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1Old Page - But interesting info - Family of Barry Gibb, the only surviving member of the Bee Geesyasdaz17@fastmail.fm
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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 > > To unsubscribe, send a message to Words-unsubscribe@brothersgibb.com Back to top
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:54:44 -0400 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 > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com To unsubscribe, send a message to > Words-unsubscribe@brothersgibb.com Back to top
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