Jamaican Radio Icon Barry G Dies at 70, Leaving a Legacy of Sound and Spirit
October 30, 2025 Montego Bay, Jamaica — Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved voices. Barrington “Barry G” Gordon, affectionately known as “The Boogie Man,” passed away on October 29 at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland. He was 70 years old. His death, confirmed by longtime friend and technical operator Michael Chambers, was attributed to pneumonia. Barry G’s exuberant delivery, magnetic personality, and deep love for music made him a household name across the island and beyond. He […]




