He could be abrasive. He could be fiercely loyal to the people he loved, and his family. He was going to do what he thought was right, everybody else be damned. I loved working with the guy. He thought his approach allowed listeners to know his subjects better than they would have had he been more confrontational. In any case, his show drew a loyal audience. Really sad, heavy heart. He signed off each show with a quote from British novelist and poet G.
Ralph does not disclose that KNBR offered him a contract to continue his pay and benefits for the next six months. Barbieri said he was shocked and stirred by the emotional reaction of Tom Tolbert, his afternoon co-host of years.
The former host also wanted to thank fans for their support, and said he plans to travel in Europe with his son before solidifying any future plans. All Rights Reserved. The interviews with Sabean, his raspy voice — there was no one like him, and there will never be no one like him. The Razor is an absolute legend. Rest easy… pic. Ralph Barbieri was one of a kind, a must-listen for many years on KNBR, no matter whether you agreed with him or not.
And that man could TALK. Truly impressive. Ralph made the commute home more tolerable and interesting every single night. RIP to a Bay Area media legend. Barbieri was always kind to me when I was on his show. Nob Hill Gazette. Real Estate. SF Weekly. SF Evergreen.
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