With a name change to Spin Doctors, as well as the addition of Aaron Comess and Mark White, the classic lineup was in place by the spring of 1989.

He lost his voice due to a rare acute form of vocal cord paralysis that severely affected his ability to talk, let alone sing.

[6] Barron's voice came back in early 2000 (first comeback [solo] shows in March 2000), at which point he began performing with his band and the Give Daddy Five.

Barron undertook what he calls "a journeyman songwriting experience," composing tunes with Blues Traveler's John Popper and with former BMI executive Jeff Cohen.

A solo album called Shag was released in 1998, featuring diverse influences, including rock, jazz, country, and funk.

[2] Spin Doctors remained inactive as a band until September 2001, when news about the closing of legendary NYC venue Wetlands sparked the original four members to reunite.