Draft:Alan Styles
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Comment: This will need better sourcing than thus far provided, with just one local newspaper report. I would imagine the multiple books on PF would have more and better sourcing here. ChrysGalley (talk) 15:20, 30 September 2026 (UTC)
Alan Styles was the former roadie of Pink Floyd and is known for his vocals and sound effects on "Alans Psychedelic Breakfast"[1]. He was born October 5th, 1936, in Cambridge, England. He died of pneumonia on December 8th, 2011, at the age of 75.[2] In his youth, Styles knew David Gilmour. He also appears in the back cover of "Ummagumma".[3]
In the song, Alan can be heard talking about his breakfast and also talking about breakfast he had had in the past. He can also be heard preparing his food, with the sounds of him pouring Rice Krispies and frying Bacon.[4]
Alan Styles | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1936 |
| Died | December 11, 2011 (aged 75) |
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Known for | "Alans Psychedelic Breakfast" |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Pink Floyd roadie Alan Styles dies". Floydian Slip. 2011-12-12. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "Pink Floyd news :: Brain Damage - Pink Floyd roadie Alan Styles passes away". www.brain-damage.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Journal, Mark Prado | Marin Independent; Group, Bay Area News; News, Mercury; News, Marin Independent Journal | Mercury (2011-12-14). "'English' Alan Styles dies at 75; his breakfast rant was recorded by Pink Floyd". The Mercury News. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ↑ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
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