Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020 00:35:52 -0700
From: Yasmine Ghulamali <yasdaz17@fastmail.fm>
Subject: Re: Old Page - But interesting info - Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Gees
I note they have not mentioned Snow, lol. Thanks for sending it, Yasmine
On 2020-06-02 3:46 p.m., cmathis@brothersgibb.com wrote:
>
> Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Gees
>
> https://bodyheightweight.com/barry-gibb-family/
>
> Some nice photos on the page
>
> Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Gees
>
> Barry Alan Gibb was known famously as a central member of the
> phenomenal family band Bee Gees. He is one of the most successful
> songwriters in the British music history with his signature falsetto.
> If there is one word that can adequately define his decadeslong
> career, it would be versatile as he was known for the ease at which
> he adapted his style and music so he remained ever relevant in the
> always-changing industry.
>
> Barry and his two immediate younger brothers grew up committing petty
> crimes such as arson and they ended up falling in love with music
> together. Their family was always moving and finally they found
> themselves in Australia where they started their professional career.
> With record sales estimate exceeding hundreds of millions, the pop
> band became one of the most successful pop groups of all time and each
> of the band members did well as solo artists.
>
> Date of Birth: September 1, 1946
>
> Zodiac Sign: Virgo
>
> The One Night Only crooner today says he does not do anything that
> could risk his life like driving fast or going on a rollercoaster
> because he has been through so much and is now living within a safety
> zone. Its indeed devastating to be without the rest of his brothers
> but he is grateful for life and the amazing people he has around him.
> Barry didnt succeed with his first marriage but he has been with one
> woman for decades now and can boast of a stable family with children
> and grandchildren. Read on as we take you through the lives of the
> Gibbs family members.
>
> Hugh Leslie Gibb (father)
>
> Barry Gibb's family - father Hugh Leslie Gibb
>
> Date of Birth: January 15, 1916
>
> Date of Death: March 6, 1992 (aged 76)
>
> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>
> Hugh can be said to be the reason why most of his children have an
> artistic side as he is a drummer and bandleader himself. He never
> really recovered from Andys death and alcohol became his solace.
> After years of heavy drinking, he died in 1992 the day after his
> Andrew would have clocked 34.
>
> Barbara Gibb (mother)
>
> Barry Gibb's family - mother Barbara Gibb
>
> (L-R) Barry, Maurice, Barbara, Robin
>
> Date of Birth: November 17, 1920
>
> Date of Death: August 12, 2016 (aged 95)
>
> Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
>
> She unarguably birthed one of the most respected pop bands of her era
> but her life in a nutshell was marred with several tragedies she
> witnessed the death of most of her children! Barbara met Hugh one
> night when she went to see the Hughie Gibb Orchestra. The drummer took
> one look at her, escorted her home and the rest they say is history;
> they were married by May 27, 1944. Before she met Gibb, Barbara was a
> dance band vocalist but it all ended after they wedded as her husband
> said one musician was enough for the family. Today we see that High
> had no idea the kind of children he would father.
>
> Barry Gibb's family - parents and brother Andy Gibb
>
> Andy Gibb with mother and father
>
> She and her husband initially managed their sons career while it was
> still growing but had to hand over to a professional as the Bee Gees
> started topping Australian charts. Since then, Barbara remained ever
> supportive of all her kids and passed on of natural causes at an old
> age in 2016. She was indeed a rock as many referred to her as
> because of how strong she remained despite her tumultuous life.
>
> Lesley Evans (nee Gibb) (elder sister from same parents)
>
> Barry Gibb's siblings - sister Lesley Evans
>
> Date of Birth: January 12, 1945
>
> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>
> Lesley was never outrightly a member of the pop group but she
> performed with her brothers once in 1969. She married Keith Evans, an
> Australian salesman and is now a mother to seven. We guess she wasnt
> made for the spotlight like the other Gibbs. According to her, it was
> brilliant growing up in a household filled with music and love and she
> could pass for the secret fourth member of the Bee Gees.
>
> Robin Hugh Gibb (younger brother from same parents)
>
> Barry Gibb's siblings - brother Robin Hugh Gibb
>
> Date of Birth: December 22, 1949
>
> Date of Death: May 20, 2012 (aged 62)
>
> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>
> He was successful in his solo career but was mostly famous for being a
> lead vocalist for the pop trio. Molly Hullis was his first wife with
> whom he had two children, Spencer (born 1972) and Mellissa (born 1974)
> before their 1980 divorce. Robin was a vibrato vocalist and
> instrumentalist and his last stage performance was at a February 2012
> charity concert for women in London. He died at 62 from colorectal
> cancer complications and is survived by his second wife, Dwina Murphy
> and three children including Robin-John (born 1983), his son with Murphy.
>
> Maurice Gibb (younger brother from same parents)
>
> Barry Gibb's siblings - twin brothers Maurice and Robin Gibb
>
> (L-R) Maurice, Robin and Barry
>
> Date of Birth: December 22, 1949
>
> Date of Death: January 12, 2003 (aged 53)
>
> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>
> Maurice is 35 minutes younger than his fraternal twin Robin and was
> last member of the Bee Gees until he died. Maurice though with a lower
> profile than his brothers was loved for his sense of humour and
> equally fine musical talent. He married fellow pop star Lulu in 1969
> but their union did not last for so long as he was still big on the
> partying lifestyle. He always had problems with alcohol and the death
> of his younger brother in 1988 only made it worse. It took some time
> to tame his demons but they eventually contributed to his own death.
> He passed away of complications from a twisted intestine survived by
> his second wife Yvonne Spenceley and two children, Adam and Samantha.
>
> Andy Gibb (younger brother from same parents)
>
> Barry Gibb's siblings - brother Andy Gibb
>
> Date of Birth: March 5, 1958
>
> Date of Death: March 10, 1988 (aged 30)
>
> Zodiac Sign: Pisces
>
> Andrew was the youngest and another good looking Gibbs. It was
> suspected that he would be the fourth addition to the Bee Gees band
> but he always wanted to be his own personality. He grew up to be a
> cocky youngster thanks to the public status of his elder brothers. By
> the age of 20, it was virtually impossible to break away from the Bee
> Gees shadows as they were writing his songs and serving as the back-up
> vocals.
>
> The baby Bee Gee staged an unprecedented display of youthful pop
> mastery a few months after his 1977 debut but we never saw the best of
> his abilities thanks to the prodigious cocaine habit that derailed his
> life and career. Andy added alcohol abuse to his already terrible
> addictions until it cost him his life at a very premature age.
>
> He died of heart failure and according to Barbara his death had
> nothing to do with drugs but the damage was been done already. He had
> promised to turn a new leaf on his 30th birthday but his failing body
> eventually succumbed to the endless years of toxic loading. Its
> unfortunate that such a golden child was lost but his music still
> lives on in the heart of fans.
>
> Maureen Bates (former spouse)
>
> Duration of Marriage: August 22, 1966 July 1970 (4 years)
>
> Maureen and Gibb met in August 1965, dated for a year and proceeded to
> tie the knot. Their union wasnt long lasting though as things ended
> within four years and they had no child together.
>
> Linda Gibb (nee Gray) (spouse)
>
> Barry Gibb's family - wife Linda Gibb
>
> Duration of Marriage: September 1, 1970 till present
>
> Linda is a former Miss Edinburgh and in recent years has been a huge
> pillar of support to the legendary artist. The tragic loss of his
> younger siblings all before their retirement age left him miserable
> and he spent most of his days moping around the house until his wife
> told him to get off his backside and hit the road again.
>
> Barry Gibb's family - wife Linda Gibb
>
> The Stayin Alive hit maker met 17-year old Gray when the Bee Gees
> were on Top of the Pops in 1967. He was still married then but just a
> few months after his divorce, he tied the knot with Linda and they
> have remained in love since then. They were wonderful parents to their
> kids and are now grandparents who remain ever grateful that their
> paths crossed in life.
>
> Barry Gibb's family - wife Linda and sons
>
> (L-R) Barry, Michael, Linda, Ashley, Travis, Stephen
>
> Stephen Thadius Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>
> Barry Gibb's children - son Stephen Thadius Gibb
>
> Date of Birth: December 1, 1973
>
> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>
> Guitarist Steve has helped his father through the pain of performing
> without his brothers by joining him on stage accompanied by Maurices
> daughter also who sings with him. Stephen has been married to Gloria
> Levas since November 2002 and they live in Florida with their two
> children; Nina Lyn (born December 27, 2002) and Agnus Miles (born
> February 6, 2006).
>
> Ashley Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>
> Barry Gibb's children - son Ashley Gibb
>
> Date of Birth: September 8, 1977
>
> Zodiac Sign: Virgo
>
> Ashley is the second son to the famous Barry Gibb.
>
> Travis Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>
> Barry Gibb's children - son Travis Gibb
>
> Travis Gibb with wife
>
> Date of Birth: January 10, 1981
>
> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>
> Growing up with a father like Barry, it was only natural for Travis to
> want to be in the music business himself. He is today a singer,
> songwriter and realtor.
>
> Michael Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>
> Barry Gibb's children - son Michael Gibb
>
> Michael Gibb with wife
>
> Date of Birth: December 1, 1984
>
> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>
> He was named after the late Michael Jackson who was his godfather and
> long time family friend of his father. Michael is an actor and resided
> in Miami Florida with his wife and children.
>
> Alexandra Gibb (daughter with Linda Gray)
>
> Barry Gibb's children - daughter Alexandra Gibb
>
> Date of Birth: December 29, 1991
>
> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>
> She is the only female in the Gray-Gibb union like her aunty Leslie is
> the only Gibb daughter.
>
> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees )
> http://www.brothersgibb.com
>
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From: Chris Mathis <cmathis@brothersgibb.com>
Subject: Re: Old Page - But interesting info - Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Gees
Ahhh, I had not even thought about her...
Anyone know anything about her, how old she is now, any info?
On June 3, 2020 3:36:06 AM Yasmine Ghulamali wrote:
> I note they have not mentioned Snow, lol. Thanks for sending it, Yasmine
> On 2020-06-02 3:46 p.m., cmathis@brothersgibb.com wrote:
>> Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Gees
>>
>> https://bodyheightweight.com/barry-gibb-family/
>>
>> Some nice photos on the page
>>
>> Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Gees
>>
>> Barry Alan Gibb was known famously as a central member of the phenomenal
>> family band Bee Gees. He is one of the most successful songwriters in the
>> British music history with his signature falsetto. If there is one word
>> that can adequately define his decades–long career, it would be “versatile”
>> as he was known for the ease at which he adapted his style and music so he
>> remained ever relevant in the always-changing industry.
>>
>> Barry and his two immediate younger brothers grew up committing petty
>> crimes such as arson and they ended up falling in love with music together.
>> Their family was always moving and finally they found themselves in
>> Australia where they started their professional career. With record sales
>> estimate exceeding hundreds of millions, the pop band became one of the
>> most successful pop groups of all time and each of the band members did
>> well as solo artists.
>>
>> Date of Birth: September 1, 1946
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Virgo
>>
>> The One Night Only crooner today says he does not do anything that could
>> risk his life like driving fast or going on a rollercoaster because he has
>> been through so much and is now living within a safety zone. It’s indeed
>> devastating to be without the rest of his brothers but he is grateful for
>> life and the amazing people he has around him. Barry didn’t succeed with
>> his first marriage but he has been with one woman for decades now and can
>> boast of a stable family with children and grandchildren. Read on as we
>> take you through the lives of the Gibbs family members.
>>
>>
>> Hugh Leslie Gibb (father)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's family - father Hugh Leslie Gibb
>>
>> Date of Birth: January 15, 1916
>>
>> Date of Death: March 6, 1992 (aged 76)
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>>
>> Hugh can be said to be the reason why most of his children have an artistic
>> side as he is a drummer and bandleader himself. He never really recovered
>> from Andy’s death and alcohol became his solace. After years of heavy
>> drinking, he died in 1992 the day after his Andrew would have clocked 34.
>>
>> Barbara Gibb (mother)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's family - mother Barbara Gibb
>> (L-R) Barry, Maurice, Barbara, Robin
>>
>> Date of Birth: November 17, 1920
>>
>> Date of Death: August 12, 2016 (aged 95)
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
>>
>> She unarguably birthed one of the most respected pop bands of her era but
>> her life in a nutshell was marred with several tragedies – she witnessed
>> the death of most of her children! Barbara met Hugh one night when she went
>> to see the Hughie Gibb Orchestra. The drummer took one look at her,
>> escorted her home and the rest they say is history; they were married by
>> May 27, 1944. Before she met Gibb, Barbara was a dance band vocalist but it
>> all ended after they wedded as her husband said one musician was enough for
>> the family. Today we see that High had no idea the kind of children he
>> would father.
>>
>> Barry Gibb's family - parents and brother Andy Gibb
>> Andy Gibb with mother and father
>>
>> She and her husband initially managed their sons’ career while it was still
>> growing but had to hand over to a professional as the Bee Gees started
>> topping Australian charts. Since then, Barbara remained ever supportive of
>> all her kids and passed on of natural causes at an old age in 2016. She was
>> indeed a ‘rock’ as many referred to her as because of how strong she
>> remained despite her tumultuous life.
>>
>>
>> Lesley Evans (nee Gibb) (elder sister from same parents)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's siblings - sister Lesley Evans
>>
>> Date of Birth: January 12, 1945
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>>
>> Lesley was never outrightly a member of the pop group but she performed
>> with her brothers once in 1969. She married Keith Evans, an Australian
>> salesman and is now a mother to seven. We guess she wasn’t made for the
>> spotlight like the other Gibbs. According to her, it was brilliant growing
>> up in a household filled with music and love and she could pass for the
>> secret fourth member of the Bee Gees.
>>
>> Robin Hugh Gibb (younger brother from same parents)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's siblings - brother Robin Hugh Gibb
>>
>> Date of Birth: December 22, 1949
>>
>> Date of Death: May 20, 2012 (aged 62)
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>>
>> He was successful in his solo career but was mostly famous for being a lead
>> vocalist for the pop trio. Molly Hullis was his first wife with whom he had
>> two children, Spencer (born 1972) and Mellissa (born 1974) before their
>> 1980 divorce. Robin was a vibrato vocalist and instrumentalist and his last
>> stage performance was at a February 2012 charity concert for women in
>> London. He died at 62 from colorectal cancer complications and is survived
>> by his second wife, Dwina Murphy and three children including Robin-John
>> (born 1983), his son with Murphy.
>>
>> Maurice Gibb (younger brother from same parents)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's siblings - twin brothers Maurice and Robin Gibb
>> (L-R) Maurice, Robin and Barry
>>
>> Date of Birth: December 22, 1949
>>
>> Date of Death: January 12, 2003 (aged 53)
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>>
>> Maurice is 35 minutes younger than his fraternal twin Robin and was last
>> member of the Bee Gees until he died. Maurice though with a lower profile
>> than his brothers was loved for his sense of humour and equally fine
>> musical talent. He married fellow pop star Lulu in 1969 but their union did
>> not last for so long as he was still big on the partying lifestyle. He
>> always had problems with alcohol and the death of his younger brother in
>> 1988 only made it worse. It took some time to tame his demons but they
>> eventually contributed to his own death. He passed away of complications
>> from a twisted intestine survived by his second wife Yvonne Spenceley and
>> two children, Adam and Samantha.
>>
>> Andy Gibb (younger brother from same parents)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's siblings - brother Andy Gibb
>>
>> Date of Birth: March 5, 1958
>>
>> Date of Death: March 10, 1988 (aged 30)
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Pisces
>>
>> Andrew was the youngest and another good looking Gibbs. It was suspected
>> that he would be the fourth addition to the Bee Gees band but he always
>> wanted to be his own personality. He grew up to be a cocky youngster thanks
>> to the public status of his elder brothers. By the age of 20, it was
>> virtually impossible to break away from the Bee Gees shadows as they were
>> writing his songs and serving as the back-up vocals.
>>
>> The ‘baby Bee Gee’ staged an unprecedented display of youthful pop mastery
>> a few months after his 1977 debut but we never saw the best of his
>> abilities thanks to the prodigious cocaine habit that derailed his life and
>> career. Andy added alcohol abuse to his already terrible addictions until
>> it cost him his life at a very premature age.
>>
>> He died of heart failure and according to Barbara his death had nothing to
>> do with drugs but the damage was been done already. He had promised to turn
>> a new leaf on his 30th birthday but his failing body eventually succumbed
>> to the endless years of toxic loading. It’s unfortunate that such a golden
>> child was lost but his music still lives on in the heart of fans.
>>
>> Maureen Bates (former spouse)
>>
>> Duration of Marriage: August 22, 1966 – July 1970 (4 years)
>>
>> Maureen and Gibb met in August 1965, dated for a year and proceeded to tie
>> the knot. Their union wasn’t long lasting though as things ended within
>> four years and they had no child together.
>>
>> Linda Gibb (nee Gray) (spouse)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's family - wife Linda Gibb
>>
>> Duration of Marriage: September 1, 1970 till present
>>
>> Linda is a former Miss Edinburgh and in recent years has been a huge pillar
>> of support to the legendary artist. The tragic loss of his younger siblings
>> all before their retirement age left him miserable and he spent most of his
>> days moping around the house until his wife told him to get off his
>> backside and hit the road again.
>>
>> Barry Gibb's family - wife Linda Gibb
>>
>> The Stayin’ Alive hit maker met 17-year old Gray when the Bee Gees were on
>> Top of the Pops in 1967. He was still married then but just a few months
>> after his divorce, he tied the knot with Linda and they have remained in
>> love since then. They were wonderful parents to their kids and are now
>> grandparents who remain ever grateful that their paths crossed in life.
>>
>> Barry Gibb's family - wife Linda and sons
>> (L-R) Barry, Michael, Linda, Ashley, Travis, Stephen
>>
>> Stephen Thadius Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's children - son Stephen Thadius Gibb
>>
>> Date of Birth: December 1, 1973
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>>
>> Guitarist Steve has helped his father through the pain of performing
>> without his brothers by joining him on stage accompanied by Maurice’s
>> daughter also who sings with him. Stephen has been married to Gloria Levas
>> since November 2002 and they live in Florida with their two children; Nina
>> Lyn (born December 27, 2002) and Agnus Miles (born February 6, 2006).
>>
>> Ashley Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's children - son Ashley Gibb
>>
>> Date of Birth: September 8, 1977
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Virgo
>>
>> Ashley is the second son to the famous Barry Gibb.
>>
>> Travis Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's children - son Travis Gibb
>> Travis Gibb with wife
>>
>> Date of Birth: January 10, 1981
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>>
>> Growing up with a father like Barry, it was only natural for Travis to want
>> to be in the music business himself. He is today a singer, songwriter and
>> realtor.
>>
>> Michael Gibb (son with Linda Gray)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's children - son Michael Gibb
>> Michael Gibb with wife
>>
>> Date of Birth: December 1, 1984
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
>>
>> He was named after the late Michael Jackson who was his godfather and long
>> time family friend of his father. Michael is an actor and resided in Miami
>> Florida with his wife and children.
>>
>> Alexandra Gibb (daughter with Linda Gray)
>>
>> Barry Gibb's children - daughter Alexandra Gibb
>>
>> Date of Birth: December 29, 1991
>>
>> Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
>>
>> She is the only female in the Gray-Gibb union like her aunty Leslie is the
>> only Gibb daughter.
>> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees )
>> http://www.brothersgibb.com To unsubscribe, send a message to
>> Words-unsubscribe@brothersgibb.com
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