Entertainment admin on 10 Jul 2006 12:52 pm
David Gilmore to Replace Syd Barrett… Again
(FiniteTimes.com) – A spokesman for Pink Floyd front-man David Gilmore confirmed to The Finite Times today that the musician will be replacing the late Syd Barrett as Cambridge’s “resident reclusive loon.”
“David’s had a history of replacing Syd, so he’s really looking forward to it,” spokesman A. Layne said. “He’s got the old man shuffle down, and the glassy-eyed staring into space thing is really coming along nicely.”
The Finite Times has also learned that former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters sued Gilmore earlier this week to try and keep him from using the name “resident reclusive loon,” but a judge threw the suit out, stating that Rogers “… looks more like a Crazy Diamond and has no clear claim to the name.” Roger’s has promised to appeal the decision after he is released from prison. He is currently serving a one month contempt of court sentence brought about by his threatening to stuff the judge into a large meat grinder.
The city of Cambridge meanwhile is apparently thrilled with the choice of David Gilmore, who barely beat out strong competition from the likes of Adam Ant, Ozzy Osbourne and Courtney Love.
Gilmore is scheduled to assume his resident reclusive loon duties whenever the voices tell him it’s time.
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