The biography and creative journey of Barry Gibb - the boy who survived

In the heart of the musical world, in a faraway place. 1967 year, began a story that captured the hearts of millions. Barry GibbWith a voice that can transport us to another dimension, he and his brothers Maurice and Robin realized their musical dreams in a band. Bee Gees.

And even though there's 2003 year the curtain came down on the Bee Gees, their musical legacy continued its magic. Barry Gibb continues to capture the attention of audiences with his performances to this day. His voice is not just a sound, but something that can revitalize souls and leave unforgettable trace in their hearts.

Young traveler

Led by the eldest son of the group's leader, Barry Gibbomthe band, along with brothers Robin and Maurice, became the leading performers. pop music 1970-х.

Their musical journey began in Australiawhere they formed the Bee Gees and were featured on the track "New York Mining Disaster 1941.".

Barry's actively interacted with his brothers, shared the stage with Robin, and played the guitar masterfully, giving the songs a unique three-voice harmonies.

Brotherly pressure

In 1970's The Bee Gees have redefined their creativity and become masters of discoby winning over listeners with hits "Jive Talkin'." and "You Should Be Dancing".

The group also brightly proved herself on the soundtrack of the movie "Saturday Night Fever" and created unforgettable hits: "Stayin Alive", "Night Fever." and "How Deep Is Your Love".

Barry Gibb has collaborated with Barbra Streisandrecorded with Dionne Warwick and created a successful track "Islands in the Stream" for the duo of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. While the Bee Gees lost American popularity, their international fame continued to grow.

Glory always fades

In the end 1980s The Bee Gees lost popularity in the United States, but maintained international influence. In 1988, the younger brother Andy passed away due to heart disease and addiction issues.

Despite the criticism, the Bee Gees, who rose to fame during their successful years, were honored by the entrances into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1994) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1997).

The way of the loner

Was 2003 year. It was the year the world lost Mauriceone of the creative linchpins of the Bee Gees. This one loss left the two surviving brothers, Barry and Robin, facing an unexpected intersection.

They looked closely at the Legacythat they'd spent so long building together. The path, all dotted with hits and bordering on disco, was turned at an unexpected angle. They decided that the Bee Gees name was no longer there won't be to act as their familiar emblem. But instead of extinguishing the light, their decision fueled a new flame.

Barry and RobinAs the remaining guardians of their musical legacy, they set to work: new albums and solo shows became the ladder they climbed up, bravely looking their way.

But fate is rarely merciful. Robin faced an insidious cancer. There was no reprieve from the struggle, and in the 2012 the world was left without another Gibb.

Nevertheless, amidst the clouds of grief and breakups, a star shone in their musical sky. In an interview with the magazine. Rolling Stone in 2014, Barry Gibb admitted that among them there have always been dissentboth in life and in song. But it was in music, however, that they found their own general a language that never stopped talking.

In Florida, amid palm trees and salty breezes, Barry found his own corner peace of mind. There, with wife Linda and the five childrenhe redefined his musical style. And he continues to rethink it to this day. Despite the whirlwind of time, he has not lost himself, continuing to give music lovers a lot of delightful music. songs.

In 2013, alone on stage, he went on his first solo tour tourgiving us all a new page in the legend that began with the days when three brothers found their musical path.