Gary Tibbs
| Gary Tibbs | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 January 1958 |
| Origin | Northwood, Middlesex, United Kingdom |
| Genres | New wave, post-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass |
| Associated acts | Adam and the Ants, Zu Zu Sharks, Merrick & Tibbs, Code Blue, Roxy Music, The Vibrators, The Fixx, Aztec Camera |
Gary Tibbs (born Gary Brian Tibbs, 25 January 1958) is a bass guitarist and actor, who appeared (playing the part of bass guitarist, Dave) in the film Breaking Glass, alongside Hazel O'Connor.
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.
He also formed a band called Merrick and Tibbs with Chris Hughes (aka 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 previous bassist, Dan K. Brown.