Barry Gibb, the Grammy-winning musician, has shared a lifelong journey with his wife, Linda Gray, spanning over five decades. Born in England, Gibb and his siblings relocated to Australia during their formative years. At the young age of 19, he married his first wife, Maureen Bates, in 1966, but the union ended in separation, as revealed in a 2017 episode of Piers Morgan’s Life Stories.
Upon returning to England with the Bee Gees to pursue their music career, Gibb’s path intersected with Linda Gray, a former Miss Edinburgh from Scotland, in 1967. Their connection blossomed, leading to marriage three years later, and the couple has since welcomed five children.
Barry Gibb
Describing Linda, Gibb expressed, “[Linda] is a very, very special person. She’s just so full of love and full of fun, and she has a great sense of humor.” The couple’s laughter-filled life was highlighted in an interview with Piers Morgan in 2017.
Their story began on the set of Top of the Pops in September 1967, where the couple first laid eyes on each other. Married on September 1, 1970, at Caxton Hall in London, their enduring love has been celebrated by their son Ashley, who attested on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories that their affection remains as strong as ever.
The Gibb-Gray family has flourished with the addition of five children: Stephen, Ashley, Travis, Michael, and Alexandra. Family, as Gibb emphasized in a 2012 interview, is the cornerstone of his life, with Linda being a pillar of strength for their extended family, now grandparents to seven grandchildren.
Linda played a pivotal role in Barry Gibb’s life during challenging times. After the deaths of his brothers Maurice and Robin in 2003 and 2012, respectively, Gibb found solace and encouragement from Linda to revive his solo career. Her support led to the release of his first-ever solo album, “In the Now,” in 2016.
Moreover, Linda Gray has been credited with saving Gibb from the perils of fame and excess that befell his brothers, particularly his youngest brother, Andy Gibb, who succumbed to addiction in 1988.
Currently residing in Miami since 1974, Gibb and Gray continue to live a life colored by love, laughter, and mutual support. Their enduring relationship stands as a testament to a lifetime filled with shared joys, overcoming challenges, and an unwavering partnership.
