Background
Michaels was born in Martinsville, Virginia, United States., to father Aaron, a combat veteran of World World War II, a survivor of D.-Day and mother Lottie.
Michaels was born in Martinsville, Virginia, United States., to father Aaron, a combat veteran of World World War II, a survivor of D.-Day and mother Lottie.
Barry graduated from Fieldale-Collinsville High School in Collinsville, Virginia, attended Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia, and has received training as a firefighter specializing in hazardous materials.
Michaels has spent most of his on-air time in the southeastern United States and except for several instances, always in "morning drive". He began his radio career in Rocky Mount, Virginia at WYTI on Sunday mornings playing gospel music and filling in on the afternoon rock and roll show, and was the mid-day host at WROV Roanoke, Virginia. Michaels began his career in morning radio with WBJW/WLOF Orlando, Florida.
WMXJ and WKIS Miami, Florida.
The American Broadcasting Company Radio Networks while simultaneously being heard on the Armed Forces Radio Network where he was partnered with Anna DeHaro for "The Barry and Anna Show", and KYNG Dallas, Texas. KMLE, where Michaels teamed with Bill Taylor for "The Taylor and The Bear Show" Phoenix, Arizona.
KIKK Houston, Texas. WQSR Baltimore, Maryland.
KSAC Sacramento, California, WFOG/WWSO Virginia Beach, Virginia as Michaels in The Morning, and WYYD Lynchburg, Virginia as Bear in the Morning. Barry is now co-hosting the morning show on WNDD ("WIND-FM") Gainesville, Florida.