Together, Barbara and Hugh managed their sons’ early careers.
The Bee Gees went on to sell more than 200 million records worldwide, and Andy had a successful solo career with several Top 10 singles.
Sadly, three of her five children passed away during her lifetime.
Andy Gibb died in 1988 at the age of 30 from the heart condition myocarditis.
Andrew Roy Gibb was born March 5th., 1958 in Manchester, England, the youngest of the Gibb Brothers.
hen Andy was six months old his family moved to Australia.
Andrew Roy Gibb Was born March 5th., 1958 in Manchester, England, the youngest of the Gibb Brothers.
His mother was a singer, his father a drummer and the leader of a big band, and his three older brothers: the world famous Bee Gees.
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Then his first single, `Words And Music`/ `Westfield Mansions`, produced by long time Gibb family friend Col Joye, made the top 5 in the nations` capital city.
It was in July of 1976 when Robert Stigwood heard some of Andy`s demos and arranged for Andy to fly to Miami to record some tapes.
e put his band together, secured a few gigs and began a sojourn expected to last about five or six years. Australia did not agree that Andy needed such extensive seasoning.
In less than a year Andy was in great demand and his occasional small concerts gave way to regular appearances in large halls.