Barney was a character available for kids ... Z and is in a Dallas-based Beastie Boys tribute band. But Rickey Carter, who played Derek on the show for 29 episodes, says Joyner was his acting ...

Well, Barney, you’re no Big Bird ... Leah Mikel Gloria (Luci), Brian Sidney Eppes (Michael) and Rickey Lynn Carter (Derek). They all get to sing and dance. According to the producers, none ...

Hip-hop star and DragonBall Z voice actor Rickey Carter started his showbiz career in 1988 as Derek, one of the members of Barney's Backyard Gang, while Leach made home videos for the character in ...