Barry Gibb
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Summary
Barry Gibb was born on September 1, 1946[1], in Douglas[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], composer[4], songwriter[5], guitarist[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45,362 views/month, #1,352 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Hugh Gibb[9]
- Mother: Barbara M. Pass[10]
- Child: Steve Gibb[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United States[13]
- Native language: British English[14]
- Occupation: singer-songwriter[15], musician[16]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[18], Knight Bachelor[19], Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[20]
- Member of: Bee Gees[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: pop music[23], disco[24], psychedelic rock[25], baroque pop[26], country music[27]
- Record label: Polydor[28], Atco Records[29], MCA Records[30]
- Discography: Barry Gibb discography[31]
- Commons category: Barry Gibb[32]
- Voice type: tenor[33], countertenor[34], baritone[35]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[36]
- Residence: Beaconsfield[37], Miami Beach[38]
- Family name: Crompton[39], Gibb[40]
- Given name: Barry[41], Alan[42]
- Pseudonym: Johnny Hayes[43]
- Official website: http://www.barrygibb.com[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Barry Gibb[45]
- Instrument: guitar[46], voice[47]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Song of the Year[48]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[49]
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Country: AU[50]
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Began / founded: 1946-09-01[51]
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Genre(s): pop[52]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, english, pop[53]
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MusicBrainz ID: b02e4ca5-312a-4d2e-b087-30db9d5ec579[54]
Why It Matters
Barry Gibb has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Barry Gibb born?
Barry Gibb's place of birth was Douglas[2].
Who were Barry Gibb's parents?
Barry Gibb's father was Hugh Gibb[9]. Barry Gibb's mother was Barbara M. Pass[10].
What did Barry Gibb do for work?
Barry Gibb worked as a singer[3], composer[4], songwriter[5], guitarist[6], and record producer[7].
What awards did Barry Gibb receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[18], Knight Bachelor[19], and Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[20].