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Robin Gibb Dead at 62: Bee Gees Legend Dies, Leaves Legacy of Pop Hits
- Posted on May 20th 2012 7:24PM by Kenneth Partridge
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Known for such classic hits as "How Deep Is Your Love?" and "Stayin' Alive," Gibb made headlines in recent months for his public battles with colon and liver cancer. On April 14, Gibb had been hospitalized in London after falling into a coma, but a little over a week later, he miraculously woke up. By April 30, he was up and learning to walk again. But on the evening of May 20, family spokesman Doug Wright released a statement saying he had succumbed.
"The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time."
Robin is survived by his brother Barry, the eldest of the Bee Gees' three founders. Robin's twin, Maurice, died in 2003, effectively ending a group that, over its remarkable 40-plus-year run, sold more than 220 million albums.
Initially a pop-rock act based in Australia -- where they lived from 1958 through 1967, when they returned to their native United Kingdom -- the brothers Gibb hit their commercial peak in the 1970s, emerging as disco icons. Their soundtrack to the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever has sold more than 15 million copies and remains synonymous with the era.
In addition to their memorable melodies, the Gibbs specialized in tight three-part harmonies -- a sound made all the more distinct by Barry's inimitable falsetto.
The Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, and while there had been talk of a reunion following Maurice's death, the group's final album, This Is Where I Came In, was released in 2001.
Robin suffered from abdominal ailments throughout his later years, and in 2010, he underwent surgery for a blocked intestine, the same condition that killed Maurice. In November of last year, shortly after an emergency hospitalization, Robin claimed to be feeling better and dreaming of a return to the stage.
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I listen to the Bee Gees every night on my i-pod when i need to relax after work and before bed.. never get tired of their music and will always miss them. i live in NY and hope some day Barry will do a concert here
January 26 2013 at 11:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIts very sad to hear of the passing of Robin Gibb; a great artist and human being. What a talented group with brothers Barry and Maurice. Also Andy the youngest who died before his time. I remember all their songs; they will be missed. Bobby
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May 24 2012 at 12:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYes - "One NIght Only" is a great CD. Never get tired of it. The Bee Gees are truly the top of my list of bands. I am so sorry we have lost another great artist. We can only keep playing their music and keep them alive in our hearts.
We are losing so many great artists. It's a bummer to get old. But we have lived with the great music creators and will continue to listen to the wonderful music they gave us.
Thank you and I wish you peace.
So very heart-sick over the news that Robin has passed. I want to believe that he has joined his brothers in heaven where they are playing gospel music and that I will see and hear him again some day. God bless the family left behind.
May 22 2012 at 2:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'M sorry to hear that Robin Gibbs passed away.They was one of my favorite groups i grew up with loved their music.They was a wonderful group will be missed.
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Greatest of the "British Invasion", and the absolute best concert I ever attended....still listen to them all the time!!!!
May 21 2012 at 10:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySaw the Bee Gees in '68 in the "Theatre in the Round" in Nanuet., The opening act for them was the little known duo , at the time, Hall & Oates. What a show. Well, before the disco era they did all their greats....NY Mining Disaster, Gotta Get A Mesage, Massachussetts, etc.. One of my all time favorite groups. Safe harbor Robin.
May 21 2012 at 7:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyBee Gees what a great guys, wonderful music, when I was sad, the music always lifted me up. Happy times!!!!
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