Leefro
05-20-2012, 11:14 PM
Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family have said.
British-born Gibb, 62, had been battling colon and liver cancer.
Gibb's musical career began when he formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice in 1958.
The group is among the biggest-selling groups of all time with hits spanning six decades including Stayin' Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Massachusetts and Night Fever.
In a statement, Gibb's family said they were announcing his death with "great sadness".
Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as "one of the major figures in the history of British music".
'Monumental accomplishments'
"Everyone should be aware that the Bee Gees are second only to Lennon and McCartney as the most successful songwriting unit in British popular music," he said.
"Their accomplishments have been monumental.
"Not only have they written their own number one hits, but they wrote huge hit records for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Celine Dion, Destiny's Child, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, the list goes on and on.
"What must also be said is Robin had one of the best white soul voices ever. He was singing lead on his first number one when he was 17, that was Massachusetts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18140862
British-born Gibb, 62, had been battling colon and liver cancer.
Gibb's musical career began when he formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice in 1958.
The group is among the biggest-selling groups of all time with hits spanning six decades including Stayin' Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Massachusetts and Night Fever.
In a statement, Gibb's family said they were announcing his death with "great sadness".
Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as "one of the major figures in the history of British music".
'Monumental accomplishments'
"Everyone should be aware that the Bee Gees are second only to Lennon and McCartney as the most successful songwriting unit in British popular music," he said.
"Their accomplishments have been monumental.
"Not only have they written their own number one hits, but they wrote huge hit records for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Celine Dion, Destiny's Child, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, the list goes on and on.
"What must also be said is Robin had one of the best white soul voices ever. He was singing lead on his first number one when he was 17, that was Massachusetts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18140862