Died On This Date (December 8, 2011) Alan Styles / Roadie For Pink Floyd
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DOB Unknown – December 8, 2011
Alan Styles was a long time roadie for legendary rock act, Pink Floyd. More than just a roadie for the band, Styles built somewhat of his own following, due in part from being memorialized on Atom Heart Mother’s “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast.” The song features the band playing behind Styles talking about breakfast and such. He can also be seen on the cover of Ummagumma. Alan Styles was 75 when he passed away on December 8, 2011. He had been in a local hospital being treated for pneumonia.
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