Robin Gibb at the Energy Globe Awards
(April 11, 2007)
Robin Gibb was at the European Parliament in Brussels to present a Youth Award at the Energy Globe Awards gala.
He also performed How deep is your love.
This interview with Robin is from the European Parliament site:
Energy Globe Awards - small projects making a big difference
Bee Gee Robin Gibb
One of the guests at the Global Energy award was Robin Gibb, member of the legendary pop group the Bee Gees. Before presenting the prize in the "Youth", he performed live in the plenary hemicycle the Bee Gees hit "How deep is your love?" At the end of the show he and violinist Nigel Kennedy performed "Words". Later, our editors grabbed a moment to ask him a few questions.
What can an individual do to change the course of the world?
"One person can change the way many people think. Sometimes one voice can be enough to break others out of their mindsets, that there's nothing they can do".
You presented the best youth project today. How important is it to bring the issue to the younger generation?
"It is very important to get young people involved, because they are the society tomorrow. Getting them as early as possible is what counts. That is my mission: to get young people involved".
Do you see yourself as a role model?
"I like to see myself as a role model. I like to be a particle, a beginning for change, a source for inspiration".
Can music be a power for a new industrial revolution towards cleaner energy?
"Music can move a lot, but it is not enough. People have to remember the message and then live with it. But they should make sure they hold onto the message. And here I am talking especially again about young people. The young people are the future".
Have you ever performed in a Parliament before?
"Yes, in Moscow"
How did you enjoy performing in the European Parliament?
"Great, it was very nice. I liked the event. It produces a positive effect, I'm proud to be part of it; it's an ongoing thing, a part of a massive jigsaw".
