What One Of Syd Barrett's Earliest Interviews Revealed About His Mental Health

According to the Syd Barrett website, he recorded his follow-up solo album, "Barrett," directly after the release of "The Madcap Laughs." David Gilmour produced the record and played bass while Richard Wright played keyboards. It was to be his last official release. He went on to put together a short-lived band, Stars, but quit after a negative review of a live performance in 1972.  

He had a reunion of sorts with Pink Floyd in 1975 when he unexpectedly arrived at the recording studio at which they were working on the album "Wish You Were Here." He showed up just as the band was recording their classic song, "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," a multi-part composition written in honor of and dedicated to Barrett. Per BrainWorld, Barrett was at first unrecognizable to his former bandmates, as he had gained weight, shaved his head and eyebrows, and was acting aloof and brushing his teeth while he stood by. Roger Waters reportedly started crying upon recognizing Barrett. 

Syd Barrett left the music industry and returned to his home city of Cambridge where he devoted himself to painting. He died of pancreatic cancer on July 7, 2006.

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