Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies after cancer battle.

Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies after cancer battle.

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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.

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Very sad news indeed.

A wonderful artist, great musician, fantastic singing voice, gone.

I have been dreading this since it was announced a couple of weeks back he had contracted pneumonia.

RIP Robin, you will be sorely missed.

Robin Hugh Gibb, CBE (22 December 1949 - 20 May 2012) was a singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice and elder brother Barry.

Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found major success they returned to the United Kingdom. With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million units, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time. He died after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday 20th May 2012.[1]

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reply to post by woogleuk


No more pain ... R.I.P Robin Gibb

Woody

Very sad news.

RIP Robin. You will be missed.

J

reply to post by woogleuk


Dear woogleuk,

Very sad news, they made so many happy for so long.

Did Obama kill him?

Or was it Soros?

Are they all gone now?

reply to post by stanguilles7


Not funny dude.

reply to post by Saucerwench


No, Barry is still alive, sadly he is the only one left now.

reply to post by woogleuk

Originally posted by stanguilles7
Did Obama kill him?

Or was it Soros?

Hush now grown ups are speaking

R.I.P. Robin Gibb
the Bee Gees remind me of being a kid what a shame

reply to post by darthdamo74


Sorry to ruin your pop culture parade, but I fail to see what is 'alternative' or 'under reported' or 'conspiratorial' about this news of a popular music singer dying.

But... it looks like he's no longer staying alive! huh? Huh?

reply to post by darthdamo74


Yeah, I grew up listening to them and Queen, I was gutted when Freddie died in 91, it's always a shame to lose your idols from youth.

....I'm old ....rest in unison dear gibb

reply to post by stanguilles7


Because it is breaking news, and sorry to burst your bubble, but ATS isn't just about conspiracies.

I posted this so any Beegees fans on ATS who might not be aware of his passing can be informed.

If you don't like or agree with a thread, refrain from posting and showing what an uncaring jackass you are.

Originally posted by stanguilles7
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Sorry to ruin your pop culture parade, but I fail to see what is 'alternative' or 'under reported' or 'conspiratorial' about this news of a popular music singer dying.

But... it looks like he's no longer staying alive! huh? Huh?

Its called paying your respect well done op

Robin harmonizing with his brothers. I've Just Got To Get A Message To You. 1971.

www.youtube.com...

He must have been only 21 in this video. RIP Robin Gibb.

I thought he died last week?

reply to post by stanguilles7

Sorry to ruin your pop culture parade, but I fail to see what is 'alternative' or 'under reported' or 'conspiratorial' about this news of a popular music singer dying.

It is in Off Topic: People so it does not have to be any of the above. Normally I do not have a problem with your comments in threads but I really take exception to the attitude you are displaying here.

This was one of the icons of pop music and a much respected singer and musician. Please refrain from further belittling the memory of a member of a group that some of us grew up listening to. Thank you.

reply to post by violet


No, he was suffering from pneumonia, and it was touch and go, but he pulled through. That makes this news even more of a blow.