Gary Barlow OBE is an acclaimed British songwriter, singer, record producer and television personality.
He is best known as the lead singer of the pop band Take That, of which Barlow was a founding member when the band formed in 1992.
Under his leadership, Take That achieved huge success throughout the 1990s, creating hits such as “Back for Good,” “Pray” and “Relight My Fire.”
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- Full name: Gary Barlow OBE
- Stage name: Gary Barlow
- Date of Birth: January 20, 1971
- Age: 53
- Birthplace: Frodsham, Cheshire, England.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Songwriter, singer
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Colin Barlow, Marjorie Barlow (née Cowan)
- Siblings: Ian Barlow
- Spouse: Dawn Andrews (m. 2000)
- Children: Daniel Barlow, Emily Barlow, Poppy Barlow.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $125 million
Early life and education
Gary Barlow was born on January 20, 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England.
He is the second son of Colin Barlow and Marjorie Barlow (née Cowan). Barlow has an older brother, Ian Barlow, and two siblings, Daniel Barlow and Gary Barlow.
Barlow attended Weaverville Elementary School and then began attending Frodsham High School in 1982. His ethnicity is white and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Gary Barlow’s rise to stardom began as one of the founding members of iconic British boy band Take That.
The band formed in the early 1990s and quickly dominated the UK charts with a string of hit singles including “Back for Good” and “Everything Changes”.
As lead singer and primary songwriter, Barlow demonstrates his extraordinary talent for writing catchy melodies and heartfelt, relatable lyrics.
Although Take That broke up in 1996, Barlow’s career continued to flourish. He launched a successful solo career, releasing albums such as Open Road and Twelve Months, Eleven Days.
While Barlow has not achieved the same commercial success as Take That, he has solidified himself as a respected and versatile songwriter and artist in his own right.
In 2005, Take That reunited, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Barlow’s illustrious career. The band’s popularity soared again, with albums such as Beautiful World and Progress topping the charts.
This period further cemented Barlow’s status as one of Britain’s most successful and influential songwriters.
Barlow’s impressive body of work includes over 13 number one singles and 24 top ten hits, cementing Take That’s status as one of the UK’s most successful boy bands.
His talent, versatility and enduring popularity have earned him widespread recognition and acclaim in the entertainment industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: @officialgarybarlow
- Facebook account: Gary Barlow
- Twitter: @GaryBarlow
Personal life
Gary Barlow married Dawn Andrews in 2000. They met when Andrews was a dancer on Take That’s reunion tour in 2005. They have three children: Daniel Barlow, Emily Barlow and Poppy Barlow.
Barlow has been open about his struggles with mental health issues, including a battle with anorexia nervosa.
He credits his wife, Dawn, for helping him through the difficult times.
Discography
- Open Road (1997)
- Twelve Months and Eleven Days (1999)
- Sing (2012)
- Since I Last Saw You (2013)
- Music performed by humans (2020)
- A Christmas Dream(2021)
- Take That & Party (1992)
- Everything Has Changed (1993)
- No One Can Replace Me (1995)
- Beautiful World (2006)
- Circus (2008)
- Progress (2010)
- Three (2014)
- Wonderland (2017)
- Odyssey (2018)
- This Life(2023)
net worth
Gary Barlow is a very accomplished and wealthy English musician with an estimated net worth of around $125 million.
This huge wealth is mainly derived from his extremely successful music career over the past decades.
He is also an accomplished songwriter, having written songs for other artists including Elton John, Atomic Kitten and Lily Allen.
