I agree with Black&GreenAchilles that Syd's supposed 'insanity' was probably accellerated by some power struggles within 'The Pink Floyd'. The mis-prescribed medications didn't help.
I do not know if 'conspiracy' classifies the situation, though. The strongest parallel is to Brian Jones.
BTW, the Sally Ann band in 'Jugband' has precident... Dylan's 'Rainy Day Women #12 & #35' on 'Blonde on Blonde' (1966). And, Bob accomplished EXACTLY THE SAME THING by getting his Nashville session musicians to switch instruments after they were sufficiently plastered.
I agree with Black&GreenAchilles that Syd's supposed 'insanity' was probably accellerated by some power struggles within 'The Pink Floyd'. The mis-prescribed medications didn't help.
I do not know if 'conspiracy' classifies the situation, though. The strongest parallel is to Brian Jones.
BTW, the Sally Ann band in 'Jugband' has precident... Dylan's 'Rainy Day Women #12 & #35' on 'Blonde on Blonde' (1966). And, Bob accomplished EXACTLY THE SAME THING by getting his Nashville session musicians to switch instruments after they were sufficiently plastered.