Barry Gibb's net worth, age, children and wives: Is he the richest Bee Gees member?

Barry Gibb's net worth, age, children and wives: Is he the richest Bee Gees member?

The Bee Gees galvanised the 1970s disco scene with their album Saturday Night Fever (1977). The group became one of the most celebrated disco artists, with many fans still enjoying their music for decades. Barry Gibb is one of the band's members with an impressive net worth. What is Barry Gibb's net worth, and who was the richest Bee Gee?

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Barry was featured in a virtual interview during ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on December 18, 2020. Photo: NBC
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Although Saturday Night Fever was not their first album, it was the one that put them on the map as iconic musicians in the disco genre, winning multiple Grammy Awards for the album alone. They went on to win various awards throughout their careers, cementing themselves as pioneers in the disco genre.

Profile summary and bio

Full nameBarry Alan Crompton Gibb
Date of birthSeptember 1, 1946
Age 77 years old in 2023
Zodiac signVirgo
BirthplaceDouglas, Isle of Man
Romantic orientationHeterosexual
Religious beliefsSpiritual
Current residenceMiami, Florida, USA
Current nationalityAmerican/British
Marital statusMarried to Linda Gibb (1970)Formerly married to Maureen Bates (1966 to 1970)
EthnicityCaucasian
GenderMale
Weight 85 kg (most widely reported)
Height180,30 cm
Hair colourGrey (formerly light brown)
Eye colourBrown
ParentsHugh Gibb and Barbara Gibb
ChildrenStephen Gibb, Ashley Gibb, Alexandra Gibb, Michael Gibb, and Travis Gibb
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, film producer, actor, screenwriter, composer, and guitarist
Education Braddan School, Tynwald Street Infants School, and Desmesne Road Boys School
Native languageEnglish
Net worth $140 million
Social media profilesInstagram(X) Twitter

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Barry Gibb's age

The beloved singer was born on September 1, 1946, making him 77 years old in 2023. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Barry Gibb's spouse

The beloved singer was married twice, first to Maureen Bates, from 1966 to 1970. Little to no information is available on their meeting or why they split, and Maureen went on to live a private life outside of the public eye since their divorce.

Barry initially met his now-wife, Linda Gray, in 1967. The couple met on the set of Top of the Pops in London and instantly hit it off. The couple married in 1970 and have been happily married since.

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Barry Gibb's net worth, wife
The Bee Gees performed at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City in January 1979. Photo: Michael Putland
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How old is Barry Gibb's wife?

Linda Gray was born on September 12, 1940. This makes her 83 years old in 2023, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Barry Gibb's siblings

Barry has four siblings: Lesley Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Andy Gibb. Lesley Gibb was born on January 12, 1945, in Douglas, Isle of Man, and has remained a reclusive figure.

Robin Hugh Gibb was born on December 22, 1949, in Douglas, Isle of Man. He was one of the Bee Gees, as was Maurice Ernest Gibb. Maurice was also born as Robin's twin brother on December 22, 1949.

Andrew Roy Gibb, the last brother, was born on March 5, 1958, in Manchester, United Kingdom. He unfortunately passed away on March 10, 1988. The singer-songwriter and actor died from Myocarditis.

How old is Barry Gibb's wife
The trio met Diana, Princess of Wales, at the Cafe Royal in London during a luncheon to launch Capital Radio's Help A London Child charity appeal on March 23, 1989. Photo: Jayne Fincher
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Who was the richest Gibb brother?

Robin was among the richest siblings, sparking curiosity about his net worth. How much is Robin Gibb's estate worth? Robin Gibb’s net worth was $80 million at the time of his death in 2012, but other reports state his entire estate was valued at £93 million.

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According to The Age, Maurice Gibb’s net worth, including assets, was $2 million, leaving it all to his wife and children. Andy Gibb's net worth was reportedly $5 million at his death.

Lesley Gibb's net worth is mainly reported as $8 million but remains unconfirmed. This means that Barry Gibb is the richest Gibb brother.

How much is Barry Gibb worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth and various other sources, Barry Gibb’s net worth is $140 million. His second-richest sibling has a net worth of $80 million.

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British singer Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees and his wife Linda posed together at the Cartier polo match on Smiths Lawn, Windsor, UK, on July 28, 1985. Photo: Fox Photos
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Iconic singer Johnny Cash's home, which he shared with his long-term partner, June, was put on the market in 2003. Barry Gibb bought the house in 2005 for $2.3 million.

Unfortunately, a tragic fire began while renovations were underway in the home in 2007, leaving the house in limbo. The home was sold to a local couple in 2020 for $3.2 million.

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Barry Gibb's net worth is substantial, thanks to his role in the massively commercial group Bee Gees. Their loyal fans who have continued to support their work have helped them gather a significant net worth to support themselves and their loved ones following their tragic passings.

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