What Is Gary Barlow's Net Worth?
Gary Barlow OBE, a British-born musician, has amassed a net worth of $125 million. Renowned as a singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer, Gary gained fame as the lead vocalist of the band Take That and for his solo endeavors. He is celebrated as a prolific songwriter, once voted the greatest British songwriter of all time, surpassing even legends like John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In 2012, he was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to music and the arts. To date, Barlow has sold over 50 million albums worldwide.
Early Life
Born on January 20, 1971, in Frodsham, Cheshire, England, Gary Barlow attended Weaver Vale Primary School and later Frodsham High School in 1982. Influenced by late '70s and early '80s pop artists such as Depeche Mode and inspired by Elton John, Gary learned to play the piano. At 15, he entered a BBC Pebble Mill at One Christmas competition and advanced to the semi-finals. Subsequently, he was invited to record his song at London's West Heath Studios. His first performance was in Wales at the Connah's Quay Labour Club in the late '80s.
Career
In 1989, Barlow appointed Barry Woolley as his manager and recorded "Love Is in the Air," though it was never released commercially. Gary then connected with casting agent Nigel Martin-Smith, who aimed to form a boyband with Barlow as the lead singer. Barlow wrote many of the group's songs, including "A Million Love Songs."
Take That, with members Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, and Robbie Williams, signed with RCA Records and found success with hits like "Pray," "A Million Love Songs," and "Could It Be Magic." Their debut album, "Take That & Party," reached #2 on the UK Chart.
Their second album, "Everything Changes," composed primarily of Barlow's material, hit #1 in the UK, producing four #1 singles. In 1994, Gary won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song for "Pray." Take That's third album "Nobody Else," featuring "Back for Good," also hit #1. Following success, a greatest hits album produced the #1 single "How Deep Is Your Love" before Take That disbanded on February 13, 1996.
Gary's solo career launched with #1 UK singles "Forever Love" and "Love Won't Wait." His debut album "Open Road" also topped the UK Albums Chart, selling 2 million copies globally. His US single "So Help Me Girl" reached #44 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and #1 on the Contemporary chart. His second LP "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" peaked at #35. Gary transitioned to producing other artists from 2000 to 2004, returning to his solo career in 2005.
Take That reunited in 2005 following their documentary "Take That: For the Record," leading to a sold-out tour and the #1 hit "Patience." The band's renewed success continued with their album "Beautiful World" and accolades at the Brit Awards. Subsequent albums "Progress" (2010), "III" (2014), and "Wonderland" (2017) solidified their legacy. Barlow also released solo albums "Sing" (2012), "Since I Saw You Last" (2013), and "Music Played by Humans" (2020).
Along with his solo and band projects, Gary wrote for Robbie Williams, Elton John, Lily Allen, and even co-wrote a song for the Queen's diamond jubilee with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Gary served as the main judge on "The X Factor UK" for three seasons and has won five Ivor Novello Awards.
Personal Life
Gary Barlow married Dawn Andrews, a dancer from Take That's 1995 "Nobody Else" tour, in 2000. They have three children: Daniel (born 2000), Emily (born 2002), and Daisy (born 2009). In 2012, their daughter Poppy was stillborn. Despite the personal tragedy, Gary performed "Rule the World" at the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.
