Career
He joined Buzzcocks in 1992. He also played on The T4 Project"s 2008 album entitled Story-Based Concept Album. He has also released solo material under the name Airport, including the Lift Office with Airport album in 2001 on the Poptones label.
Barber has also produced records for Parish Priest Arnold and the Soul Destroyers, Denim, and Idha as well as played live in such groups as The Alarm, Alternative television, The Creation, Rich Kids, and United Kingdom Subsidiary
Barber is a supporter of animal welfare efforts. During a January 2009 radio interview on Pets In The City on Pet Life Radio, he spoke candidly about his life as a musician, the numerous punk rock musicians he played with over the years, and his production work with a number of new bands.
Barber also talked about his involvement in animal rescue efforts.
