News from the darkest corners of the musical universe:

◦ Tuesday, July 11, 2006 ◦

Syd Barrett, the troubled genius who co-founded Pink Floyd but spent his last years in reclusive anonymity, has died, a spokeswoman for the band said Tuesday. He was 60.
The spokeswoman - who declined to give her name until the band made an official announcement - said Barrett died several days ago.