Childhood and Education Journey of Gavin Rossdale in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 1, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gavin Rossdale. A timeline of key moments.

Gavin Rossdale is an English musician recognized as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush, which he co-founded in 1992. Following Bush's initial separation in 2002, Rossdale fronted the band Institute and subsequently launched a solo career. He returned to Bush when the band reformed in 2010. Rossdale's contributions to music were acknowledged in 2013 with the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement from the British Academy.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

October 1965: Gavin Rossdale Born

Gavin McGregor Rossdale was born in October 1965. He is an English musician, and best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush.

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1979: Education at Westminster School

In 1979, Gavin Rossdale began his education at the independent Westminster School. He disliked his time there and was the target of bullying.

1989: Birth of Daisy Lowe

In 1989, Pearl Lowe's daughter, Daisy Lowe, was born.

2004: Paternity Test Reveals Rossdale as Father

In 2004, a paternity test revealed that Gavin Rossdale was the father of Pearl Lowe's daughter, Daisy Lowe (born 1989).

May 2006: Birth of First Son

In May 2006, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani had their first son.

August 2008: Birth of Second Son

In August 2008, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani had their second son.

2009: Photos of Daisy and Rossdale's Son Published

In 2009, several websites published photos of Daisy Lowe walking with Gavin Rossdale's son in London.

2010: Improved Relationship with Daisy Lowe

In 2010, both Daisy Lowe and Gavin Rossdale said that their relationship is good and based on respect.

February 2014: Birth of Third Son

In February 2014, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani had their third son.

October 2017: Memorial Concert with Linkin Park

On October 27, 2017, Gavin Rossdale sang with Linkin Park at their special memorial concert in memory of Chester Bennington, performing the song "Leave Out All the Rest".

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2021: Sex Pistols Influence

In 2021, Gavin Rossdale told American Songwriter that The Sex Pistols "changed his life" and that he "fell in love" with them "when I was 11 or 12 years old", having seen them "swearing at Bill Grundy on the TV."