Barry Gibb: Leader of the Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a British-Australian pop music group formed in 1958. The group consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Barry Gibb was the leader of the group and was responsible for writing most of their songs.
Early Life
Barry Alan Crompton Gibb was born on September 1, 1946 in Douglas, Isle of Man. He was the eldest of five children born to Hugh and Barbara Gibb. His father was a bandleader and his mother was a singer. At an early age, Barry showed an interest in music and began playing guitar at the age of nine.
Career with the Bee Gees
In 1958, Barry and his brothers formed the Bee Gees. They released their first single, “The Battle of the Blue and Grey,” in Australia in 1960. The group went on to become one of the most successful pop groups of all time, selling over 200 million records worldwide. Barry wrote most of their songs and served as the leader of the group.
Legacy
Barry Gibb is remembered as one of the greatest songwriters and producers in pop music history. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. He also received numerous awards for his work with the Bee Gees including six Grammys, four Brit Awards, three American Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award.