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Barry Gibb

Born
September 1, 1946
in Manchester, England 
Active Decades
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by Kim Summers
As a member of The Bee Gees, Barry Gibb sang and played the guitar along with his twin brothers Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb. Among the group's well-known hits are "How Deep Is Your Love," "Night Fever" and "Run to Me." For more than two decades the band has produced hits. Their records have sold more than 100 million copies; they have produced more than 25 albums and have had at least 19 hits on the American music charts.



Barry Gibb was born in England and emigrated with his family to Australia where the career of The Bee Gees began. The Bee Gees name came from the Brothers Gibb. Their debut performance was on Australian television in 1963 when they sang their first single, "The Battle of the Blue & Grey." "Spicks and Specks," another hit, went over big in Australia. Despite the band's success "down under" they were envious of groups like The Beatles who had become internationally known by this time. In 1967 the trio went back to Britain to achieve national fame.

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