I personally think Syd looks remarkably fit and well. Obviously with a condition of the type he has it is unrealistic to expect a comeback. And nor should we. The man is over 60 years old and doesn't want reminding of his past.
Roger Waters had considered asking him to make an appearance for Pink Floyd's "finale" at Live 8 but I think this proved a bad idea. And it would mean going through his sister Rosemary who Roger believes still blames him for Syds condition
Funnily enough I only captured a few seconds of video footage when I was at Live 8 last July but it's the bit the cameras missed. It's the moment the huge image of Syd is projected behind the band during "Wish You Were Here".
Even now Gilmour makes sure Syd recieves royalties and its his way of doing something for his old friend. He played Astronomy Domine during the Pulse tour and Syd gets royalties from the CD, video and soon to be released DVD too.
Rick Wright and Gilmour have played both "Dominoes" and "Arnold Layne" on David's solo tour so far. Maybe we'll get another surprise in London later this month.
The London show on the 30th is being recorded for a DVD so I'm sure Syd will get some royalties from this too.
Syd has made it clear he doesn't want contact with his former life so the other members respect his wishes but they still are very fond of him.