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Gary Tibbs | |
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Born | 25 January 1958 |
Origin | Northwood, Middlesex, England |
Genres | New wave, post-punk |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Bass |
Gary Brian Tibbs (born 25 January 1958) is an English bass guitarist and actor. He was best known as a member of Adam and the Ants and for his work with Roxy Music. [1] He appeared alongside Hazel O'Connor in the film Breaking Glass (1980) as bass guitarist Dave.
Tibbs was born in Northwood, London, England on 25 January 1958. He was a member of Adam and the Ants, and is mentioned by name in the lyrics of the band's UK top ten hit "Ant Rap". At various times he was a member of Zu Zu Sharks, Code Blue, The Believers, The Vibrators and The Fixx. He first played on The Fixx's 2003 album, Want That Life . Tibbs also worked with Roxy Music extensively from 1978 to 1981, toured with Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul in 1984 and played on selected tracks on Brian May's 1993 solo album Back to the Light .
He also formed a band called Merrick and Tibbs with Chris Hughes (a.k.a. Merrick), just after leaving Adam & the Ants. They released a single in 1982 entitled "Call of the Wild". In the early 1990s, Tibbs formed The Believers with drummer Manny Elias and guitarist Andy Skelton; they released one album in 1992, entitled "Extraordinary Life". The album was produced by Greg Ladanyi, and featured C. J. Vanston on keyboards and organ. [2]
In February 2008, Tibbs left The Fixx upon the return of the band's previous bassist, Dan K. Brown.