Barrington “Barry G” Gordon has taken his ancestral rise …
It’s with heavy hearts that Jamaica mourns the passing of one in every 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 previous.
Barry G’s dying was confirmed by his longtime pal and colleague Michael Chambers, who disclosed that the trigger was pneumonia.
A Voice for the Individuals
Barry G’s journey in broadcasting started within the late Seventies, after finishing his education at Kingston School. He joined the Jamaica Broadcasting Company (JBC) as a producer, later transitioning to on-air work. Over time, his magnetic presence and love for music earned him a devoted following.
His present “2 To six Supermix” turned a staple within the Eighties, and in that period he reigned as Jamaica’s main radio DJ. He additionally engaged in high-profile “radio clashes” with British broadcaster David Rodigan, a rivalry constructed on mutual respect that helped each broadcasters acquire recognition within the world Reggae and Dancehall communities.
Over his profession, Barry G held roles at a lot of Jamaica’s key radio stations, together with JBC, Radio Jamaica, Energy 106, Sizzling 102, KLAS FM, and later Mello FM in Montego Bay, the place he remained for over a decade.
His affect went past broadcasting. He’s credited with giving early publicity to artists similar to Yellowman and Beenie Man, and he was acknowledged for bringing Dancehall and Reggae to wider audiences by means of radio. In 2007 he suffered a stroke that hindered his capability to broadcast for some time, however he made a return to the airwaves in subsequent years.
In 2010, Barry G was honored with the Nationwide Order of Distinction (Officer) in recognition of his contributions to Jamaican broadcasting.
Non-public But Publicly Beloved
Although Barry G was beloved by many, he usually saved a measured reserve off the air. Over time he weathered rumors of unwell well being and false experiences of his demise, famously issuing statements to affirm that he was “alive and kicking.” That he remained a determine of public fascination speaks to the influence his voice and persona had on Jamaicans.
He’s remembered not just for his vibrant exhibits, however for the best way he constructed bridges between genres, between communities, and between Jamaica and the broader world of Reggae and Dancehall.
Legacy & Survivors
Barry G leaves behind a profound legacy in Jamaican radio tradition, a typical by which many broadcasters at present measure themselves. He impressed generations of hosts and DJs, and his imprint stays within the reminiscences of listeners throughout the nation and past.
Within the silence that his passing leaves behind, Barry G’s voice will linger on the airwaves of reminiscence and within the hearts of Jamaican radio listeners for many years to return.
Might he sleep in everlasting peace.