Life and Career
Melton was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Taube "Tillie" (née Kuchuck) and James Melton. His mother was from an East Coast Jewish family (her parents were from Odessa) and his father was from Texas. Instead of attending law school, he completed the correspondence program of La Salle Extension University, Melton has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 25 years. He retired in 2009 as the Public Defender of Yolo County, California, to enter private practice. He is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law (the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).
Barry also continues to be active in music. Since 2001 he has performed in Italy, England, France and Russia (he appeared with the Russian band, Crossroadz, in Moscow). He often appears with his own band, mainly around Northern California, and generally tours Europe briefly in the summer. Peter Albin of Big Brother and The Holding Company has continued to play with Barry for over 40 years.
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