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generalmax
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# Posted: 21 May 2012 17:33
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Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died aged 62 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
The announcement was made by his family with "great sadness".
British-born Gibb's musical career began when he formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice in 1958.
The group are among the biggest-selling of all time with hits spanning five decades, including Stayin' Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Massachusetts and Night Fever.
Gibb's family said in a statement: "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
Thanks for the music Robin - you're a Legend
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7of24
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# Posted: 21 May 2012 18:29
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yeah thats sad, not a big bee gees fan but got to say they had some BIG hits back in the day and sad to hear someone like him die, but also got to say at least he isnt in pain anymore either. because stuff like that can get pretty painful, even with meds. but isnt robin gibb the 2nd brother that passed away recently, thought there was one other that passed away not to long ago as well
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generalmax
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# Posted: 23 May 2012 13:08
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Yeah, there were four brothers
Bee Gees comprised three of the brothers: Barry Gibb (born 1946) and fraternal twin brothers Robin (1949–2012) and Maurice Gibb (1949–2003)
Andy (1958–1988)
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