*According to a family spokesperson, Robin Gibb, who joined two of his brothers in forming the Bee Gees pop group that helped define the disco era with the best-selling soundtrack to 1977′s “Saturday Night Fever,” has died at 62.
Gibb had been hospitalized in London with advanced colorectal cancer. He had intestinal surgery in March and, after contracting pneumonia, was unable to attend the April 10 premiere in London of “The Titanic Requiem,” a classical composition he wrote with his son, Robin-John, to coincide with the 100th anniversary observance of the luxury ocean liner’s sinking. He later fell into a coma but awoke April 21 after his family spent days singing to him at his bedside.
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Check out the one of Robin and the Bee Gee’s biggest hits, the classic “Night Fever”:
Loved the BeeGees !! Back in the day, every song was an INSTANT hit. Soooo sorry to hear of this
This is the second artist from the disco era to leave us in less than a week. He really suffered.
My exact thoughts.
The Bee Gees. The best from down under.
Wow!! They leaving us!!! Sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Robin.~~
Sad(Its only one of them left now?)
RIP Robin Gibb, your music will live on forever!
So sorry to hear this . . . . .RIP Robin
Well, It happens in threes. Chuck, Donna and now Robin. I knew that Robin has been ill for sometime. Condelescenes to the Gibb Family. His suffering is over and may he rest in peace.
Love the Bee Gees, their music had a cross over appeal. They were part of my youth growing up, thanks for the memories Robin. Condolences to his family and friends. ~RIP~
Great music!!!! We are losing our legends.
R.I.P. Robin
Sorry to hear Robin has passed but knew he was extremely ill for some time now. Must be incredibly said for Barry.