Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Pink Floyd made a career writing songs about their guitarist Sid who was a victim of his own use of psychedelic drugs, specifically LSD.

It was a very sad situation but it sure made for some epic music.


When Trev made a comment about Brain Damage, I was joking about the LSD issue. I actually did not know about Sid's history. Based on the lyrical context of much of their music, it is not surprising.

LSD was a very common drug in the late 60s and early 70s. When I went exploring psychedelic music, I had forgotten the connection.

Where is the flashback they promised me?...lol

Billy

“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”