Barrington 'Barry G' Gordon
- PBCJ AV Library
- Mar 13
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Updated: Jun 13
Icon of Jamaican Radio & Health Advocate
Affectionately known as the 'Boogie Man,' Barrington Seymour Gordon, more popularly known as 'Barry G', is a celebrated figure in Jamaican radio broadcasting, recognized for his impactful contributions during the 1980s and '90s. In honour of his achievements, he was awarded an Order of Distinction at a ceremony at King's House.
Barry G’s broadcast journey began after leaving high school. The former Kingston College student's dream of hosting a radio show materialized in 1975 at the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). Though he lacked formal training, he learnt the craft through keen observation and hands-on experience.
By 1978, he was hosting the popular Saturday night show 'Boogie Down' and the weekday afternoon 'Two to Six Supermix,' establishing his 'Boogie Man' persona. His rapid-fire engaging style helped position JBC Radio 1 as a leader in afternoon programming. A notable highlight of his career was being the last person to interview Bob Marley before his passing in 1981. In 1983, Barry initiated sound selector clashes with the UK's Capital Radio's renowned David Rodigan.
After suffering a stroke in 2007, Gordon returned to the airwaves in 2010 as part of the Mello FM family, where he continues to inspire listeners. Since recovering from the stroke, he founded the Barry G Foundation to promote healthy lifestyles, demonstrating his commitment to positive change.
The first time Barry Gordon hosted Turn Table Time, taking over from the brilliant broadcaster Errol 'ET' Thompson.
