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The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s.
- Barry Gibb
Barry Gibb. Sir Barry Alan Crompton Gibb AC CBE (born 1...
- Robin Gibb
Robin Hugh Gibb CBE (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) was a...
- Maurice Gibb
Maurice Ernest Gibb CBE (/ ˈ m ɒr ɪ s /; 22 December 1949 –...
- 1st
Bee Gees' 1st is the third studio album by the Bee Gees, and...
- Spicks and Specks
Spicks and Specks is the second studio album by the Bee...
- Bee Gees Discography
The discography of the British-Australian musical group Bee...
- Barry Gibb
Feb 25, 2022 · Originally known as The Rattlesnakes, the British brothers were successful as the Bee Gees first in Australia in the late '50s and early '60s. They started gaining more momentum internationally in the late '60s but also underwent some personnel changes, with Robin briefly leaving the band to go solo.
The principal members were Barry Gibb (b. September 1, 1946, Isle of Man), Robin Gibb (b. December 22, 1949, Isle of Man—d. May 20, 2012, London, England), and Maurice Gibb (b. December 22, 1949, Isle of Man—d. January 12, 2003, Miami, Florida, U.S.).
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- The Gibb Brothers Were Performing in Public by The Late 1950s
- They Were Discovered Singing at Australia's Redcliffe Speedway
- Australian Pop Star Col Joye Brought The Bee Gees Into The Big Time
As recalled in The Ultimate Biography of The Bee Gees: Tales of The Brothers Gibb, Barbara returned home one day to find her father-in-law watching television. She offered to turn down what sounded like the radio playing in another room, only to realize that the music was coming from nine-year-old Barry and his six-year-old brothers singing in unis...
By 1959, Barry was earning pocket change by selling sodas during races at Redcliffe Speedway. Eventually, he reeled Robin and Maurice into the business, his guitar and their combined vocals drawing a crowd of would-be customers. It also drew the attention of Redcliffe Speedway owner Bill Goode, who invited the boys to sing over the PA system, and a...
By September 1962, the BGs were enjoying a residency at the Beachcombers Hotel in the tourist area of Surfers Paradise when they learned that Australian pop star Col Joye was passing through town. Depending on the account, either Barry or Hugh convinced the hitmaker to hear the group sing. Floored by their soaring harmonies, Joye promised to take t...
Though the Bee Gees wrote and recorded music for over 40 years, their origin story begins even earlier. The three brothers displayed a remarkable aptitude for songwriting and their trademark harmonies even as young boys.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Publisher: A&E; Television Networks. Last Updated: May 19, 2021. Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. Singing with two of his brothers as the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb scored numerous hits in...
