Barry "The Reazar" Richards: key obituary facts
Is Barry "The Reazar" Richards dead? Yes. Barry "The Reazar" Richards died on August 15, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Barry "The Reazar" Richards's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Barry "The Reazar" Richards known for?
He was an American radio personality.
More about Barry "The Reazar" Richards
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1965.
Also known as: Barry Richards.
Born: November 23, 1946.
Years active: 1965–present.
Barry “The Reazar” Richards, an American radio and television personality and music consultant, died on August 15, 2026, aged 83.
Also known as Barry Richards, he was born in Washington, D.C., and began his career in 1965. Richards became a familiar figure in radio and television and was credited with helping bring progressive rock to East Coast radio in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
He also worked as a concert promoter and music producer.