BARRY GIBB To perform at The Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

BOCA RATON, FL (July 12, 2019) –The Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic presented by Chase Private Client is excited to announce that one of the most successful artists of all-time, the legendary Barry Gibb, will perform at the Black Tie Gala held on Saturday, November 23 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. 

I am thrilled beyond words that this iconic artist will be performing at our 30^th anniversary celebration,” stated Chris Evert. “This is a once in a life-time opportunity to hear some of the greatest hits of all time - LIVE!”

With a career that has spanned more than five decades, Barry Gibb stands as one of the most prolific singer/songwriter/producers of the modern era. As co-founder of the Bee Gee’s, Barry, along with his brothers Maurice and Robin, became one of the biggest groups of all time.

Hailing from Great Britain, the Bee Gee’s released a string of hits that broke through in America including “To Love Somebody,” “Lonely Days,” “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart,” "Jive Talkin" and "You Should Be Dancing.”  But what came next would cement the bands epicenter as the sound of the decade; the best-selling movie soundtrack of all-time Saturday Night Fever. The Grammy Award winning hits included, "Staying Alive,” "Night Fever” and "How Deep Is Your Love.”

 Barry would go on to co/write/produce numerous hits including “I Just Want To Be Your Everything,” “Tragedy,” “Woman In Love,” “Grease,” “Islands In The Stream” and many more.

He has received eight Grammy’s including the Grammy Legend Award, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the American Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, the BMI Icon Award and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2004, the Bee Gee’s received one of Britain’s highest honors when they were made

Commanders of the British Empire. After the passing of his brothers, Barry went on a world tour in 2013, recorded a solo album in 2016, and was Knighted ‘Sir Barry Gibb’ by Prince Charles for his services to music and charity in 2018.

 The elegant black-tie Gala on November 23 includes dinner, dancing, cocktails, and live and silent auctions.  Tickets are $750 per person and can be purchased at www.chrisevert.org/tickets/.

 The three-day Pro-Celebrity charity event (November 22-24) also includes two days of celebrity tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. Proceeds from the event are distributed to programs funded through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County.

 Sponsors of the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic include Chase Private Client, Boca Raton Resort and Club, City of Delray Beach, Clive Daniel Home, Fairfield by Marriott Boca Raton, Hospital for Special Surgery, iheart media, IOMAXIS, ISG Graphics, Mayors Jewelers, Printzilla, Residence Inn by Marriott Boca Raton, Swiss Airlines, Travelhost of Palm Beach, Ultimate Software, and Wyndham Boca Raton and Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort.

 Tickets for this year’s event are now on sale and range in price from $20 to $900. Purchase tickets online at www.chrisevert.org/tickets/ or call 561-394-2400.

Since 1989, Chris Evert Charities has raised more than $25 million in an ongoing campaign to provide a bright future for Florida's most at-risk children. With the help of loyal and generous sponsors, participating celebrities, legions of volunteers and a dedicated staff, Chris Evert continues to raise monies to fund programs through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County. The event is one of South Florida's longest-running charity events hosted by a former professional athlete. For more information, visit www.chrisevert.org.

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