Barry Gibb reveals his wife of over 50 years had ‘opportunities’ to be with a famous actor
According to reports about their first meeting, the two of them felt a spark immediately. They met on TV’s “Top of the Pops,” where the Bee Gees were scheduled to perform their new song “Massachusetts”
He snuck off with Gray to a nearby studio so the two of them could have some time alone, according to sources. Later Gibb said of their initial meeting, “She was the hostess for one week, the week ‘Massachusetts’ was No. 1. And she’d never heard of it. We just saw each other across the room and something happened.”
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The couple has now been together for over 50 years and have five children and seven grandchildren together. In 2009, they became American citizens. According to the couple, even before they met one another organically, one of their mutual friends had tried to set them up.
“I do remember (Australian tennis star) Evonne Goolagong tried to get me to go out with her about 25 years ago,” Gibb recalled. “She asked me if she should come over!”
According to Gibb, his wife did not have any issues with finding a suitor. He shared how even actor Steve McQueen was interested in her. He said, “One time we were at the Record Plant in Los Angeles and Steve McQueen tried to take off with Linda on the back of his motorbike! She’s a very beautiful woman, and had just as many opportunities as me!”
However, the couple remained loyal to one another and their loyalty has paid off in a beautiful life together.
