Posted on December 30 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Like others here, I am saddened by J.D.'s passing. But I can't help but smile and chuckle at some of the things he's said and done. I first met J.D. in June of 1980 when he was hired at Z104. I last spoke with him in the mid 90's when we were both with the Big Y-105 (along with a young Ken Scott!). The first time you met him, you were a life long "Buddy". In all my years in radio, J.D. was the most real person I've encountered. He always thought he could do better, yet most everyone else would say he was the best. I believe he would be uneasy with the attention here, but I'd ask everyone to raise a glass of Hiney wine and have another laugh with a good man, J. D. Barber.
Buddy Albert

On God Bless...J.D. Barber