Who is who? - B

Syd Barrett (Roger Keith Barrett)

Guitarist, songwriter
Born: January 6, 1946 in Cambridge, England.
Died: July 7th 2006 in Cambridge, England.
School/education: Morley Memorial Junior School, Cambridge High School For Boys, Camberwell Art School

Guitarist, singer, songwriter and cofounder of Pink Floyd in 1965. contributed to the first two Pink Floyd albums and the early singles before he was replaced by David Gilmour in 1968. He was left out because of a growing insanity probably due to drug abuse and the pressure of fame. After Pink Floyd he had a short-lived solo career but is still regarded a true genius of music by many fans. Musicians like Brian Eno, David Bowie and others have several times tried to help Syd Barrett back on his feet. A Best of Syd Barrett compilation was released in April 2001.

Pink Floyd wrote Shine On You Crazy Diamond as a greeting to Syd Barrett. Syd Barrett lived a quiet life in his Cambridge home until he passed away peacefully on July 7th 2006.

Joe Boyd

Music and film producer

Boyd is born in USA, but worked as a producer in London in the sixties. He produced a few songs for Powerhouse - a short-lived cooperation between Eric Clapton, Paul Jones and Steve Winwood. He was the founder of UFO club in London and the first to get Pink Floyd into a recording studio. He produced their first single hit Arnold Layne. After the group became popular the record company made Norman Smith take over the producer's chair. Boyd continued producing and has worked with 10.000 Maniacs, Fairport Convention, John Cale, R.E.M. and is today head of his own Hannibal Records.

Doyle Bramhall II

Musician (guitar, bass, drums and more)

The left-handed guitarist from Texas has been a member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Arc Angels. He has made solo albums and after being recommended by Patrick Leonard, he joined Roger Waters US tour in 1999/2000. He can be heard on the live album In the Flesh and seen on the DVD/VHS.

Sam Brown (Samantha Brown)

Singer
Born: October 7, 1964 in Stratford, London

Backing singer at the Knebworth concert and on the Division Bell album and tour. Sam Brown has made two solo albums with participation of David Gilmour ('April Moon' and 'Stop') and as a singer she has also performed with Small Faces and Spandau Ballett.

Sam Brown is the daughter of rock'n'roll singer/guitarist Joe Brown and the singer Vicki Brown who also was a part of the Pink Floyd 'choir' at knebworth. Both of the two female singers can be heard on the Gilmour solo album About Face, and Vicki Brown as well used her voice on the Roger Waters album Radio K.A.O.S. Vicki Brown passed away in 1991.