Syd Barrett Shines On

Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd, would have been 69 today. In honor of the influential musician's birthday, we revisit his life and legend.

Mike Ryan (1941–2020), former Red Sox and Phillies catcher

Mike Ryan was a former MLB catcher who played with the Red Sox, Phillies, and Pirates. He was the catcher on the 1967 Red Sox “Impossible Dream” team.  

Jovenel Moí¯se (1968–2021), president of Haiti

Jovenel Mo í¯se was the president of Haiti since 2017.

Robert Downey Sr. (1936–2021), filmmaker and actor

Robert Downey Sr. was a filmmaker and actor best known for his 1969 film “Putney Swope.” He was also the father of Robert Downey Jr.

Chick Vennera (1947–2021), actor known for “The Golden Girls,” “Animaniacs”

Chick Vennera was an actor known for roles in TV shows and movies including “The Golden Girls” and “Thank God it’s Friday” and for a voice role in “Animaniacs.”

Adam Wade (1935–2022), singer, actor, and pioneering game show host

Adam Wade was a singer and actor, as well as the first Black game show host in U.S. TV history.

Nikki McCray-Penson (1971–2023), WNBA star and coach 

Nikki McCray-Penson was a star of the WNBA who won Olympic gold on the U.S. women’s basketball team in 1996 and 2000.  

Mary Ann Hoberman (1930–2023), award-winning children’s author

Mary Ann Hoberman was a poet and National Book Award winner for her 1978 children’s book “A House Is a House for Me.”