| Barry Gibb | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Barry Alan Crompton Gibb |
| Born | 1 September 1946 , Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Genre(s) | Pop, Rock, Disco, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Associated acts | Bee Gees |
Barry Alan Crompton Gibb CBE (born 1 September 1946, Douglas, Isle of Man) is a singer, songwriter and producer. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Douglas (Doolish is the capital of the Isle of Man and its largest town A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Disco is a Genre of dance-oriented music whose origins are hard to define In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Douglas (Doolish is the capital of the Isle of Man and its largest town He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, to English parents. Douglas (Doolish is the capital of the Isle of Man and its largest town With his brothers Robin and Maurice, he formed the Bee Gees, one of the most successful pop groups of all time. See also Bee Gees Robin Hugh Gibb CBE (b December 22, 1949) is a singer and songwriter Maurice Ernest Gibb CBE ( December 22 1949 &ndash January 12 2003) was a Musician and Singer-songwriter The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio got their start in Australia, and found their major success when they returned to England. He is known for his high-pitched falsetto singing voice.
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Early life
Gibb grew up with his family in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England. The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of the City of Manchester, North West England, known locally as Chorlton. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland In 1958 his family moved to Brisbane, Australia, settling in one of the city's poorest suburbs, Cribb Island, which was subsequently obliterated to make way for Brisbane Airport. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland Cribb Island is a former suburb of Brisbane Queensland Australia which is now part of the site of Brisbane Airport.
Personal life
Barry Gibb married a former "Miss Edinburgh (Scotland)" Linda Gray on September 1, 1970, choosing Barry's birthdate "so he wouldn't forget [their] anniversary" according to Linda from a 1979 biography of the BeeGees. They have 5 children: Stephen (1973), Ashley (1977), Travis (1981), Michael (1984), and Alexandra (1991). Stephen Thadius Crompton Gibb (born 1 December 1973 in London, England) the firstborn son of Barry (one third of the Bee Gees He has four grandchildren: Nina and Angus Levas Gibb (Stephen's children), Lucas John Crompton Gibb (Ashley's child) and Damien Michael Crompton Gibb (Michael's child).
In January 2006 Gibb purchased the former home of country legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in Hendersonville, Tennessee, intending to restore it and turn it into a songwriting retreat. Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. Valerie June Carter Cash ( June 23, 1929 &ndash May 15, 2003) was a Singer, Songwriter, actress, comedienne Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States, on Old Hickory Lake. [1] This house was destroyed by fire on April 10, 2007. [2]
Gibb resides in Miami Beach and Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
Political activity
On 7 December 2006, Barry Gibb, along with around 4,500 other musicians, took out a full-page advertisement in the Financial Times newspaper calling for the British Government to extend the existing 50 years copyright protection for sound recordings in the United Kingdom. The Financial Times ( FT) is a British international business Newspaper. Her Majesty's Government, or when the monarch is male His Majesty's Government, is the title used by the Government of the United Kingdom, based at The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The fair play for musicians advertisement was viewed as a direct response to the Gowers Review published by the British Government on 6 December 2006 which recommended the retention of the 50 year protection for sound recordings. On 7th December 2006 a full-page Advertisement was published in the Financial Times newspaper calling on the UK Government to extend the existing 50 years Copyright The Gowers Review of Intellectual Property was an independent review of the Copyright law of the United Kingdom focusing on " Intellectual property rights "
Recent work
On the May 8, 2007 episode of American Idol, Gibb mentored the four remaining contestants, and on the following night, he sang his own song "To Love Somebody" before the elimination of LaKisha Jones. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The sixth season of American Idol premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company on January 16, 2007 and ran until May 23, " To Love Somebody " is the second single released by the Bee Gees from their third LP Bee Gees 1st. LaKisha Ann Jones She was formally trained in Classical music, although her favorite genre is Gospel music.
As a preview to his forthcoming country album, Barry has released the song Drown On The River to iTunes. iTunes is a proprietary digital media player application introduced by Apple Inc The song will also be featured in the 2008 movie Deal starring Burt Reynolds. Deal is a 2008 Drama film starring film actor Burt Reynolds, with Bret Harrison, and Shannon Elizabeth.
Discography
Albums
- 1984: Now, Voyager
- 1988: Hawks (Soundtrack)
- 2006: The Eaten Alive Demos
- 2006: The Guilty Demos
- 2006: The Heartbreaker Demos
- 2006: The Eyes That See in the Dark Demos
Singles
- 1969: "I'll Kiss Your Memory"
- 1978: "A Day in the Life"
- 1984: "Shine Shine"
- 1984: "Fine Line"
- 1988: "Childhood Days"
- 2006: "Dr. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Now Voyager is a 1942 American Drama film directed by Irving Rapper. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) "A Day in the Life" is a song by the British rock band The Beatles, written by John Lennon with the middle eight by Paul McCartney Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) For the film starring Bette Davis, see Now Voyager. Now Voyager was the first solo album released by Barry Gibb Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) " Fine Line " is a song from Paul McCartney 's 2005 Album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Mann"
- 2006: "Underworld"
- 2007: "Drown On the River"
Trivia
≥* Gibb's son Steve Gibb has toured with the Bee Gees and is currently a guitarist for the bands Crowbar and Kingdom Of Sorrow. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. In the study of Mythology and Religion, the underworld (gr κάτω κόσμος) is a generic term approximately equivalent to the lay term Afterlife Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stephen Thadius Crompton Gibb (born 1 December 1973 in London, England) the firstborn son of Barry (one third of the Bee Gees The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Crowbar is an American Sludge metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana, characterized by their extremely slow low-keyed heavy and brooding songs
- The Barry Gibb Talk Show has been a popular satirical segment on Saturday Night Live, and featured Jimmy Fallon as Barry and Justin Timberlake as his brother Robin. The Barry Gibb Talk Show is a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live about a talk show starring Barry Gibb, lead singer for the Bee Gees, and his brother Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City James Thomas "Jimmy" Fallon Jr (born September 19, 1974) is an American Comedian, Actor, and Musician known for his work Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed See also Bee Gees Robin Hugh Gibb CBE (b December 22, 1949) is a singer and songwriter
- Gibb had a short cameo role in the Only Fools and Horses film Miami Twice. Only Fools and Horses is a British Television sitcom, created and written by John Sullivan, and made and broadcast by the BBC Miami Twice was a two-part Christmas special addition of the BBC Sit-com, Only Fools and Horses.
- Michael Jackson is the godfather of Barry's son Michael. Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman
- Gibb composed the theme music for ITV's Grease Is The Word
- Gibb holds the record for consecutive Hot 100 Number Ones as a writer with 6. Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent Grease Is the Word is the UK version of NBCs Grease You're the One that I Want!.
- Some music videos of the late 1970's features Barry with his beard shaven off such as the alterante version of How Deep Is Your Love, the alternate version of Stayin' Alive & Night Fever. " How Deep Is Your Love " is a song recorded by the Bee Gees in 1977 " Stayin' Alive " is a song by the Bee Gees, released as a single in 1977 " Night Fever " is a Disco song written and performed by The Bee Gees. The music video of Barry's solo song "Fine Line" from his solo album "Now Voyager" was the last music video to feature a clean-shaven Barry.
References
- ^ Gibb buys Johnny Cash's house. Retrieved on 2007-04-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ Johnny Cash's Former Home Burns to Ground. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
External links
- The Official Barry Gibb Website
- For The Love of the Bee Gees - Dedicated to the Bee Gees
- Maurice Gibb Website
- Andy Gibb Website
- The Bee Gees
- Barry Gibb at the Internet Movie Database
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gibb, Barry |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gibb, Barry Alan Crompton |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Songwriter, Producer, Singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 1, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Douglas, Isle of Man |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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