Who is Gary Barlow? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In January

Also Known As: Gaz

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Dawn Andrews

father: Colin Barlow

mother: Marge Barlow

siblings: Ian Barlow

children: Daisy Barlow, Daniel Barlow, Emily Barlow, Poppy Barlow

Born Country: England

Pop Singers British Men

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

Founder/Co-Founder: Future Records

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education: Frodsham High School

awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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How many albums has Gary Barlow released?

Gary Barlow has released 6 solo albums: "Open Road" (1997), "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" (1999), "Sing" (2012), "Since I Saw You Last" (2013), "Music Played by Humans" (2020), and "The Dream of Christmas" (2021).
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What is Gary Barlow's involvement in the music industry besides being a solo artist?

Apart from his solo career, Gary Barlow is known for being a member of the popular British band Take That, which he co-founded in 1989.
3

Has Gary Barlow ever been a judge on a talent show?

Yes, Gary Barlow served as a judge on the UK version of "The X Factor" for three seasons from 2011 to 2013.
4

What was Gary Barlow's role in the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II?

Gary Barlow was the musical director for the Diamond Jubilee Concert held in 2012 at Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60-year reign.
5

Has Gary Barlow collaborated with other famous musicians on any projects?

Yes, Gary Barlow has collaborated with various artists, including Elton John, Robbie Williams, and Michael Bublé, on musical projects and performances.

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Early Career & 'Take That'

Gary Barlow started his career at an early age in 1986, when he reached the semi-finals of the BBC ‘Pebble Mill at One’ singing competition. He was introduced to Nigel Martin-Smith in 1989, who formed the band ‘Take That’. It was centered around Barlow as the lead singer and songwriter and consisted of Robbie Williams, Jason Orange, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen. The group's debut album ‘Take That & Part’ was released on August 17, 1992, and top-charted at number 2 on the ‘UK Albums Chart’. Their second album ‘Everything Changes’ was released on October 23, 1993. This album catapulted the band to the top as Barlow’s song ‘Pray’ won him his first ‘Ivor Novello Award’ (1994), and the album itself won the ‘Mercury Prize’ (1994).

Their third album ‘Nobody Else’ was released on May 8, 1995, and became the best-selling album of all time for the group. It featured the singles ‘Sure’, ‘Never Forget’, and ‘Back for Good’ with Barlow in lead vocals and won him another ‘Ivor Novello Award’ (1996). ‘Take That’ split in 1996 and then reunited in 2005. Their new album ‘Beautiful World’ was released on November 26, 2006, and featured top-charting singles like, ‘Rule the World’, ‘Shine’, and ‘Patience’. The group has since released more albums including, ‘The Circus’ (2008), ‘Progress’ (2010), ‘III’ (2014), and ‘Wonderland’ (2017).

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Solo Career & Continued Success

Once ‘Take That’ split in 1996, Gary Barlow went straight to work on his first solo album. His first two singles ‘Forever Love’, released on July 5, 1996, and ‘Love Won’t Wait’, released on April 25, 1997, top-charted at number one. The official album ‘Open Road’ debuted on May 26, 1997, and has since been certified Platinum. His second album ‘Twelve Months, Eleven Days’ was released on October 11, 2009. It failed to emulate the success of its predecessor and two of the most popular singles ‘Stronger’ and ‘For All That You Want’ failed to reach top 10 on charts.

Barlow returned in 2009, with the duet ‘Shame’ in collaboration with Robbie Williams. The song was an instant hit and has been certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry. His third solo album ‘Sing’ (2012) was a major chart-topper too. ‘Since I Saw You Last’ was his fourth solo album released on November 22, 2013, and it featured some of the best songs of his career, such as ‘Let Me Go’, ‘Face to Face’, and ‘Since I Saw You Last’.

Additionally, Gary Barlow has also made cameo appearances on ‘Heartbeat’ (2000), ‘Keith Lemon: The Film’ (2013), and ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ (2017). He was also a judge on ‘The X Factor’ (2011, 2013, 2013) and ‘Let It Shine’ (2017).

Controversy

Barlow was found guilty of tax-evasion in 2014 and had to repay the government millions. He also had a very public feud with ‘Take That’ bandmate Robbie Williams who claimed that Barlow was behind his decision to split from the group. He also once commented to co-judge Tulisa on ‘The X Factor’, “I'm not sure what has offended me more - what you've said or your fag ash breath” which received widespread criticism.

Personal Life

Gary Barlow was born in Frodsham, Cheshire, England on January 20, 1971, to Marge and Colin Barlow. He has an elder brother named Ian Barlow. He is married to Dawn Andrews and they have three children Daniel, Emily, and Daisy. In August 2012, the couple revealed that they had lost their fourth child, a daughter, Poppy, during birth.

Facts About Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow is an accomplished songwriter and has written numerous hits for other artists, including "Let Me Go" by Hailee Steinfeld and "Cry" by Alex Parks.

He is a dedicated philanthropist and has raised millions of pounds for various charities through his music and fundraising efforts.

Gary Barlow has a passion for gardening and has even designed his own garden at his home in the UK.

He is a talented pianist and often incorporates his piano skills into his live performances.

Gary Barlow has a great sense of humor and has made several guest appearances on comedy shows, showcasing his comedic timing.

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How many albums has Gary Barlow released?

What is Gary Barlow's involvement in the music industry besides being a solo artist?

Has Gary Barlow ever been a judge on a talent show?

What was Gary Barlow's role in the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II?

Has Gary Barlow collaborated with other famous musicians on any projects?