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Barry Gibb

British-American musician (born 1946)

Sir Barry Alan Crompton GibbAC CBE (born 1 September 1946[6][7]) is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. Along with his younger twin brothers, Robin and Maurice, he rose to worldwide fame as a member of the Bee Gees, one of the most commercially successful groups in the history of popular music. Gibb is well known for his wide vocal range including a far-reaching high-pitched falsetto. Gibb's career has spanned over 60 years.

As a songwriter, he shares with John Lennon and Paul McCartney the record for most consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number ones, each having six. In total, he has written or co-written sixteen Billboard Hot 100 number ones.

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, as a member of the Bee Gees.[8] In 2007, Q magazine ranked him number 38 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers".[9]Guinness World Records lists him as the second most su

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Andy Gibb

(1958-1988)

Who Was Andy Gibb?

Andy Gibb began his career in Australia before relocating to Miami to work with his brother, Barry Gibb. While Gibb pursued a solo singing career, his brothers formed the popular 1970s band the Bee Gees. Andy gained popularity and commercial success with his album Shadow Dancing. However, he struggled with drug addiction and later declared bankruptcy. He died in 1988.

Early Career

Andy Gibb was born Andrew Roy Gibb on March 5, 1958, in Manchester, England. He grew up in the shadow of his older brothers, Barry, and twins Robin and Maurice. The son of a band leader and a singer, Gibb moved with his family, which also included sister Lesley, to Australia when he was very young. There his brothers had a successful television show and started their recording career. The family later returned to England where the Bee Gees really began to thrive.

Gibb was still a child when his brothers had their first big hit as the sibling singing group the Bee Gees. His brother Barry encouraged Gibb to pursue his own interest in music and gave Gibb

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Bee Gees: The Authorized Biography

October 4, 2015
Yes, this particular Authorised Biography dates back to the late seventies - however, the important of the lives of the Brothers Gibb is covered nonetheless. Their early days, the family's move to Australia, the beginning of their singing and song-writing career and the subsequent return to their homeland, the UK - all is documented in words and photographs for everyone to see. And while on some online sites only oldest brother Barry is credited as collaborator with the actual author David Leaf, judging by what has actually been put to paper, twins Robin an Maurice were just as involved in producing the book, as were all their wives, co-workers, friends and parents - interviewed and quoted.
The Biography also includes an Appendix containing lists of songs and cover versions, releases and recordings, special awards, individual and combined productions right down to albums and soundtracks, but also songs they wrote for other artists. And all listings are extensive and very detailed.
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