Andy Gibb was an English singer, songwriter, and performer, best known for his work as a solo artist and as the younger brother of the Bee Gees. Born on March 5, 1958, in Manchester, United Kingdom, he was the youngest of five children born to Barbara and Hugh Gibb. His siblings included Lesley, and Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb—all three brothers would later form the internationally acclaimed pop group, the Bee Gees.
When Andy was six months old, the Gibb family emigrated to Queensland, Australia. They relocated several times across cities like Brisbane and Sydney. Surrounded by a musically talented family, Andy was inspired by his older brothers and began to pursue music from a young age.
Gibb left school in January 1967, returning to the United Kingdom to begin focusing on music. He honed his musical skills playing acoustic guitar, often performing at tourist venues in Ibiza and the Isle of Man. In 1974, he formed his first band, Melody Fayre, alongside John Alderson and John Stringer. Managed by his mother, Barbara Gibb, the band mainly performed in local hotels and clubs.
Andy recorded his first song, "My Father Was a Rebel," in August 1973, a track that featured instrumental support from his brother Maurice Gibb. The song marked the beginning of Andy's recording career. In 1974, Andy returned to Australia to build his solo career. With producer Col Joye, he recorded a number of original songs, including the demo track "To a Girl," which he performed on the Australian television show, The Ernie Sigley Show.
By the late 1970s, Andy Gibb reached international stardom. He released a string of successful singles, with six reaching the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. His hits such as "I Just Want to Be Your Everything," "Love Is Thicker Than Water," and "Shadow Dancing" became emblematic of the late disco era. These achievements established Andy Gibb as a teen idol and prominent pop artist during that time.
Despite his success, Andy Gibb struggled with personal challenges that affected his career and health. Tragically, his life was cut short when he died on March 10, 1988, just five days after his 30th birthday. The cause of death was myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, which was exacerbated by years of substance abuse. His early passing marked the loss of a talented artist whose potential was only partially realized.
| Birth Date: | 5 Mar, 1958 |
| Age: | 62 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Manchester |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | British–Australian singer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
