Date of Birth: March 5, 1958
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: March 10, 1988
Biography
Andy Gibb was an English singer, songwriter, and teen idol, best known for his solo hits during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born on March 5, 1958, in Manchester, England, he was the younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, who together formed the Bee Gees. Andy’s career took off with his debut single “I Just Want to Be Your Everything,” which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He followed this success with other hits like “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” and “Shadow Dancing,” both of which also topped the charts. Despite his musical success, Andy struggled with substance abuse issues, which eventually affected his career and personal life. He passed away at the age of 30 due to myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, exacerbated by his history of drug abuse.
5 Interesting Facts about Andy Gibb
1. Andy Gibb was the first solo artist to have three consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2. He was briefly married to Kim Reeder, an Australian actress.
3. Andy co-hosted the television music show “Solid Gold” from 1981 to 1982.
4. His debut album, “Flowing Rivers,” produced two number-one hits and went platinum.
5. Andy made guest appearances on popular TV shows like “Gimme a Break!” and “Punky Brewster.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andy Gibb
1. “I just love to sing and dance. It’s who I am.”
2. “The biggest mistake I made was believing that if I got famous, everything would be great.”
3. “My brothers have always been my heroes and role models.”
4. “Success means nothing if you don’t have your personal life together.”
5. “Music is the one thing that has always brought me back to life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Andy Gibb’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Andy Gibb had one daughter, Peta Jaye Gibb, born in 1978, from his short-lived marriage to Kim Reeder.
Relevant Links
1. [Andy Gibb – AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andy-gibb-mn0000751146
2. [Andy Gibb – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0316349/
3. [Andy Gibb – Biography](https://www.biography.com/musician/andy-gibb
4. [Andy Gibb – Find a Grave](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1918/andy-gibb
5. [Andy Gibb – Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/284245-Andy-Gibb
