Barry Gibb is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. Gibb rose to worldwide fame as a member of the Bee Gees, with his younger brothers, Robin and Maurice Gibb.
The Bee Gees are one of the most commercially successful groups in the history of popular music, with record sales exceeding 220 million. The only artists in history that have sold more albums are Elvis, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Garth Brooks, and Paul McCartney (as a solo artist).
They were eventually nominated for 14 Grammys, winning 9.The Bee Gees were made up of Barry and his brothers, twins Maurice and Robin Gibb.
Outside of his work with the Bee Gees, Barry has enjoyed a successful solo career, songwriter and producer. On February 8th, 2015, Barry was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
While all of his brothers have passed away, Barry has enjoyed a musical career that has spanned more than six decades. In 1994, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame alongside his brothers.
Later in 1997, Barry was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gibb has earned widespread critical praise for his vocal talents, and some consider him to be one of the greatest singers in history.
How old is Barry Gibb and where is he from?
Barry Alan Crompton Gibb is 77 years old as of 2023. He was born to Hugh, and his wife Barbara, on September 1, 1946, in the town of Douglas, Isle of Man. Hugh was a drummer, while Barbara used to sing for a band before becoming a homemaker.
In 1949, The Gibb family, which also included Barry’s sister Leslie, moved from their old house to 50 St. Catherine’s Drive, in Isle of Man. The same year, Barry’s mother Barbara gave birth to twins Robin and Maurice.
On September 4, 1951, Barry joined ‘Braddan School’, but had to leave after two years when the family again moved house. He attended two more institutions to complete his education, the ‘Tynwald Street Infants School’ and ‘Desmesne Road Boys School’.
As a young boy, in 1955, he founded the rock-and-roll band, called ‘The Rattlesnakes’, where he sang along with his brothers Maurice, Robin, accompanied by his neighbours Kenny Horrocks and Paul Frost.
He also played the guitar for his band that performed songs by famous artistes like Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, and Cliff Richards. The group first performed professionally at the ‘Gaumont Cinema’, on December 28, 1957.
However, the group disbanded the following year, when the Gibb family changed houses again, and the name of the band was changed to ‘Wee Johnny Hayes and the Blue Cats’. The group was renamed once again, within a few months, to the ‘Bee Gees’.
Who is Barry Gibb’s wife and how many children does he have?
Barry Gibb is married to Linda Gray, a former beauty queen and model who he met in 1967 on the set of Top of the Pops.
Gibb told The Sun that there was an instant connection with the former Miss Edinburgh when he set eyes on her in 1967 on the television set.
“She was the hostess for one week, the week Massachusetts was No1. And she’d never heard of it,” the singer recalled. “We just saw each other across the room and something happened.”
Barry went on to reveal the pair had a steamier moment in a nearby studio – on the set of Doctor Who.
“And, um, we had a bit of a cuddle in Doctor Who’s Tardis, surrounded by Daleks!” Gibb further gushed about meeting his wife on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories in 2017.
‘When we first saw each other I thought it was love at first sight,” he told the host. “I thought then, ‘That is the woman I am going to spend the rest of my life with’.”
Barry and Linda tied the knot three years after they met on September 1, 1970 – which was also Gibb’s 24th birthday.
Barry had been previously married to Maureen Bates at the tender age of 19. The couple lived together for a short time, but divorced in July 1970.
Barry Gibb Children
Barry and Linda Gray have five children: Stephen, Ashley, Travis, Michael, and Alexandra. Here are some facts about them:
Stephen Gibb: He is the eldest son, born on December 1, 1973. He is a musician who plays guitar and has been in several hard rock and metal bands.
Ashley Gibb: He is the second son, born on September 8, 1977. He is also a musician and a producer. He was named after Robert Stigwood, a music entrepreneur who worked with the Bee Gees.
Travis Gibb: He is the third son, born on January 10, 1981. He is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has collaborated with various artists and genres.
Michael Gibb: He is the fourth son, born on December 1, 1984. He is an actor who has appeared in some films and TV shows.He was named after Michael Jackson, who was his godfather and a friend of Barry Gibb.
Alexandra Gibb: She is the only daughter, born on December 29, 1991. She is a model and a social media influencer who has a large following on Instagram.
Barry Gibb Siblings
Gibb has three siblings: two twin brothers and a sister. His brothers are Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb, who were also members of the Bee Gees, one of the most successful groups in the history of pop music.
His sister is Lesley Evans, who lives in Australia and is not involved in the music industry. Sadly, Barry is the only surviving member of his family, as his brothers and sister all passed away in the 2000s and 2020s.
Barry Gibb Family
Parents: Hugh Gibb and Barbara Gibb,
Siblings: Lesley Evans (sister), Maurice Gibb (twin brother), Robin Gibb (twin brother), and Andy Gibb (younger brother).
Wife: Linda Gray, a former Miss Edinburgh whom he met on the set of Top of the Pops in 1967.
Children: Stephen Gibb, Ashley Gibb, Travis Gibb, Michael Gibb, and Alexandra Gibb.
Grandchildren: Nina Gibb, Lucas John Crompton Gibb, and five others.
What is Barry Gibb’s net worth?
Barry Gibb is reported to have an estimated net worth of $140 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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