Birthday: Syd Barrett

Founding member and original singer of Pink Floyd, which formed in 1964.

Released two albums with Pink Floyd, 1967's The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn and 1968's A Saucerful Of Secrets before he left the band.

Released two solo albums, 1970's The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, which came out the same year.

Is arguably as known for his use of psychedelic drugs like LSD and the breakdown of his mental state as he is for his music.

Became a recluse towards the end of his life, and did not often leave his Cambridge home, preferring to paint and garden.

Died on July 7, 2006 from pancreatic cancer, which is usually referred to as "complications from diabetes."