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Vahan · 05-20-2012, 06:52 PM

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...at-62-20120520

David Browne
May 20, 2012 6:35 PM ET

Robin Gibb, one-third of the Bee Gees, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer, his spokesperson has confirmed via a statement. Gibb was 62 years old.

"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," reads the statement. "The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time."

Two years ago, Gibb battled colon and liver cancer, but despite making what he called a "spectacular recovery," a secondary tumor recently developed, complicated by a case of pneumonia.

Gibb was born in Manchester, England, in 1949, along with twin brother Maurice. (Maurice died in 2003 of complications from a twisted intestine; eerily, Robin had surgery for the same medical issue in 2010.) Along with their older brother Barry, the brothers began harmonizing as a trio in Australia, where the family moved in 1958. Although the Bee Gees had some success in Australia – they hosted a weekly variety show there – they didn't truly arrive until they returned to England and signed with manager Robert Stigwood. Robin's quivering, vulnerable voice was featured prominently on several of the group's earliest and most Beatles-eque hits, including "New York Mining Disaster 1941," "I Started a Joke," "Massachusetts," and "I've Gotta Get a Message to You."

Although he looked and sounded like the meekest Bee Gee, Robin grew into the family rebel. By 1969, he and Barry were feuding over whose song should be singles, and Robin, then 20, was declared a "ward of the state" by their father when his drinking and partying seemed to take over his life. "It happened so fast that we lost communication between us," Gibb later recalled. "It was just madness, really."

But it also Robin who, in 1971, made the first call to Barry to reunite with his brothers. Robin's solo career had stalled, and Barry and Maurice's attempts to continue as the Bee Gees as a duo had floundered as well. "If we hadn't been related, we would probably have never gotten back together," Robin said at the time. Robin's voice was heard, beautifully, on the chorus of their minor 1972 hit "Run to Me."

The Bee Gees' massive second wind arrived with their proto disco hit, "Jive Talkin'," in 1975; two years later, their contributions to Saturday Night Fever made them bigger stars than ever. Most of the hits from that era featured Barry's falsetto voice, but the brothers' vocal blend remained an indelible apart of their sound.

The group entered another fallow period during the early Eighties, although during this time, Robin produced a semi-hit album by Jimmy Ruffin, brother of the Temptations' David Ruffin. The last Bee Gees album, This Is Where I Came In, was released in 2001. Two years later, Maurice died, and with his passing the Bee Gees ended. (Their other, younger brother Andy died in 1988.)

Robin and Barry reunited periodically – in 2010, they made an appearance on American Idol and inducted ABBA into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – and talked about a duo tour, but nothing materialized. Robin, though, kept his hand in music. With his son Robin-John, he wrote an ambitious piece, The Titanic Requiem, a mix of orchestral and vocal pieces telling the story of the doomed liner on the 100th anniversary of its sinking. "It's a serious subject and it's not a rock opera," Gibb said before its debut. "There are no backbeats. This could have been written 300 years ago."

Featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the work had its world premiere in London on April 10th. But in a sign that Gibb's health had taken a turn for the worse, he wasn't able to attend. Ironically, next week's episode of Glee will include covers of Bee Gees songs from Saturday Night Fever.

Zoneboy · 05-20-2012, 07:04 PM

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(CNN) -- Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the disco group the Bee Gees behind "Saturday Night Fever" and other hits from the 1970s, died on Sunday, according to a statement on his website.

He was 62.

Gibb "passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery," said the statement, which was attributed to his family.

The Brothers Gibb -- calling themselves the Bee Gees -- soared to renown as one of the most successful British groups after the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta was built around the group's falsetto voices and disco songs.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, the Bee Gees sold more than 200 million albums, and their soundtrack album to "Saturday Night Fever" was the top-selling album until Michael Jackson's "Thriller" claimed that distinction in the 1980s

Vahan · 05-20-2012, 07:10 PM

And only one Bee Gee left. Barry.

I wonder if Robin will be buried next to Andy and Maurice?

McGillicuddy · 05-20-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

And only one Bee Gee left. Barry.

I wonder if Robin will be buried next to Andy and Maurice?

Wow! 3 of the 4 Gibbs Brothers gone!

angiefan · 05-20-2012, 07:24 PM

i wondering the same thing. if robin will be buried next to his twin maurice and younger brother andy. only one left is barry.

Sharop · 05-20-2012, 08:51 PM

I'm really, really sad about this. I love the Bee Gees. I've always had a soft spot for Robin.

He's put up such a long battle, I had some hope that he might pull through.

duckie · 05-20-2012, 09:15 PM

May he rest in peace now. 2012 has been a really bad year now for the world of music.

Schmoopie · 05-20-2012, 09:30 PM

That's a shame. Sorry to hear about this. The Bee Gees were an amazing group.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-20-2012, 10:01 PM

RIP

catlover79 · 05-20-2012, 10:34 PM

I'm so sad to hear this, but not really surprised. He fought a heck of a battle.

Within three days, we lose two icons of 1970s music, in particular the disco era - first Donna Summer and now Robin Gibb. WOW.

My heart and prayers go out to Robin's wife, his children, and his family - most especially Barry and their mother, Barbara.

dakert · 05-20-2012, 10:54 PM

Doesnt this happen a lot of ways with Cancer--You are sick, you seem to get better and then bam in a short while you are gone. Thinking of my mother's parents, my parents and my dog (beagle) Hiney. I had cancer but I made it through-23 years now. I think I will watch some Bee Gees videos on Youtube tonight.

catlover79 · 05-20-2012, 11:04 PM

What's really weird is that I was listening to some of Robin's solo stuff today on my iPod at work (I had it on shuffle). But yes, you're right - that's the evil of the disease. It's very tricky.

Brian Damage · 05-20-2012, 11:08 PM

catlover79 · 05-21-2012, 12:25 AM

Andy's remains are in a vault at Forest Lawn Cemetery just outside of LA. They also showed his grave on his episode of Behind the Music:

http://www.gravehunter.net/andy_gibb.htm

I'm not sure where Maurice is buried, but I'm guessing probably somewhere in his and Barry's adopted home state of Florida.

Robin was always the one who kept the strongest ties to their native UK, so he may be laid to rest there. His wife and youngest son live in England, and may want to have his grave close by.

Of course, I'm just guessing.

Robin - thank you for sharing your musical gifts with the world and giving it such joy.

catlover79 · 05-21-2012, 12:31 AM

My heart just breaks for Barry, who has now seen all three of his younger siblings (and the other 2/3 of the Bee Gees) pass away. Even more so, I feel so bad for Barbara Gibb, who now has to lay to rest a THIRD child in her lifetime (I believe she is in her 90s now). God bless the entire Gibb family...

05-20-2012, 06:52 PM	#1
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Robin Gibb dies at 62 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...at-62-20120520 David Browne May 20, 2012 6:35 PM ET Robin Gibb, one-third of the Bee Gees, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer, his spokesperson has confirmed via a statement. Gibb was 62 years old. "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," reads the statement. "The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time." Two years ago, Gibb battled colon and liver cancer, but despite making what he called a "spectacular recovery," a secondary tumor recently developed, complicated by a case of pneumonia. Gibb was born in Manchester, England, in 1949, along with twin brother Maurice. (Maurice died in 2003 of complications from a twisted intestine; eerily, Robin had surgery for the same medical issue in 2010.) Along with their older brother Barry, the brothers began harmonizing as a trio in Australia, where the family moved in 1958. Although the Bee Gees had some success in Australia – they hosted a weekly variety show there – they didn't truly arrive until they returned to England and signed with manager Robert Stigwood. Robin's quivering, vulnerable voice was featured prominently on several of the group's earliest and most Beatles-eque hits, including "New York Mining Disaster 1941," "I Started a Joke," "Massachusetts," and "I've Gotta Get a Message to You." Although he looked and sounded like the meekest Bee Gee, Robin grew into the family rebel. By 1969, he and Barry were feuding over whose song should be singles, and Robin, then 20, was declared a "ward of the state" by their father when his drinking and partying seemed to take over his life. "It happened so fast that we lost communication between us," Gibb later recalled. "It was just madness, really." But it also Robin who, in 1971, made the first call to Barry to reunite with his brothers. Robin's solo career had stalled, and Barry and Maurice's attempts to continue as the Bee Gees as a duo had floundered as well. "If we hadn't been related, we would probably have never gotten back together," Robin said at the time. Robin's voice was heard, beautifully, on the chorus of their minor 1972 hit "Run to Me." The Bee Gees' massive second wind arrived with their proto disco hit, "Jive Talkin'," in 1975; two years later, their contributions to Saturday Night Fever made them bigger stars than ever. Most of the hits from that era featured Barry's falsetto voice, but the brothers' vocal blend remained an indelible apart of their sound. The group entered another fallow period during the early Eighties, although during this time, Robin produced a semi-hit album by Jimmy Ruffin, brother of the Temptations' David Ruffin. The last Bee Gees album, This Is Where I Came In, was released in 2001. Two years later, Maurice died, and with his passing the Bee Gees ended. (Their other, younger brother Andy died in 1988.) Robin and Barry reunited periodically – in 2010, they made an appearance on American Idol and inducted ABBA into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – and talked about a duo tour, but nothing materialized. Robin, though, kept his hand in music. With his son Robin-John, he wrote an ambitious piece, The Titanic Requiem, a mix of orchestral and vocal pieces telling the story of the doomed liner on the 100th anniversary of its sinking. "It's a serious subject and it's not a rock opera," Gibb said before its debut. "There are no backbeats. This could have been written 300 years ago." Featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the work had its world premiere in London on April 10th. But in a sign that Gibb's health had taken a turn for the worse, he wasn't able to attend. Ironically, next week's episode of Glee will include covers of Bee Gees songs from Saturday Night Fever.

05-20-2012, 07:04 PM	#2
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05-20-2012, 07:24 PM	#5
angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	robin gibb 1949-2012 i wondering the same thing. if robin will be buried next to his twin maurice and younger brother andy. only one left is barry.

05-20-2012, 08:51 PM	#6
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I'm really, really sad about this. I love the Bee Gees. I've always had a soft spot for Robin. He's put up such a long battle, I had some hope that he might pull through.
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duckie Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 13, 2011 Location: south Posts: 1,784	May he rest in peace now. 2012 has been a really bad year now for the world of music.
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05-20-2012, 07:10 PM	#3
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	And only one Bee Gee left. Barry. I wonder if Robin will be buried next to Andy and Maurice?

05-20-2012, 09:30 PM	#8
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05-20-2012, 10:34 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I'm so sad to hear this, but not really surprised. He fought a heck of a battle. Within three days, we lose two icons of 1970s music, in particular the disco era - first Donna Summer and now Robin Gibb. WOW. My heart and prayers go out to Robin's wife, his children, and his family - most especially Barry and their mother, Barbara.
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dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Doesnt this happen a lot of ways with Cancer--You are sick, you seem to get better and then bam in a short while you are gone. Thinking of my mother's parents, my parents and my dog (beagle) Hiney. I had cancer but I made it through-23 years now. I think I will watch some Bee Gees videos on Youtube tonight.

05-20-2012, 11:04 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	What's really weird is that I was listening to some of Robin's solo stuff today on my iPod at work (I had it on shuffle). But yes, you're right - that's the evil of the disease. It's very tricky.

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05-21-2012, 12:25 AM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Andy's remains are in a vault at Forest Lawn Cemetery just outside of LA. They also showed his grave on his episode of Behind the Music: http://www.gravehunter.net/andy_gibb.htm I'm not sure where Maurice is buried, but I'm guessing probably somewhere in his and Barry's adopted home state of Florida. Robin was always the one who kept the strongest ties to their native UK, so he may be laid to rest there. His wife and youngest son live in England, and may want to have his grave close by. Of course, I'm just guessing. Robin - thank you for sharing your musical gifts with the world and giving it such joy.

05-21-2012, 12:31 AM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	My heart just breaks for Barry, who has now seen all three of his younger siblings (and the other 2/3 of the Bee Gees) pass away. Even more so, I feel so bad for Barbara Gibb, who now has to lay to rest a THIRD child in her lifetime (I believe she is in her 90s now). God bless the entire Gibb family...