The Influences of Syd Barrett

Part of what made Syd Barrett so unique was the wealth of literary and musical influences he drew upon.  Here are some of them for your perusal...

The Musical Influences of Syd Barrett

Nursery Rhymes to Dancehall 78's (1946-1954)
Lonnie Donegan to the Beatles' 'Help!" (1954-1965)
AMM to Slade (1966-1974)

The Literary Influences of Syd Barrett

Kenneth Grahame, Hilaire Belloc, Edward Lear, &tc.