I wasn’t there!
Cheers! And have a beautiful weekend.
Jersey Mike
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Next time David does something like that, hopefully he’ll let me know a bit earlier than 2pm on the day, when I’ve got another gig..
(Ironically at the Cambridge Corn exchange, the last place Syd played..)
xx
Inconsolable Guy
Wow is right. Sounds like it was a great show!
A DVD of it would be nice.
Caption:
(Narrator’s voice) Yes, Nick Mason plays Sofa-King couches. They sound Sofa-King good you won’t believe it.
(You have to say it sorta fast. Its an old joke.)
I was going to post some clever comment about Nick playing a couch instead of a drumset, but you all have done a much better job than I could. Those captions are hilarious!
All the tunes played, apart from Rogers contribution, were from the Syd era of the band not the latter day Pink Floyd.
Please do not cloud the occasion and loose sight of what event was really for.
Enjoy the weekend
Pete – Coventry
A lot of people commenting on Roger Waters failure to complete the so called Floyd reunion at Syd’s memorial gig (they were not introduced as Pink Floyd, just Rick Wright, David Gilmour and Nick Mason).
What is made very clear is that Roger was very nervous (nay petrified) when he closed the first half, even going as far as explaining to the audience how nervous the intermate gigs make him cause theres nothing to hide behind.
It also states that Roger is the only guest performer who did not take to the stage for the finale Bike song.
Having read all this I have formed a few theories on why Roger did not play, and not one of them involves old rifts resurfacing. But the one I cant stop thinking about is this…
Has anyone stopped to consider that after all the calls for a reunion tour following live 8, the floyd didn’t reunite last night so as not to deflect from the meaning of the evening, and leave the fans hanging in suspense again.
In other words, WE the fans could be the very reason it didn’t happen.
Rest well Syd.
“Well, Nick seems to have acquired an interesting new drum kit – I’ve never seen such a thing before! This again demonstrates that Pink Floyd were always ahead of their times not only musically, but also technology-wise …”
Probably part of the old Household Objects gear….:)
Hi FEd,
How wonderful it must have been!!!
The whole reunion issue is so over-done. Can’t it be laid to rest? Once again, whatever the reason/s is/are is none of our business. Let’s all get over it. Not saying I wouldn’t enjoy it myself, but come on already, leave them be.
Penny
P.S. Graduation is tomorrow. There are 4 people in my family graduating from college this month!
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[Did you stop for just one moment to think that perhaps it was Roger's decision not to join in with David and the other two members of Pink Floyd? Does it always have to be David's fault? You really shouldn't believe all that you read, you know. - Features Editor]
Indulge me for a minute. First, I couldn’t agree more with the statement above.
Second, people should step back and just try to interpret the actions of the event. Clearly all four members were at the event and very likely all were in the building at the same time. I say likely because it is possible that one left before the other arrived. But who cares?? They were there and the tribute was for the person who originally brought them all together. They could have done it “one more time for the hell of it” but it wouldn’t have been “one more time with feeling…”
The point is all four were there and they CHOSE not to perform together. Lightning did not strike twice. How much more of a sign is needed saying that a PF reunion with all four of them is just not happening?? I think the message was crystal clear. And criticizing any party is meaningless because the reality is that it is none of your business.
Thanks.
Andrew
A wonderful evening. Everyone looked so happy.
Gave 3000 a great memory – thanks Tabby (aka Pookers)
*caption*
David says to Nick, “That is not what I had in mind for softening the drum beat…”
Thanks.
Andrew
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FEd, I’m so glad you said that. I was going to and brick-bats would have been hurled at me and they probably still will. Also, the people who seem to be accusing David, why don’t they go and ask Roger why he didn’t/wouldn’t perform with the others.
The thing that really upset me, though, was here was a wonderful concert in memory of Syd and his music. HIS songs being sung, but Roger comes along and sings one of his own. Couldn’t, for even one night, bring himself to sing a song of the original songwriter of Pink Floyd who wrote the early hits. THAT says it all, for me.
I apologise to any Roger Waters fans here. Sorry FEd.
Guide to interpreting ‘Was the gig recorded?’ answers:
1. ‘The gig wasn’t recorded’: The gig wasn’t recorded.
2. ‘We can’t tell you any more at this time’: The gig was recorded
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Very nice, what a great tribute. Glad to see that all the guys were there. Who cares if they didn’t play together, they were there. This was for Syd, plain and simple.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and enjoy those around you.
Off to a Soccer Conference. Bye.
Renee B.
Fontana, Ca USA
I’m sorry FED
I don’t believe all that I read, but many they say that
it’s a dream for us… you know why? Golden years (72, 75, 77, 80) not have a videos… it’s a dream… imagine an Animals album tour!!!! we go to have that to forget???? is this my great sadness..
I’m Sorry fed, sorry mr.gilmour
Is Rick just out-of-shot rehearsing on the chaise longue?
These are thrilling breaking news! I can’t believe… Peter Wynne Wilson’s light effects and Joe Boyd?!?!?! This is just going back in time!
Well done, and at least they played all four on the same stage, even not together, that doesn’t matter. We respect their own decisions, that doesn’t change our love for all of them, no matter what.
Were any cameras there? I mean did anyone catch some scenes or photos?
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A great event for a very lovely reason.
I read a lot of interviews, in the past – also not at suspicious times – to artists who said they love Syd’s art. It think it was not a commercial evening. I really believe all the artists on that stage played Syd’ song with a honest respect and love for his art and for the man. David, Nick and Richard first of all, of course. And Roger too, wherever he was.
Great news! I love that!
L!
Caption Competition
David was shocked when he caught Nick in a compromising position with two snorkelling dwarves….
I just like to say that if this is my last ever blog entry that it’s been a pleasure… :-)
I can just see the Fed shaking his head and muttering “Rudders you’ve just gone too far this time…”
[Did you stop for just one moment to think that perhaps it was Roger's decision not to join in with David and the other two members of Pink Floyd? Does it always have to be David's fault? You really shouldn't believe all that you read, you know. - Features Editor]
Well said, Fed.
Shine on Syd.
Does anyone read the blog? we will be told if and when it will be available to watch on DVD etc,
sorry Fed i have just read the same question 20 times or more…..!
As for Roger not playing why should he? he is no longer a member of Pink Floyd, is he?
isnt it amazing how David is getting all the blame? not so long ago it was all Rogers Fault now he is this cuddly reasonable man, how opinions change with no facts to back them up
i would look on it as a bonus that you had Pink Floyd And Roger Waters on the same bill, you got more for your money
sorry, maybe im being unreasonable but it is just my opinion
[Did you stop for just one moment to think that perhaps it was Roger's decision not to join in with David and the other two members of Pink Floyd? Does it always have to be David's fault? You really shouldn't believe all that you read, you know. - Features Editor]
Except Roger had a 2 hour special on Planet Rock Radio last weekend and was very clear that he DID want to play with David, Rick and Nick. However maybe he changed his mind, who knows.
A lovely fitting tribute to Syd from his friends and family. Shame about Roger, life’s too short.
“There once was a Guy who played bass…”
Who couldn’t get to the gig at that Barbican place
David didn’t invite him until Two
What else could Guy do?
Play at Syd’s final venue and take some solace
Oh man. I saw the picture and felt this great swelling of the spirits… I was listening to Wish You Were Here (song) and it came right on the chorus when the page appeared. I got a little misty-eyed, I must say.
I would give my left ovary to see a Pink Floyd reunion concert live, either the traditional four-man line-up or the equally fantabulous post-Waters Floyd. I can only dream, I suppose…
Rudders, Rudders …
I hope my abdominal muscles are able to recover over the weekend! You saved my day, serotonin-wise.
Where the hell do you get all those ideas from??
Hello Fed and all
Firstly if david nick or rick ever read this
THANK YOU you made my dreams come true and helped us all remember somone special and of course helped many others through the charity SANE.
I have a couple of lines that stick in my mind
I love powerpoint, and blue liquid streams.
Thank you so much
it nice to see the four guys get on the same bill together
having just been part of the rw jig at the men arena – it would have been a great to finish my celebrating to have been able to get down to see this show
imo the four of them missed the perfect chance to shut everyone up and draw a line under pink floyd so everyone could finally get some peace
they should have kicked everyone out apart from syd’s nephew and played arnold layne just for him. the right end to a perfect story
guess it’s just the romantic in me FE’d
andy
Well done, David.
It was for Syd and that’s all that matters. It doesn’t matter what you played or who you played with. All that matters to me is that you were there for Syd.
Let us remember that David was Syd’s friend.
Such events are more than opportunities to please fans.
If Roger didn’t join David, Richard and Nick, what does it really matter?
I fully agree with Yorkie’s post.
Great for all of them to do something for Syd without turning it into a full Pink Floyd reunion circus.
Listening to all this whining about reunions at Syd’s farewell bash, I would think has pretty much put a nail in the coffin of such an idea.
You’re not fans, you don’t care about or think about anyone but yourselves.
Great news!!!…glad they did that for Syd!
I have no problem with the way it went down, it’s all about Syd…remember that.
Its great to see the WHOLE of Floyd at the benefit concert (though not ALL of the Live8 lineup on the stage at the same time). I would have expected nothing less from the surviving members.
Hopefully Mr Boyd had the foresight to have recorded this event. If not, I’m sure at least the memory of the event will linger on long enough to become foodstuff for us rabid fans hoping to relive the event.
I love reading bits like that!
Darren
WOOOAAAAHHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!!
No THAT’S a CAPTION, Rudders!
Wish I could have been there… along with everyone else.
Thank you Syd for all of your inspiration. The music community owes you so much and its good to see some of the musicians you influenced play in your memory.
Good to see the boys playing together again! I wish I could have been there!
An amazing evening. I saw something that had to be done since Syd left. This is how it has to be and thanks to all four of them for making this appearance.
Oh man, Guy, I could imagine the disappointment. ‘swhat you get for being so damn good, more jobs than you can handle.
Glad everyone was able to make the tribute. Who cares if they performed together or not? They paid tribute to Syd, which is all they were there to do.
Have a great weekend all,
~Erin
The event was a tribute to Syd. Not a Pink Floyd reunion. It was great that all 4 went there. Whether they chose to play the songs together or not isn’t important. (Though if Roger played his own song, that was ungracious.)
While I would love to be able to watch it on DVD, I don’t think it is right to put that onto the upcoming David’s Remember that Night DVD.
I hope it has been recorded and made available for public viewing at some websites though.
Stop. Syd Barrett no le hubiera gustado esto, le hubiera gustado que estuvieran David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Nason y ….Roger Waters please. Hey guys, you forgive me and I forgive you, is it worth it? To speak of peace it is necessary to be in peace with oneself and with their friend.
Caption***
Nick: Well if you can use wine glasses then, why can’t I use a sofa?
David: Because the wine was in the glasses and yours is all over the sofa making it sound like…
Well, SHH-PLUNK!
[Has anyone stopped to consider that after all the calls for a reunion tour following live 8, the floyd didn't reunite last night so as not to deflect from the meaning of the evening, and leave the fans hanging in suspense again.]
Well said. Unfortunately, by not all performing a song together, this seems to have created even more hysteria and probably only reinforced the notion that fans can only belong to either the DG camp or the RW camp.
Whilst nobody is obliged to do so, an official statement on the issue (no matter how much the truth might hurt!) should at least stop all of the speculation and theories (which will run on for years and years) as to why Roger didn’t join his old bandmates on this important occasion.
Must have been an fantastic evening. Wish I’d been there… I’m so happy David & co did this tribute to Syd.
No offence Guy (where were you BTW?!)- but it was nice to see Andy Bell joining in with the lads! Another nice moment in Floyd-history.
/Nicholas
Mr Gilmour,you’ve always been my idol,On an Island is a wonderful album,both lyrics and music are fantastic.
I’m 23 years old and I’ve grown up listening to Pink Floyd music and your solo albums,my father introduced me to your music and had the luck to meet Richard Wright in Lindos at the end of 70s,he’s a photographer.
So I’d like to say another thing:my mother always tells me:Piero,stop talking about David Gilmour please,tell me something about University and your exams…but I’m very happy because yesterday she told me:for your birthday(next July)we’ll give you money for a holiday,look for a flight to Rhodes and find out a house in Lindos,then if want you can ask someone how to go to Castellorizon!
I’m so happy,I’ll see the wonderful place which inspired my idol’s album!
I’m sorry Fed if I annoyed you with my speech!
Ciao Syd
Piero
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Hello.
I have never posted here before. Only lurked (english isn´t my first language and I don´t speak it very well) but this time I feel the need to give my five cent to it.
Some of the reactions to the Syd Tribute have shocked me. This was about Syd. Not about Pink Floyd or Roger Waters. This reaction is in my opinion belittling the memory of Syd Barrett.
And about the question who was against playing together than I doubt that it was only David Gilmour’s fault as many seem to believe, if someone would ask me then it is the fact that Roger Waters played only one – not a song which was written by Syd – very telling…
Oh and before I forget it. I love this site and the blog. Great work Fed.
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My mum (of all people) emailed me to tell me about this two days after it happened, I can’t believe I missed something as important as this, my shins are raw from reapeatedly kicking myself!!
The truth of the matter is that any true die-hard Syd fan would have known about the Barbican show and bought a ticket months ago.
The fact that David and friends turned up to pay tribute should have been icing on a very big cake, not the reason to attend, or a reason to get upset about afterwards.
I’m as frustrated as any of you are, been kicking myself daily for not having spotted it myself (and Andy and Stewie, two friends of mine who should have spotted it if I didn’t!!)…but I’m over it already.
Of course like everyone else I hope to be able to see it someday, but also like some of the LFAR performances or OAI tour items that won’t make it to DVD, I’m happy for them to remain special performances for those lucky enough to have been present.
And as so many above me have said, it was all about Syd. Not DG, not PF, not RW….just Syd. Anything else is distraction or irrelevant.
N