Sad News http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/15013389.htm http://www.nme.com/news/pink-floyd/23570
Diabetes is terrible, but controllable to a point. My Father in Law has had Diabetes for over 30 years, he’s 72 now. A strict diet and exercise has allowed him to remain healthy. He started Dialysis 18 months ago. RIP Syd… “Shine on you Crazy Diamond”
Guess the Madcap had his Last Laugh... Wonder if his old drummer ever signed him out of the bin and took him for blasts in the GTO...
From what I know the last the band saw of him was when he came to the Abbey Road studio while they were recording Dark Side. Gilmour sent Xmas cards every year, but no replies.
One of my customers pointed out the sad irony of his death being on the same day as the long awaited (and long delayed) DVD release of 'Pulse'. - Chris