| Net Worth: | $125 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | January 20, 1971 (53 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Pop Singer |
| Nationality: | — |
Member of the 1990s British band Take That, the group whose album Progress became the fastest-selling album of the 21st century. The band’s original five members were Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams.
He was inspired to pursue a career in music when he saw Depeche Mode perform “Just Can’t Get Enough.” He made 18 pounds at his first professional gig.
He has sold over 40 million records worldwide and served as a judge on The X Factor (UK).
Career
The beginning of the great career was after competing in the BBC Pebble Mill at One Christmas song competition back in 1986. It earned him a recording deal with the West Health Studios, London. That pushed him to do covers and more songs. His first performance was at the Connah’s Quay Labour Club, Wales in the late 1980s
Personal Life
He married Dawn Andrews on January 12, 2000 and they had four children together, three daughters named Poppy, Emily and Daisy, as well as a son named Daniel.
He appeared as the head judge on the British TV show The X Factor, which was created by Simon Cowell.
Quotes
“I quite like being who I am.”
— Gary Barlow
“We are constantly reminding them that they are in a competition. I had a word with all my contestants and I know Kelly Rowland had a word with hers. It’s reality check time.”
— Gary Barlow
“The trouble with the artists this year is they are all obsessed with Twitter and headlines. It feels like they are all getting a bit above themselves.”
— Gary Barlow
“I might do ‘X Factor’ next year. It’s looking good that I won’t get the sack at Christmas.”
— Gary Barlow
“I’m not a good time-off person. I’m awful on holiday. It comes from having that period when I didn’t work. That really was the worst bit.”
— Gary Barlow