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Barry Gibb and Linda Gray married in 1970 and have been together for five decades since. Here’s a full rundown of their relationship history…
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At the time, the young trio had just moved from Manchester to Queensland, Australia, where they achieved their first chart success with the 1966 single ‘Spicks and Specks’ and began their journey to international stardom.
That same year, Barry married his first wife, Maureen Bates, when he was just 19. The couple lived together briefly, but divorced in July 1970.
Two months later, Barry married his current wife, Linda Gray.
Video:Here’s a full timeline of their relationship…
1967: Barry Gibb meets former Miss Edinburgh, Linda Gray
Barry Gibb first met Linda Gray on the set of Top of the Pops in London.
The Bee Gees told The Sun that they had an instant connection with the former Miss Edinburgh when they saw her on TV in 1967.
“She was the presenter for a week, the week Massachusetts was the winner. And she had never heard of it,” the singer recalled.
“We just saw each other across the room and something happened.”
Barry went on to reveal that the pair had a more passionate moment in a nearby studio – on the set of Doctor Who.
“And, um, we had a little cuddle in the Tardis of Doctor Who, surrounded by Daleks!”
Gibb also opened up about meeting his wife on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories in 2017.
“When we first met, I thought it was love at first sight,” he told the host. “I thought, ‘This is the woman I’m going to spend the rest of my life with.'”
1970: Barry Gibb and Linda Gray get married
Barry and Linda tied the knot three years after they met on 1 September 1970 – which was also Gibb’s 24th birthday.
His divorce from his first wife Maureen was finalised two months ago.
1973: Barry Gibb and Linda have their first child, Stephen
Three years after their marriage, Barry and Linda welcomed their first son, Stephen Thadeus Crompton Gibb, on December 1.
Stephen was born in London, England, but later grew up in Miami, USA.
At the age of three, he followed in his father’s musical footsteps and began playing piano, but as a teenager, he decided to play guitar.
During his musical career, he has been in many hard rock and metal bands, including 58, Black Label Society, and Crowbar.
1977: Barry Gibb and Linda’s second child, Ashley, is born
Barry and Linda’s second child, Ashley Robert Crompton Gibb, was born on September 8.
Like his father and brother, Ashley also pursued a music career.
According to the fan site GSI, Barry and Linda chose to name their second son Ashley because it was a name Linda had always loved. The “Robert” part of the boy’s name was named after British-Australian businessman Robert Stigwood, the site also said.
1981: Barry Gibb and Linda welcome their third son, Travis
The couple’s third child, Travis Gibb, was born on January 10 in Florida.
1984: Barry and Linda’s fourth son, Michael Gibb, is born
Three years later, Barry and Linda welcomed another son to the family.
Michael Gibb was born on the same day as his brother, Stephen, on December 1.
He was named after music icon Michael Jackson, Gibb’s godfather and good friend.
Michael Gibb pursued an acting career and has had six acting credits.
1991: Barry and Linda welcome their first and last child
On 29 December 1991, Barry and Linda welcome the family’s first daughter, Alexandra Gibb.
2002: Barry and Linda’s first grandchild is born
Barry and Linda’s first son, Stephen, welcomed his first child, Nina, in December 2002 – becoming the couple’s first grandchild.
Almost a year later, Ashley Gibb’s first child, Lucas John Crompton, was born in 2003.
The couple now have seven grandchildren.
2020: Barry and Linda Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Last September, it was 50 years since Barry and Linda said “I do” at the altar.
In the decades since, the couple has shared many cherished experiences together: five children, seven grandchildren, and an incredible music career.
The couple now live in their home in Miami Beach, USA.
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