[AlexGTAGamer]

The famous Bee Gee Robin Gibb who you all know has been fighting a very long battle against colon and liver cancer has now lost his battle against the disease.

God bless and rest in peace Gibb.

Full story can be found here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18140862



Alas another great musical icon of mine has died, my list of icons is coming ever more closer to an end now.

-EDIT-

Coverage of Robin's funeral:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/...-is-buried.html

This post has been edited by AlexGTAGamer on Sunday, Jun 10 2012, 00:43

[trip]

I was just about to update the Bee Gees thread.

I grew up during disco, "Stayin' Alive" was one of my first cassettes, loved the Bee Gees.

The world is losing a lot of it's core musical people. My question is - are there new musicians to replace the ones we lose? Or are we just going to run out of well known names in music soon...?



Robin, thanks for making the 70s as wacky and carefree as they were.

[Algonquin Bridge]

I'm deeply saddened by this news; especially as he was doing so well after his coma. I mean, for someone of his age (and what illnesses and surgery he'd been through) to survive that is impressive.

Sad to see the Brothers Gibb reduced to just the Brother Gibb.



Am I right in thinking that Robin sings the lead on Nights On Broadway? Because it's one of my favourites, and it definitely doesn't sound like Barry's falsetto...and did Maurice ever take the lead?

[NikoGTA4]

I"m crying right now. I've always listened to the Bee Gees and i've been a fan for so long. I can't believe he's dead. I don't know, i thought he was alright. I'm shocked right now.

[Ryda King]

I don't believe in God, but rest in piece, brother. You'll be remembered.

[JOSEPH X]

QUOTE (AlexGTAGamer @ Sunday, May 20 2012, 23:27)

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Thank you for a really beautiful obit post alex.

I've just finished work not fifty yards from where the Gibb brothers grew up in Chorlton, Manchester - a city which is proud to be associated with the Bee Gees.

Like trip I grew up with their 70's disco hits playing all the time at home, as four of my older sisters really loved the disco scene.

What a career! 60's 70's & 80's mega-hits, not just for the Bee Gees, but they also wrote many songs for other superstars. Great harmonies and melodies by Robin, are what I think made them such a massive group. Their music and influence will of course live on, and when people look back on that era in hundreds of years they'll no doubt be remembered.

RIP Robin.

[Slamman]

I had reported him coming out of a coma and we were pretty happy to hear he could even communicate, hopefully some words were exchanged with his loved ones. So sad

[nightwalker83]

Yeah, he will be missed! The Bee Gees not mention any band that lasts decades and continues to have hits in the decades after the band was first formed are worthy of respect.

[ilovebender.com]

R.I.P Bee Gee dude, isn't there 1 left now?

[NaidRaida]

QUOTE (ilovebender.com @ Monday, May 21 2012, 15:01)

R.I.P Bee Gee dude, isn't there 1 left now?

Barry Gibb is still alive. Maurice died in 2003. That was a really nice and classic band, big reputation. RIP Robin Gibb.

[02fishera]

I've never really been a fan of the Bee Gee's, but I remember seeing him being a judge on Fame Academy several years ago and I couldn't help but admire his knowledge and love of music, as well the advice he'd given to the contestants. There was none of those clichés like the ones that get thrown about on the X Factor and other shows by people who are supposed to be "industry experts."

Its terrible to lose such a respected icon, especially after putting up a courageous effort in his fight for his life.

R.I.P. Robin.

[Radoonhagaydoon]

colon cancer and liver cancer as well??


god damn it

cause I have UC - which is a IBD

and I could get Colon cancer down the road if I'm not careful

anyways

RIP even tho I don't the person

[Slamman]

As fans we TYPICALLY don't know a celeb from movies or music, but let's face it, God's honest truth is that they touch our lives with their art

I saw some new interview footage today and I believe VH1 is putting a special together as we type to honor him and the band's legacy. We'll keep updating you all here

[AlexGTAGamer]

I'm amazed at just how many people are paying tribute/giving condolences over the death of Robin.

Some include:
- Gary Barlow
- One of the Gallagher brothers
- Tony Blair
- The Help for Heroes site on FB (as Robin did a lot of work for charity).
- Both The Who and Queen official pages on FB.
- And not to mention many people on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, other social networking sites, many media outlets (TV, radio etc.), the list goes on and on, it's very touching.

Also I found this news article on a soon to be held memorial service for Robin:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showb...-Cathedral.html

EDIT: More notable people paying tribute/condolences:

- Celine Dion
- Roger Daltery
- Ed Milliband MP - Labour
- John Travolta

Also this floral tribute was placed on the Bee Gee's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


This post has been edited by AlexGTAGamer on Wednesday, May 23 2012, 03:19

[HOLDMYBALLSACK]

sad, RIP


i used to dance to the beegees when i was little.