Gary Tibbs

Gary Tibbs (born Gary Brian Tibbs, 25 January 1958) is a bass guitarist and actor. He is best known as a member of Adam and the Ants and Roxy Music.[1] He appeared alongside Hazel O'Connor in the film Breaking Glass as bass guitarist Dave.

Gary Tibbs
Born (1958-01-25) 25 January 1958
OriginNorthwood, Middlesex, United Kingdom
GenresNew wave, post-punk
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsBass
Associated actsAdam and the Ants, Zu Zu Sharks, Merrick & Tibbs, Code Blue, Roxy Music, The Vibrators, The Fixx, Aztec Camera, Brian May

Tibbs was born in Northwood, London. 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, Roxy Music, The Vibrators and The Fixx. He first played on The Fixx's 2003 album, Want That Life. Tibbs also 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 February 2008, Tibbs left The Fixx upon the return of the band's previous bassist, Dan K. Brown.

References
  1. "Gary Tibbs Credits". VivaRoxyMusic. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
Preceded by
Kevin Mooney		 Adam and the Ants bassist
1981–1982		 Succeeded by
Chris Constantinou


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