Barry Alan Crompton Gibb, CBE (born 1 September 1946) is a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer who rose to worldwide fame as a founder member of the Bee Gees. He is also the eldest and last surviving Gibb brother. With his younger brothers, twins Robin and Maurice, he formed the Bee Gees, one of the most successful pop groups in the history of music. Their younger brother Andy was also a popular singer. The trio got their start in Australia and found major success when they returned to England.
Born in Isle of Man and raised in Manchester, England, where he formed his first group the Rattlesnakes, but was evolved into the Bee Gees in 1958, when they moved to Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia. Known for his high-pitched falsetto singing voice, Gibb shares the record with John Lennon and Paul McCartney for consecutive Billboard Hot 100 Number Ones as a writer with six. The book of Guinness World Records lists Barry Gibb as the second most successful songwriter in history behind Paul McCartney. Gibb's career has spanned over fifty years. In 1994, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with his brothers. In 1997, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Bee Gees.
An excellent concert with Barry sounding as good as ever. Superb support from Stephen and Sammi with brilliant backing from the rest of the group. Highlights from the evening, Beths wonderful interpretation of Woman in Love, Barbara watch out and finally thanks to modern technology to hear from Robin singing I Started a Joke you would have thought he was on stage, fantastic. It brought tears to my eyes. Well done to everyone involved
Worth every penny
Birmingham, LG Arena, 21/09/2013
Fantastic concert. I think he was a little overwhelmed at the standing ovation he got when he first came on stage. Great playlist including some unfamiliar tracks. Good support from Sammi and Stephen Gibb and tremendous band and backing singers. Get tickets for the remaining concerts if you can. A great night.
