Barry Gibb (b. 1946)

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Biography

Sir Barry Alan Crompton Gibb is a British musician, singer and songwriter. Along with his younger fraternal twin brothers, Robin and Maurice, he rose to global fame as a member of the Bee Gees, one of the most commercially successful groups in the history of popular music. Gibb is well known for his wide vocal range including a far-reaching high-pitched falsetto. Gibb's career has spanned over 70 years.

Timeline

The story of Barry Gibb, told in moments.

1946 Birth

Born on the Isle of Man to English parents. The eldest of five siblings. His twin brothers Robin and Maurice were born three years later. The family emigrated to Australia in 1958.

Was being the eldest Bee Gee a responsibility or just an accident of birth? Did emigrating to Australia at twelve feel like an adventure?

1967 Event

The Bee Gees released "New York Mining Disaster 1941," their first international hit. They'd returned from Australia to England. A record executive signed them after hearing one song.

Was one song enough for a record executive to sign you? Did 'New York Mining Disaster 1941' feel like the real beginning?

1977 Event

The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack sold over 40 million copies. Five of its songs were number-one singles. Gibb co-wrote all of them. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks at number one.

How does co-writing five number-one singles for one soundtrack feel? Were 24 weeks at number one real or a fever dream?

2003 Event

Twin brother Maurice died unexpectedly during surgery at 53. Robin died of cancer in 2012. Barry became the last surviving Bee Gee. They'd sold over 220 million records.

What is it like being the last surviving Bee Gee? Did losing Maurice and Robin change how you hear your own music? Are 220 million records consolation for what you've lost?