Barry Gibb grew up with his siblings, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Andy Gibb and Lesley Gibb.
Robin was a singer and songwriter. He died in 2012. Maurice was also a musician. He passed away in 2003. Andy was an actor and singer, who died in 1988, while Leslie is his only surviving sibling.
Who Is Barry Gibb?
Barry Gibb is a British music legend who rose to international acclaim as a vital member of the iconic Bee Gees.
Revered for his extensive vocal range and distinctive high-pitched falsetto, Gibb stands alongside legends like John Lennon and Paul McCartney, sharing the record for the most consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number ones.
With a prolific career spanning over six decades, Gibb’s songwriting prowess has garnered him 16 Billboard Hot 100 number ones. In 1994, he, along with his brothers, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, followed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Gibb’s accolades extend to being ranked the 38th greatest singer by Q magazine in 2007, and Guinness World Records recognizing him as the second most successful songwriter in history.
Knighted in 2018 and appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2002, Barry Gibb’s enduring impact on music earned him an Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia in 2022.