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Bill Gates
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
P.O. Box 23350
Seattle, WA 98102
USA
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(Foundation)
P.O. Box 23350
Seattle, WA 98102
USA
Phone: (206) 709-3100
Barry Gibb, born Sir Barry Alan Gibb on September 1, 1946, in Douglas, Isle of Man, is a British-Australian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is best known as a founding member of the Bee Gees, one of the most successful musical groups in history, renowned for their harmonies, songwriting skills, and contributions to the disco era of the 1970s. With a career spanning over six decades, Gibb has made an indelible mark on the music industry, influencing countless artists and genres.
Barry was the eldest of the five Gibb siblings, born to Hugh Gibb, a bandleader, and Barbara Gibb. The family moved to Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, in 1958, where Barry and his brothers, Maurice and Robin, began performing together as a trio. They initially formed a group called the Bee Gees in 1958, taking the name from the initials of the “Bee Gees” sign, a reference to their early performances at a local cafe. The trio began writing songs and performing at local venues, honing their skills and developing a unique sound.
Their first major break came in 1963 when they signed with Festival Records in Australia and released their debut single, “The Battle of the Blue and the Grey.” Although the song did not achieve commercial success, it laid the groundwork for their future endeavors. The Gibb brothers’ harmonies and songwriting talent quickly caught the attention of music producers and audiences alike.
