Illuminating the Crazy Diamond from WNYC's Soundcheck by listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)

The myths surrounding Pink Floyd co-founder and infamous recluse Syd Barrett have been as enduring as his music. Today, author Rob Chapman talks about separating rumor from reality in his new Barrett biography, “A Very Irregular Head.”

Download, listen to the full podcast of the WNYC radio show here. See also: An Introduction to Syd Barrett, A Very Irregular Head: The Life of Syd Barrett, The Madcap Laughs, Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me