Barry Gibb

One third of the trio of brothers who made up the chart-topping group the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb flourished both as a member of the band and as a solo songwriter and performer. His flowing mane and otherworldly falsetto vocals were his calling cards, but his craft as a songwriter and the depth of his vocal abilities truly made him an icon. Born on the Isle of Man in 1946, Barry and his brothers, the twins Maurice and Robin, began playing music at an early age. After moving to Manchester, they formed the skiffle band the Rattlesnakes in 1953, then, when the family moved to Aust...