A Timeline of Barry Gibb and Linda Gray’s Beautiful 53-Year Love Story
Barry Gibb and Linda Gray have built a remarkable life together, sharing more than five decades of love, family, and memories. From a chance meeting in the late 1960s to raising a family and celebrating over 50 years of marriage, here’s a heartfelt look at their enduring relationship:
The Bee Gees brother hold Barry’s wife Linda. Picture: Alamy
The Gibb family in 1978
1967: A Fateful Meeting
Barry Gibb first met Linda Gray, a former Miss Edinburgh, on the set of Top of the Pops in London while the Bee Gees’ song “Massachusetts” topped the charts. Barry immediately felt a connection, describing it as love at first sight. The pair even shared a playful moment cuddling inside Doctor Who‘s famous TARDIS!
Barry Gibb with girlfriend (later wife) Linda Gray in 1968
1970: Wedding Bells
After three years of dating, Barry and Linda married on September 1, 1970 — which was also Barry’s 24th birthday. Just two months earlier, Barry’s divorce from his first wife, Maureen Bates, had been finalized.
Barry Gibb first met Linda Gray on the set of Top of the Pops in London.
Barry and Linda tied the knot three years after they met on September 1, 1970 – which was also Gibb’s 24th birthday.
1973: Welcoming Their First Child
Their first son, Stephen Thadeus Crompton Gibb, was born on December 1 in London. Stephen would grow up to follow in his father’s musical footsteps, becoming a guitarist in several rock and metal bands.
Barry Gibb and Linda with their first child Stephen
1977: A Second Son, Ashley
Ashley Robert Crompton Gibb was born on September 8. Like his brother and father, Ashley pursued a career in music, keeping the Gibb legacy alive.
1981: Third Son Arrives
Travis Gibb was born on January 10 in Florida, expanding their growing family.
1984: Fourth Son, Michael, is Born
Michael Gibb entered the world on December 1 — the same birthday as his older brother Stephen! Named after Michael Jackson, his godfather, Michael later pursued a career in acting.
Barry Gibb and wife Linda Gray with their three sons in 1982
1991: A Daughter Completes the Family
On December 29, Barry and Linda welcomed their fifth child and only daughter, Alexandra Gibb.
2002: First Grandchild
Barry and Linda’s eldest son, Stephen, made them grandparents with the birth of his daughter Nina in December 2002. Ashley followed closely behind, welcoming Lucas in 2003. Today, Barry and Linda have seven grandchildren.
Barry and Linda’s first grandchild was born in 2002
2020: Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage
In September 2020, Barry and Linda celebrated an incredible 50 years of marriage. Their journey has been filled with love, music, family, and lasting memories — a true testament to their deep bond.
Today, Barry and Linda reside in Miami Beach, surrounded by their loving family and the legacy of a life beautifully lived together. Their story continues to inspire, showing that true love can weather fame, time, and all of life’s challenges.