Robin Gibb was a British singer, songwriter, and musician best known as a member of the Bee Gees. Born on December 22, 1949, in Douglas, Isle of Man, Robin Gibb formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice. The trio rose to fame in the late 1960s and became one of the most successful music acts of all time. Robin Gibb’s distinctive high-pitched voice contributed to the Bee Gees’ signature sound, which blended pop, rock, and disco elements. Some of their most famous hits include “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Night Fever.” Robin Gibb passed away on May 20, 2012, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.
Robin Gibb Facts
1- Gibb was born in Douglas on the Isle of Man in 22 December 1949
2- Robin Born at 3:15am.
3- His first band was called The Rattlesnakes.
4- Robin and Maurice are twins. Barry is three years older.
5- Robin Gibb Appeared on the title track of the 1978 children’s music album Sesame Street Fever.
6- From 2008 to 2011, Robin Gibb was President of the Heritage Foundation, honouring figures in British culture
7- Robin Gibb Composed, with his son Robin-John Gibb, his first classical piece, The Titanic Requiem, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, in 2012.
8- In 1997, Robin Gibb was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, US as a member of the Bee Gees
9- In 1984, Robin Gibb released his third solo album Secret Agent, a new wave/synthpop-influenced LP
10- Robin Gibb Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994 with brothers Barry and Maurice.
11- Robin Gibb married secretary Molly Hullis in 1968, and they divorced in 1980
12- Robin Gibb primarily played a variety of keyboards, notably piano , acoustic guitar, organ and Mellotron
13- Robin Gibb Survivor, along with his first wife Molly, of the infamous Hither Green train wreck of 1967, which killed nearly 50 people.
14- Robin Gibb Awarded a CBE, or Commander of the Order of British Empire, by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year’s Eve Honors List 2001.
15- Robin Gibb was initially successful with a number 2 UK hit, “Saved by the Bell”, which sold over one million copies and received a gold disc
16-After being diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer, Robin died of kidney and liver failure in 2012. He was 62.