please note that the website Bleeding Heart ARtist and the link----

http://members.aol.com/bleednghrtartist/rogerwaters.htm

the site will be gone by the end of the month



if you wish to check out the BHA site one last time or you want to
save something there there feel free to hit BHA one last time. its
been around nearly 8 years, it was always a free aol site that just
built up as Roger grow outward from 1999 to the present. they are
cutting off their free space so BHA will pass on into the archives
dust.

since the big comeback we have lost both Syd and Rick and many other
faces have come and gone. there was the reunion and the fanfare and
now it appears as a time of reflection. its been a long winding road
and I hope people enjoyed seeing and hearing about my nearly 10 year
journey as a Roger Waters fan from the never ending comeback
tour..... its sort of zen how the site is about to disappear. there
just a fleeting glimpse left.

btw some of the photos will still be available at

http://www.bleedingheartartist.fotopic.net/





ask yourself
do I matter?
do I have a personal responsibility?
what do you think?
do you?

Very sad to hear about the great keyboardist for Pink Floyd passing
away. Rick Wright was one awesome writer and performer. Peace be with
his family.

http://bleedingheartartist.fotopic.net/c1522681.html

hi...i have a pink floyd radio concert on cd, a pink floyd radio
interview on cd, a roger waters concert on cd, and magazines/papers
with pink floyd and/or roger waters in them. e-mail me if you're
interested: deligirlny@...

Hello all,
lots of Roger shots from the red carpet for the Vh1 Save the Music
Gala in New York City

http://bleedingheartartist.fotopic.net/p45242921.html


and Dave Kilminster had a meet and greet at Manny's in Times Square

http://bleedingheartartist.fotopic.net/p45394305.html



check out Dave's new cd Scarlet

be well
Kristen

www.artpatch.com   >> A Floyd fan's art and photography

We All Love Ennio Morricone Compilation featuring Roger Waters
http://www.nmlists.com/blog266.htm

--- In bleedingheartartist@yahoogroups.com, "ian875643"
<ian875643@...> wrote:
>
> Just found Sunday Morning Songs featuring Pink Floyd here
> http://www.nmlists.com/blog195.htm
>

hello .
i'm mahnaz bahramian from iran .
i'd like to recive roger waters's personal e-mail .
may you send me his personal e-mail.
thank you.

Just found Sunday Morning Songs featuring Pink Floyd here
http://www.nmlists.com/blog195.htm

Does any one know how much the tickets are going to be for the
Austrailian shows in Feb??

He didn't do an encore at that show?

chloe3099 <chloe3099@yahoo.com> wrote:

I just went to the show last night in Los Angeles. I have so much to
say about it, but the bottom line is that I love them and I can't seem
to get enough. I want this feeling to last. I went to their last US
tour in 2000 (in Irvine Meadows). I had to wait 6 years for another
one. My only question now is....how long do I have to wait this
time? Was this their last tour? Will they be back? Does anyone
know? Please write and give me some hope that there will be more.

"There is no dark side of the moon, in fact, it's all dark" -Roger
Waters (Dark Side of the Moon, 2006)

That's the last thing I heard him say before the concert ended.

Syd Barret (1946-2006)- Your home again.....Shine on.........

---

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I have to correct myself because I'm a nerd. :-)

Personnel listed for the Dark Side tour by the Bleeding Heart Band. I
guess only us die-hards still call it that.

Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar (joined to replace Tim Renwick 1985)
Snowy White – Guitar (part of the original Wall tour, joined in
1990)
Dave Kilminster – Guitar and Vocals (new this tour, replaces
Bramhall, before that DiFonzo, Stapley)
Graham Broad - Drums (joined to replace Linwood in 1986, before that
Newmark)
Jon Carin – Keyboards (joined for In The Flesh Tour 2000, before
that Kamen, Glenny Smith, Carrack)
Harry Waters – Hammond (new this tour, replaces Brundrick among
others)
Ian Ritchie - Saxophone (joined in 1985 for Radio KAOS, absent again
until now)
Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon – Background Vocals
(Kissoon in 1984 Pros and Cons, Arnold in 1997 Amused, Kenyon new)

Does anyone know if Harry is family? He must be, right?

Pete

--- In bleedingheartartist@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Landers"
<snakespeare@...> wrote:
>
> Three days to go and I just can't wait! I've been listening / watching
the In The Flesh DVD.
> And from what I can tell from the line-up, it's going to be a lot like
that. The only
> difference being that the cool left-handed guitarist (and son of
Stevie Ray's drummer) was
> not made a permanent member of The Bleeding Heart Band. Everyone else
has been
> associated with the band in one way or the other since the tour way
back in the early 80s
> when Clapton couldn't make it so Andy F-L was called in to take his
part. Although none
> of them played on Pros and Cons, many were part of the tour to promote
it. And The
> Bleeding Heart Band was formed prior to KAOS.
>
> That means, for me, that this band of Roger's has been together longer
than his first band.
> I know that other Pink Floyd fans think the original band is still
together, but to each his
> own.
>
> So the rotating guitar player melodrama continues:
>
> The Band:
>
> Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar
> Snowy White – Guitar
> Dave Kilminster – Guitar and Vocals
> Graham Broad - Drums
> Jon Carin – Keyboards
> Harry Waters – Hammond
> Ian Ritchie - Saxophone
> Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon – Background Vocals
>
> Who Needs Information about Dave Kilminster?
>
> http://www.davekilminster.com/
> In short, he's been writing for guitar magazines and playing guitar
for Keith Emerson's
> tours. He says he basically plays all of Gilmour's parts and sings
where Gilmour sang on
> the album.
>
> But I suspect that Waters will give us a selection of his songs that
he recorded with
> Bleeding Heart. Or should I say "I hope".
>
> I'll report on the last stop sometime on Friday. Peace!
>
> Pete
>

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I just went to the show last night in Los Angeles. I have so much to
say about it, but the bottom line is that I love them and I can't seem
to get enough. I want this feeling to last. I went to their last US
tour in 2000 (in Irvine Meadows). I had to wait 6 years for another
one. My only question now is....how long do I have to wait this
time? Was this their last tour? Will they be back? Does anyone
know? Please write and give me some hope that there will be more.

"There is no dark side of the moon, in fact, it's all dark" -Roger
Waters (Dark Side of the Moon, 2006)

That's the last thing I heard him say before the concert ended.

Syd Barret (1946-2006)- Your home again.....Shine on.........

I just went to the show last night in Los Angeles.  I have so much to
say about it, but the bottom line is that I love them and I can't seem
to get enough.  I want this feeling to last.  I went to their last US
tour in 2000 (in Irvine Meadows).  I had to wait 6 years for another
one.  My only question now is....how long do I have to wait this
time?  Was this their last tour?  Will they be back?  Does anyone
know?  Please write and give me some hope that there will be more.

"There is no dark side of the moon, in fact, it's all dark" -Roger
Waters (Dark Side of the Moon, 2006)

That's the last thing I heard him say before the concert ended.

Syd Barret (1946-2006)- Your home again.....Shine on.........

I have to correct myself because I'm a nerd. :-)

Personnel listed for the Dark Side tour by the Bleeding Heart Band. I
guess only us die-hards still call it that.

Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar (joined to replace Tim Renwick 1985)
Snowy White – Guitar (part of the original Wall tour, joined in
1990)
Dave Kilminster – Guitar and Vocals (new this tour, replaces
Bramhall, before that DiFonzo, Stapley)
Graham Broad - Drums (joined to replace Linwood in 1986, before that
Newmark)
Jon Carin – Keyboards (joined for In The Flesh Tour 2000, before
that Kamen, Glenny Smith, Carrack)
Harry Waters – Hammond (new this tour, replaces Brundrick among
others)
Ian Ritchie - Saxophone (joined in 1985 for Radio KAOS, absent again
until now)
Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon – Background Vocals
(Kissoon in 1984 Pros and Cons, Arnold in 1997 Amused, Kenyon new)

Does anyone know if Harry is family? He must be, right?

Pete


--- In bleedingheartartist@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Landers"
<snakespeare@...> wrote:
>
> Three days to go and I just can't wait! I've been listening / watching
the In The Flesh DVD.
> And from what I can tell from the line-up, it's going to be a lot like
that. The only
> difference being that the cool left-handed guitarist (and son of
Stevie Ray's drummer) was
> not made a permanent member of The Bleeding Heart Band. Everyone else
has been
> associated with the band in one way or the other since the tour way
back in the early 80s
> when Clapton couldn't make it so Andy F-L was called in to take his
part. Although none
> of them played on Pros and Cons, many were part of the tour to promote
it. And The
> Bleeding Heart Band was formed prior to KAOS.
>
> That means, for me, that this band of Roger's has been together longer
than his first band.
> I know that other Pink Floyd fans think the original band is still
together, but to each his
> own.
>
> So the rotating guitar player melodrama continues:
>
> The Band:
>
> Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar
> Snowy White – Guitar
> Dave Kilminster – Guitar and Vocals
> Graham Broad - Drums
> Jon Carin – Keyboards
> Harry Waters – Hammond
> Ian Ritchie - Saxophone
> Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon – Background Vocals
>
> Who Needs Information about Dave Kilminster?
>
> http://www.davekilminster.com/
> In short, he's been writing for guitar magazines and playing guitar
for Keith Emerson's
> tours. He says he basically plays all of Gilmour's parts and sings
where Gilmour sang on
> the album.
>
> But I suspect that Waters will give us a selection of his songs that
he recorded with
> Bleeding Heart. Or should I say "I hope".
>
> I'll report on the last stop sometime on Friday. Peace!
>
> Pete
>

Three days to go and I just can't wait! I've been listening / watching the In
The Flesh DVD.
And from what I can tell from the line-up, it's going to be a lot like that. The
only
difference being that the cool left-handed guitarist (and son of Stevie Ray's
drummer) was
not made a permanent member of The Bleeding Heart Band. Everyone else has been
associated with the band in one way or the other since the tour way back in the
early 80s
when Clapton couldn't make it so Andy F-L was called in to take his part.
Although none
of them played on Pros and Cons, many were part of the tour to promote it. And
The
Bleeding Heart Band was formed prior to KAOS.

That means, for me, that this band of Roger's has been together longer than his
first band.
I know that other Pink Floyd fans think the original band is still together, but
to each his
own.

So the rotating guitar player melodrama continues:

The Band:

Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar
Snowy White – Guitar
Dave Kilminster – Guitar and Vocals
Graham Broad - Drums
Jon Carin – Keyboards
Harry Waters – Hammond
Ian Ritchie - Saxophone
Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon – Background Vocals

Who Needs Information about Dave Kilminster?

http://www.davekilminster.com/
In short, he's been writing for guitar magazines and playing guitar for Keith
Emerson's
tours. He says he basically plays all of Gilmour's parts and sings where Gilmour
sang on
the album.

But I suspect that Waters will give us a selection of his songs that he recorded
with
Bleeding Heart. Or should I say "I hope".

I'll report on the last stop sometime on Friday. Peace!

Pete

Due to money issues and bad timing (!!!!) I wasn't able to see Roger
on Tuesday in Arizona. Did any of you go? If some of you did, please
tell me everything, I'm longing to hear all the news! :)

check them out


http://members.aol.com/artpatchontheweb/darksidofthemoon.htm

I just found this article on another forum:

Mark Kozelek has been cast to play legendary guitarist and vocalist
David Gilmour. This will be the third time Cameron Crowe has cast
Kozelek (Almost Famous / Vanilla Sky).

Kozelek is a skilled guitarist and professional musician.

"When casting for Almost Famous, I was instantly drawn to Kozelek for
the role of Larry Fellows. I wanted to add a level of credibility to
that film, by adding a professional guitarist to the fictional 70s
rock band Stillwater. I used to kid him, how much he looked like a
young Dave Gilmour, so when I casting for this project (Pink Floyd:
The Movie), I knew I had to give him a call," Crowe said.

I really just look forward to working with Cameron again, I always
have fun working with him. This project was just too good to pass up,
Gilmour is God," Kozelek said.

The film will also feature Johnny Depp (Syd Barrett), Ashton Kutcher
(Roger Waters) and Callum Blue (Nick Mason).

They still need a Rick Wright, he's definately aged the best out of
all of them.

Cool, I really like Charlie Kaufman.  He did a great job on
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.  I was worried they were going to
get some lame writer, who was going to butcher the story.  But if
it's based on Nick's book and being adapted by Kaufman, it could be
really interesting.  I'm not that familier with Callum Blue, but I
hear he's english, so about time they cast a brit for this movie.  I
hope they do a good job casting Dave and Rick.

-Kim Williams

Shine On Syd

--- In bleedingheartartist@yahoogroups.com, "Pink Floyd Fan"
<floydfan_4ever@...> wrote:
>
> Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason's bio about the legendary
psychedelic
> rock band Pink Floyd, has been adapted for the silver screen by
> screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich / Confessions of
a
> Dangerous Mind.)
>
> "I've been a fan of theirs for years.  After reading Mason's book,
I
> knew I just had to do this project," Kaufman said.
>
> Cameron Crowe (Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Almost Famous) is set
> to direct.
>
> "I have been a fan of theirs for years. Once I heard about Syd's
> untimely passing, I knew I had to finally do this movie. Pink Floyd
> practically invented psychedelic rock, it's time they get the credit
> they deserve," Crowe said.
>
> The film will follow the lives of 5 young lads as they go from a
> house band in the wild 60s London scene to epic pop superstars.
>
> "I was really attracted to how visual their music is. I really
wanted
> to capture the mood of the era.  I really love quirky, visual
stories
> about real people," Kaufman said.
>
> Johnny Depp, Ashton Kutcher, Callum Blue (Dead Like Me) and Sir Bob
> Geldof (Pink Floyd's The Wall / Live 8) are also set to appear in
the
> film, due out in 2008.
>
> Source: eonline.com
>

Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason's bio about the legendary psychedelic
rock band Pink Floyd, has been adapted for the silver screen by
screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich / Confessions of a
Dangerous Mind.)

"I've been a fan of theirs for years.  After reading Mason's book, I
knew I just had to do this project," Kaufman said.

Cameron Crowe (Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Almost Famous) is set
to direct.

"I have been a fan of theirs for years. Once I heard about Syd's
untimely passing, I knew I had to finally do this movie. Pink Floyd
practically invented psychedelic rock, it's time they get the credit
they deserve," Crowe said.

The film will follow the lives of 5 young lads as they go from a
house band in the wild 60s London scene to epic pop superstars.

"I was really attracted to how visual their music is. I really wanted
to capture the mood of the era.  I really love quirky, visual stories
about real people," Kaufman said.

Johnny Depp, Ashton Kutcher, Callum Blue (Dead Like Me) and Sir Bob
Geldof (Pink Floyd's The Wall / Live 8) are also set to appear in the
film, due out in 2008.

Source: eonline.com

Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous), is set to direct the new upcoming Pink
Floyd movie. The film follows the life and times of Roger "Syd"
Barrett (guitarist/vocals), Roger Waters (bassist/vocals), David
Gilmour (guitarist/vocals), Nick Mason (drummer) and Richard Wright
(keyboardist).

"I have been a fan of theirs for years. Once I heard about Syd's
untimely passing, I knew I had to finally do this movie. Pink Floyd
practically invented psychedelic rock, it's time they get the credit
they deserve," Crowe said.

Ashton Kutcher has been cast portray Roger Waters, the bassist for
Pink Floyd. Roger Waters, best known for The Wall, split from the
band in the early 80s. He reunited years later for the Live 8
concert series hosted by actor/musician/activist, Bob Geldof.

"Back on the set of That 70s Show, we'd always relax to some Floyd.
It's just cool to be part of that," Kutcher said.

Johnny Depp will portray wayward genius Roger "Syd" Barrett. Barrett
was only with the band for three years, yet inspired not only Pink
Floyd but many other musicians, including ex-Blur guitarist Graham
Coxon.

"I always choose roles with depth, Syd had depth. He truly was an
enigma." Depp told, French Newspaper, Le Monde.

Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR11179465799?
categoryid=16&cs=1&query=pink+and+floyd&display=pink+floyd

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Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous), is set to direct the new upcoming Pink
Floyd movie.  The film follows the life and times of Roger "Syd"
Barrett (guitarist/vocals), Roger Waters (bassist/vocals), David
Gilmour (guitarist/vocals), Nick Mason (drummer) and Richard Wright
(keyboardist).

"I have been a fan of theirs for years.  Once I heard about Syd's
untimely passing, I knew I had to finally do this movie.  Pink Floyd
practically invented psychedelic rock, it's time they get the credit
they deserve," Crowe said.

Ashton Kutcher has been cast portray Roger Waters, the bassist for
Pink Floyd.  Roger Waters, best known for The Wall, split from the
band in the early 80s.  He reunited years later for the Live 8
concert series hosted by actor/musician/activist, Bob Geldof.

"Back on the set of That 70s Show, we'd always relax to some Floyd.
It's just cool to be part of that," Kutcher said.

Johnny Depp will portray wayward genius Roger "Syd" Barrett.  Barrett
was only with the band for three years, yet inspired not only Pink
Floyd but many other musicians, including ex-Blur guitarist Graham
Coxon.

"I always choose roles with depth, Syd had depth.  He truly was an
enigma." Depp told, French Newspaper, Le Monde.

Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR11179465799?
categoryid=16&cs=1&query=pink+and+floyd&display=pink+floyd

Everyone has their favorite Floyd member, whether it's David or Roger.
So I created two YouTube groups. One for each of them. The Roger
Waters YouTube group features Roger Waters Solo performances and
interviews. You can watch and post Roger Waters videos or chat with
other Waters fans.

http://www.youtube.com/group/rogerwaters

For those of you here who like David you can join his group too.

http://www.youtube.com/group/davidgilmour

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett founded The Pink Floyd in 1965 with bassist
Roger Waters, drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Richard Wright. Syd
was later replaced by singer/guitarist David Gilmour. Syd's
experimentation with LSD caused him to leave the band shortly after
its creation. He was forever immortalized in the famous Pink Floyd
ballad "Shine On You Crazy Diamond."

Syd went on to record several solo albums but ultimately left the
music industry. He was not only a musician but an artist, he enjoyed
painting and drawing. His art can be seen on the album covers for the
singles See Emily Play, Apples and Oranges, Octopus, and Pink Floyd's
first album Piper at the Gates of Dawn as well as his solo album
Insects.

Syd was considered a bit of a recluse in his later life, but
continued to inspire many musicians including Paul McCartney, Pete
Townshend, Jimmy Page and David Bowie. David Bowie recently did a
duet with David Gilmour at Royal Albert hall and sang Arnold Layne,
Pink Floyd's first single which was written by Syd.

Syd suffered from Type 2 Diabetes and Stomach ulcers. He passed away
quietly at home on July 7th, 2006 at age 60 in the company of his
sister, whom he lived with. The cause of death has not been released.
Syd was the youngest of the band members.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond, in the Great Gig in the Sky.

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett R.I.P. January 6, 1946 - July 7, 2006

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DURING the summer of 2005 Mike McCartney was present at the main UK
venue for the LIVE8 concert in Hyde Park in London. He was a guest of
his brother Sir Paul McCartney and the show's organizer and founder
Sir Bob Geldof.

Throughout the course of the event Mike took a series of private and
quite personal photographs of the performers, the celebrities and
other activities that took place over the day. They have formed a
remarkable, if very intimate, photo diary of the event. Most of
Mike's pictures are unique from the point of view that they were
taken from within the `golden areas' – those behind the scenes that
were not accessible to the majority of press and official public
relations photographers, and certainly no member of the public was
able to visit them.

In many ways, these photographs are an astonishing and
unusual `unofficial' record of the day's activities, particularly
considering Mike's special relationship with so many of the
celebrities. He was able through those friendships and close links to
photograph them at their ease and in `more natural poses' as they
took part in what is regarded as the most astonishing showbiz
gathering so far into this 21st Century.

Now many of his wonderful images are to be published in a
special `one off' photo-diary book that records and celebrates this
particular aspect of LIVE8. A special limited edition of 1,000 copies
is to be published by the Wirral based firm of Cities500
International Publishers, who also published Mike's earlier
photographic anthology: Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life.

The luxurious LIVE 8 book has the endorsement and full support of
both the event's creator Sir Bob Geldof and Sir Paul McCartney, both
of whom have written personal forewords.

* Extracts from the Forewords *

Paul McCartney – "Live8 was one of the greatest days of the year,
possibly the decade. Bob Geldof telephoned me, explained the idea of
Making Poverty History and aiming the concert at the G8 conference. I
was sold. Bob's a great salesman.

Luckily, my brother Mike was there with his trusty camera to record
the day and capture many of the exciting backstage happenings. This
book is made from a selection of those pictures and he and I are
proud to have been there together and to have been a part of this
momentous event."

Bob Geldof – "God those bloody McCartneys. You ask one of them to
pitch up - the musical genius one, and next minute the photographers,
designers, guitarists, activists, mothers, babies, sisters, aunties,
uncles and the rest all come and get stuck in. There must be
something in that Liverpool mud.

Here's the brother's bit. The photographer, poet, hit songwriter one.
He who captured perfectly a coming moment and a different age just
before it happened with his Box Brownie or whatever. Who felt
something long before everyone else. Who could hear the sound of it
being born downstairs in the sitting room long before everyone else.
And he shot it. Here he's at it again with his Box Brownie digital.
Taking shots of maybe another age being born."

ABOUT THE BOOK

• The book in the first instance is in reality an additional
fundraiser for Sir Bob's charity and linked to the LIVE8 theme `Make
Poverty History'.
• Cities500 - under the separate imprint of Woodland Publishing - is
producing 1000 limited edition copies of the book.
• The aim is to commemorate and celebrate the LIVE8 event one year
on – hence Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Bob Geldof have endorsed Mike
McCartney's concept of the book. He has worked in collaboration with
and Cities599 to make available in book form those fabulous yet
informal photographs taken behind the scenes during that remarkable
day.
• The book helps to re-focus the attention of the world back to that
G8 meeting in Edinburgh and the LIVE8 concerts that highlighted the
plight of the hungry, disposed and needy of Africa some 20 years
after the original LIVE AID concert.
• We believe it is a perfect opportunity to support the ethos behind
the LIVE8 concept as well as being an ideal opportunity to further
the largely philanthropic work of the musicians and others throughout
show business: those who helped draw the world's attention to the
desperate plight of Third World countries.
• The book is to be officially launched by the Liverpool Capital of
Culture Company on June 29th (2006).

PEOPLE WHO APPEAR IN THE BOOK

Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Bob Geldof, Bono and U2, Brad Pitt, Sting,
Jeremy Clarkson, The creators of Little Britain – Matt Lucas and
David Walliams, Coffey Annan, Chris Martyn, John MacInroe, Peter Kay,
Harvey Goldsmith, Slash (ex Guns n Roses), Madonna, Richard Curtis,
Killers, Peter Blake, Sir Ian McKellen, Joss Stone, The Scissor
Sisters, Bill Gates, Pink Floyd's drummer Nick Mason and David
Gilmour – with his family - and, of course, one of the seminal band's
founder members, the inimitable Roger Waters, along with George
Michael and Fran Healy from Travis.

The books are being published as a gift for Band Aid Trust and the
proceeds from the sales will go to support their efforts.

To order your own copy goto http://www.ReLive8.com/store

There will only be 1,000 copies printed in Hardcover and I already
ordered two copies.

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Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett founded The Pink Floyd in 1965 with bassist
Roger Waters, drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Richard Wright. Syd
was later replaced by singer/guitarist David Gilmour. Syd's
experimentation with LSD caused him to leave the band shortly after
its creation. He was forever immortalized in the famous Pink Floyd
ballad "Shine On You Crazy Diamond."

Syd went on to record several solo albums but ultimately left the
music industry. He was not only a musician but an artist, he enjoyed
painting and drawing. His art can be seen on the album covers for the
singles See Emily Play, Apples and Oranges, Octopus, and Pink Floyd's
first album Piper at the Gates of Dawn as well as his solo album
Insects.

Syd was considered a bit of a recluse in his later life, but
continued to inspire many musicians including Paul McCartney, Pete
Townshend, Jimmy Page and David Bowie. David Bowie recently did a
duet with David Gilmour at Royal Albert hall and sang Arnold Layne,
Pink Floyd's first single which was written by Syd.

Syd suffered from Type 2 Diabetes and Stomach ulcers. He passed away
quietly at home on July 7th, 2006 at age 60 in the company of his
sister, whom he lived with. The cause of death has not been released.
Syd was the youngest of the band members.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond, in the Great Gig in the Sky.

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett R.I.P. January 6, 1946 - July 7, 2006

DURING the summer of 2005 Mike McCartney was present at the main UK
venue for the LIVE8 concert in Hyde Park in London. He was a guest of
his brother Sir Paul McCartney and the show's organizer and founder
Sir Bob Geldof.

Throughout the course of the event Mike took a series of private and
quite personal photographs of the performers, the celebrities and
other activities that took place over the day. They have formed a
remarkable, if very intimate, photo diary of the event. Most of
Mike's pictures are unique from the point of view that they were
taken from within the `golden areas' – those behind the scenes that
were not accessible to the majority of press and official public
relations photographers, and certainly no member of the public was
able to visit them.

In many ways, these photographs are an astonishing and
unusual `unofficial' record of the day's activities, particularly
considering Mike's special relationship with so many of the
celebrities. He was able through those friendships and close links to
photograph them at their ease and in `more natural poses' as they
took part in what is regarded as the most astonishing showbiz
gathering so far into this 21st Century.

Now many of his wonderful images are to be published in a
special `one off' photo-diary book that records and celebrates this
particular aspect of LIVE8. A special limited edition of 1,000 copies
is to be published by the Wirral based firm of Cities500
International Publishers, who also published Mike's earlier
photographic anthology: Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life.

The luxurious LIVE 8 book has the endorsement and full support of
both the event's creator Sir Bob Geldof and Sir Paul McCartney, both
of whom have written personal forewords.

* Extracts from the Forewords *

Paul McCartney – "Live8 was one of the greatest days of the year,
possibly the decade. Bob Geldof telephoned me, explained the idea of
Making Poverty History and aiming the concert at the G8 conference. I
was sold. Bob's a great salesman.

Luckily, my brother Mike was there with his trusty camera to record
the day and capture many of the exciting backstage happenings. This
book is made from a selection of those pictures and he and I are
proud to have been there together and to have been a part of this
momentous event."

Bob Geldof – "God those bloody McCartneys. You ask one of them to
pitch up - the musical genius one, and next minute the photographers,
designers, guitarists, activists, mothers, babies, sisters, aunties,
uncles and the rest all come and get stuck in. There must be
something in that Liverpool mud.

Here's the brother's bit. The photographer, poet, hit songwriter one.
He who captured perfectly a coming moment and a different age just
before it happened with his Box Brownie or whatever. Who felt
something long before everyone else. Who could hear the sound of it
being born downstairs in the sitting room long before everyone else.
And he shot it. Here he's at it again with his Box Brownie digital.
Taking shots of maybe another age being born."


ABOUT THE BOOK

• The book in the first instance is in reality an additional
fundraiser for Sir Bob's charity and linked to the LIVE8 theme `Make
Poverty History'.
• Cities500 - under the separate imprint of Woodland Publishing - is
producing 1000 limited edition copies of the book.
• The aim is to commemorate and celebrate the LIVE8 event one year
on – hence Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Bob Geldof have endorsed Mike
McCartney's concept of the book. He has worked in collaboration with
and Cities599 to make available in book form those fabulous yet
informal photographs taken behind the scenes during that remarkable
day.
• The book helps to re-focus the attention of the world back to that
G8 meeting in Edinburgh and the LIVE8 concerts that highlighted the
plight of the hungry, disposed and needy of Africa some 20 years
after the original LIVE AID concert.
• We believe it is a perfect opportunity to support the ethos behind
the LIVE8 concept as well as being an ideal opportunity to further
the largely philanthropic work of the musicians and others throughout
show business: those who helped draw the world's attention to the
desperate plight of Third World countries.
• The book is to be officially launched by the Liverpool Capital of
Culture Company on June 29th (2006).


PEOPLE WHO APPEAR IN THE BOOK

Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Bob Geldof, Bono and U2, Brad Pitt, Sting,
Jeremy Clarkson, The creators of Little Britain – Matt Lucas and
David Walliams, Coffey Annan, Chris Martyn, John MacInroe, Peter Kay,
Harvey Goldsmith, Slash (ex Guns n Roses), Madonna, Richard Curtis,
Killers, Peter Blake, Sir Ian McKellen, Joss Stone, The Scissor
Sisters, Bill Gates, Pink Floyd's drummer Nick Mason and David
Gilmour – with his family - and, of course, one of the seminal band's
founder members, the inimitable Roger Waters, along with George
Michael and Fran Healy from Travis.

The books are being published as a gift for Band Aid Trust and the
proceeds from the sales will go to support their efforts.

To order your own copy goto http://www.ReLive8.com/store

There will only be 1,000 copies printed in Hardcover and I already
ordered two copies.

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