Syd Barrett was replaced by David Gilmour in Pink Floyd.
- The guitarist who replaced Syd Barrett is David Gilmour. This occurred after Barrett's declining health and departure from the group in late 1967, with Gilmour joining as a fifth member in December 1967 and becoming the band's leading guitarist and vocalist thereafter. This change solidified Pink Floyd’s classic lineup moving forward, shaping much of their subsequent sound.
If you’d like, I can pull more sources or provide a short timeline of the events surrounding Barrett’s departure and Gilmour’s arrival.
