Out Of The Caribbean: RIP Barrington “Barry G” Gordon
Barrington “Barry G” Gordon has taken his ancestral rise … It is with heavy hearts that Jamaica mourns the passing of one of its radio legends, Barrington “Barry G” Gordon, who died on October 29, 2025, at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland. He was 70 years old. Barry G’s death was confirmed by his longtime friend […]
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Barrington “Barry G” Gordon has taken his ancestral rise …
It is with heavy hearts that Jamaica mourns the passing of one of its radio legends, Barrington “Barry G” Gordon, who died on October 29, 2025, at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland. He was 70 years old.
Barry G’s death was confirmed by his longtime friend and colleague Michael Chambers, who disclosed that the cause was pneumonia.
A Voice for the People
Barry G’s journey in broadcasting began in the late 1970s, after completing his schooling at Kingston College. He joined the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) as a producer, later transitioning to on-air work. Over time, his magnetic presence and love for music earned him a dedicated following.
His show “2 To 6 Supermix” became a staple in the 1980s, and in that era he reigned as Jamaica’s leading radio DJ. He also engaged in high-profile “radio clashes” with British broadcaster David Rodigan, a rivalry built on mutual respect that helped both broadcasters gain recognition in the global Reggae and Dancehall communities.
Over his career, Barry G held roles at many of Jamaica’s key radio stations, including JBC, Radio Jamaica, Power 106, Hot 102, KLAS FM, and later Mello FM in Montego Bay, where he remained for over a decade.
His influence went beyond broadcasting. He is credited with giving early exposure to artists such as Yellowman and Beenie Man, and he was recognized for bringing Dancehall and Reggae to wider audiences through radio. In 2007 he suffered a stroke that hindered his ability to broadcast for a while, but he made a return to the airwaves in subsequent years.
In 2010, Barry G was honored with the National Order of Distinction (Officer) in recognition of his contributions to Jamaican broadcasting.
Private Yet Publicly Beloved
Though Barry G was beloved by many, he often kept a measured reserve off the air. Over the years he weathered rumors of ill health and false reports of his demise, famously issuing statements to affirm that he was “alive and kicking.” That he remained a figure of public fascination speaks to the impact his voice and personality had on Jamaicans.
He is remembered not only for his vibrant shows, but for the way he built bridges between genres, between communities, and between Jamaica and the wider world of Reggae and Dancehall.
Legacy & Survivors
Barry G leaves behind a profound legacy in Jamaican radio culture, a standard by which many broadcasters today measure themselves. He inspired generations of hosts and DJs, and his imprint remains in the memories of listeners across the country and beyond.
In the silence that his passing leaves behind, Barry G’s voice will linger on the airwaves of memory and in the hearts of Jamaican radio listeners for decades to come.
May he sleep in eternal peace.
