‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ and 5 Other Tribute Songs
Syd Barrett would’ve turned 75 today (January 5.) Besides being Pink Floyd’s founding guitarist/frontman, one of his other biggest contributions to the band’s history is serving as the inspiration to…
Syd Barrett would've turned 75 today (January 5.)
Besides being Pink Floyd’s founding guitarist/frontman, one of his other biggest contributions to the band’s history is serving as the inspiration to “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” an epic and favorite among fans the world over.
Of course, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” isn’t the only tribute track in rock history. In honor of Barrett's birthday, scroll through the other notable tribute songs below and who they honor.
Pink Floyd - "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"
spatuletail/ShutterstockU2 – “Angel of Harlem”
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: (Editors Note: Image has been converted to black and white) (L-R) The Edge, Bono, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr of U2 pose with the Global Icon award during the MTV EMAs 2017 held at The SSE Arena, Wembley on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for MTV)
Neil Young – “The Needle and the Damage Done”
Matt Kincaid/Getty ImagesPITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Neil Young performs during 2017 Farm Aid on September 16, 2017 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)
Alice Cooper – “Desperado”
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesPromotional portrait of American rock singer and songwriter Alice Cooper, wearing a top hat and makeup, early 1970s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
AC/DC – “Back In Black”
Newsmakers/Getty Images378457 01: Members of the Australian rock band AC-DC pose for a photograph after the Rock Walk handprint ceremony September 15, 2000 at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Ca. From left: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Phil Rudd. (Photo / Newsmakers)
George Harrison – “All Those Years Ago”
Harry Thompson/Evening Standard/Getty ImagesSeptember 1965: George Harrison (1943 - 2001, left) and John Lennon (1940 - 1980), of British pop group The Beatles, at London Airport. (Photo by Harry Thompson/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
