May 11, 2008
:: Bee Gees honoured with green plaque
Yesterday Robin Gibb  was star guest at a ceremony to unveil a green plaque honouring the Bee Gees at 67 Brook Street, marking the place they wrote some of their biggest hits. The building was once home to Robert Stigwood, the Bee Gees' former manager, and home to RSO record company
Unlike blue plaques that honour long-gone artists and celebrities, green plaques honour artists who are still alive.
Councillor Robert Davis, Westminster's cabinet member for planning, said: "We are very proud to commemorate the Bee Gees for the great contribution they have made to rock and roll and pop music. The Bee Gees had a vital association with Westminster and this plaque is a reminder that the city's rich heritage is comprised of extraordinary figures from all professions as well as historic buildings."
"It a tremendous honour to be acknowledged for doing something we love," said Robin. "This location means a great deal to us and is somewhere we wrote a lot of our songs. It used to be a hub for meeting up and writing."
Robin added that the plaque would also serve as a memorial to his late twin Maurice, who passed away in 2003.  "It's an honour to him because he is no longer with us and because it is bringing up memories," said Robin.
"We made a conscious decision not to perform without Maurice because we thought that would be in honour of him," added Robin. But he isn't ruling out a comeback.
"To carry on as me and Barry is a little bit emotional at this point but we can't say if that's going to be forever," he said.
He also announced a musical based on the songs of the Bee Gees is being written for London's West End and Broadway, and could be on stage in the next 12-16 months.
Photos available at WireImage and Getty Images.
[Sources: hellomagazine.com, news.bbc.co.uk]

May 11
:: Robin Gibb leads campaign to honour World War II  airmen
Robin Gibb leads a campaign to build a monument to the 54,378 men of Bomber Command who died during the RAF bombing campaign against Germany in the Second World War. Watch video.
[Sources: BBC and Telegraph] 

May 11
:: Robin Gibb and separated fathers
The government has enlisted Robin Gibb, the Bee Gees singer, and Gary Lineker, the sports presenter, to encourage fathers separated from their children to stay close to them.
Robin Gibb has taped an interview for dads-space.com, a service helping separated fathers communicate with their children. He talks about his own experience as a separated father.
Read transcript. 
[Source: Timesonline]

April 29
:: "Music legend Robin Gibb makes guest appearance at art show"
"Tuesday night fever was in the air for a West Hampstead artist when one of the Bee Gees turned up at an exhibition of her work.
Marta Grigorieva was unveiling her latest figurative paintings when Robin Gibb made a guest appearance.
The honour came because the artist's new exhibition, One Light, features a short film with music by the Gibb brothers.
"I was showing a six-minute film set to the music of two Bee Gees songs so he wanted to honour that," said Ms Grigorieva, of Gondar Gardens.
Read full story at Ham High.

April 29
:: "Bee Gee Robin Gibb pulls out of charity bash as son is ill"
The Mirror: Robin Gibb had to pull out of a charity bash after spending all night at this sick son's hospital bedside.
The Bee Gees star was "desperately worried" for Robin-John, 25, after his pancreas flared up and he was rushed for treatment.
A source said: "RJ was poorly before with pancreas trouble. Last time he was in intensive care so the family took no chances."
The singer, 58, was due to attend a London charity lunch on Sunday but pulled out after staying up all night by his son's bed.
A source said: "Robin never lets anyone down so everyone knew it was serious."
RJ - who composes film music and was treated near Oxford - went home on Sunday.

April 28
:: Barry Gibb & Young Society of Love and Hope
Barry and Linda Gibb and family recently attended a Young Society of Love and Hope event, with Sacks Fifth Avenue, Ocean Drive- Just Cavalli Fall 2008 fashion show and cocktail reception. 
Photos of the Gibb Family can be seen at socialmiami.com 
[Posted by Jennifer]

April 28
:: Barry Gibb & Miami Beach Health Foundation
At this link you can watch a video  with Barry asking for support for the Miami Beach Health Foundation.  [Posted by Dee Cheek]

April 28
:: Britain's Top 50 Music Millionaires/UK Rich List
BRITAIN'S TOP 50 MUSIC MILLIONAIRES 
Barry and Robin Gibb Ranking: 21 
Worth: £120m 
UK RICH LIST 
Barry and Robin Gibb Ranking: 644
Worth: £120m
[Posted by Rodrigo. Sources: TimesOnline and The Independent]

April 28
:: Barry and family on "Social Affairs" magazine 
In its April/may 2008 issue the magazine "Social Affairs" reports the Love & Hope held in February and includes several photographs. You can see them at Ellan Vannin.
[Posted by Ana from Ellan Vannin]

April 24
:: Terri Bridge 
Terri Bridge, who for many years ran the Bee Gees Fan Club, lost her battle with cancer and passed away on April 19th.
Our condolences to her family and friends.
You can leave messages to celebrate her life at the Bee Gees Fan Club message board.
[Posted by Dee Cheek. Source: BarryGibb.com]

April 22
:: Robin Gibb interview 
Robin was on April 20 at BBC Radio 2. He was interviewed in Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch. 
You can listen to it at this link (the interview begins at around 23:20:00)
[Posted by Marco Aurelio]

April 22
:: 54 Seconds tour 
Spencer Gibb's band will be touring the USA from May 5th through May 21st. More info at antimusic.com

April 20
:: Barry Gibb chat 
Click here for the transcript. At Ellan Vannin you can also see a photo taken this Thursday.
[Posted by Ana from Ellan Vannin]

April 20
:: Tribute band concert in Uruguay
Bee Gees tribute band "Geminis" will perform in Colonia, Uruguay on Saturday May 10th (Salon Costa del Plata). Further details at lanochedelosrecuerdos.com .

April 18
:: Barry Gibb chat announced
According to BarryGibb.com Barry Gibb will chat with fans this Saturday April 19th at 3pm (Miami time).

April 16
:: Barry Gibb gets police badge
Barry got an honorary Miami police badge on April 9.  Linda attended the ceremony with the police chief in Miami Beach. Photos available at BarryGibb.com [Posted by Rick Palato]

April 16
:: Barry Gibb & ONJ duet
"Olivia Newton John and Friends" featuring duet with Barry Gibb will be released in Australia on May 3rd. International release will follow.
[Posted by Bazzie. Source: olivianewton-john.com]

April 15
:: Barry Gibb on Swedish TV
On Saturday, there was an interview with among others Barry Gibb, on the Swedish TV-channel SVT1. It will be sent again on today (15 april) at 8:00 pm GMT, and on Friday, 17 april at 2:30, GMT. 
There is seven music programs, that are called "Sixties". There is interviews with many famous artists. The interview with Barry Gibb took place in 2006. You can read about (in Swedish) at SVT 
[Posted by Sten Darell]

April 15
:: Gibb songs by Lulu
A new LuLu collection called the Atco sessions 1969-1972 has been added to iTunes in the UK and features a number of Gibb compositions including Melody Fair, Morning of my life, Marley Purt Drive, Bury me down by the river and  the amazing Maurice Gibb produced Everybody's got to clap.  The album can be accessed at this link.  I would be interested to know if Maurice was involved in any of the other songs which feature on this album as he was bound to have been around during the sessions?  The Atco sessions is also available on double CD from HMV.  LuLu does a great job on these Gibb songs and Everybody's got to clap is something special and includes a Country Woman-esque intro.
[Posted by Austen Stewart]

April 15
:: Robin Gibb and Valeriya wheabouts
This page gives links to articles and other info (a link refers to a video) on Robin Gibb and Valeriya. [Posted by Cristina Pimentel]

April 12
:: Bee Gees plaque unveiling
According to the Heritage Foundation, on May 10th, 2008 a blue plaque in honour of the Bee Gees will be unveiled in London at 67 Brook Street (RSO headquarters were there). The unveiling will be followed by lunch at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Robin Gibb will attend the event, and his brother Barry might be there too.
For further details (including how to buy tickets for the event) please visit the Heritage Foundation website. [Posted by Ninneke]

March 31
:: Robin Gibb  on TV (UK)
Robin Gibb was today on "This Morning". You can watch the Video at YouTube. [Posted by Marco Giustino]

March 3
:: "The Heart Knows"
This is the title of the song Barry Gibb has recorded with Olivia Newton-John for her album "Olivia Newton John and Friends: The Great Walk To Beijing. A Celebration in Song" to raise funds for the "Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre"
"The Heart Knows" was written by Barry Gibb and his sons Steve and Ashley. You can read about it at olivianewton-john.com. [Posted by Rodrigo and Louis Galetto]

March 29
:: Robin Gibb to appear on TV (UK)
Robin will be on television in the UK on Monday 31st March on "This Morning" on ITV1, between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm British Summer Time (9:30-11:30 am GMT). He will talk about the 30th anniversary of "Stayin' Alive".
[Posted by Abul Islam]

March 17
:: Robin in Moscow
Robin is in Moscow to help promote Russian singer Valeriya's new album, which includes a version of Stayin Alive. To promote the release she gave a concert in Moscow, with Robin Gibb coming especially to sing "Staying Alive" with her. [Source: Russia Today]
You can see a short interview and hear a sample of the upcoming cover of Stayin' Alive by Valerieya and Robin on YouTube
[Posted by Steven Johnson]

March 3, 2008
:: Robin in Dubai
Robin Gibb performed at Dubai Jazz Festival. You can read about it at xpress4me.coml and gulfnews.com, and see photos at this link.
[Posted by Lori Carson and Marco Giustino]

February 28
:: Robin concert in Dubai to be aired?
The arabic tv channel MBC, the official channel of the Dubai Jazz Festival, will possibly air the festival LIVE! Their center is at Dubai Media City and that is where Robin will perform at 10pm this Saturday. UAE time is GMT +4 and MBC can be watched online at mbc-channel.
[Posted by Lori Carson]

February 26
:: Robin Interviewed on Dubai Radio 2
An interview with Robin was aired today in United Arab Emirates. You can watch it at this link.
And watch that photobucket album. . .Lori will post a TON of things after Robin's concert in Dubai.
[Posted by Lori Carson]

February 25
:: Barry Gibb: Duet with Olivia Newton-John?
According to ZM News, Olivia Newton-John has said in an interview that she is recording a new album featuring duets with Cliff Richard, Jimmy Barnes and Barry Gibb.
[Posted by Rodrigo]

February 23
:: Robin Gibb re-records Stayin Alive
"The BEE GEES star ROBIN GIBB has teamed up with a little known Russian pop star to re-record disco classic STAYIN' ALIVE. Russian Valerieya wrote to the singer last year (07), enclosing a copy of her cover of the 1978 classic - and Gibb was so impressed with her talents, he vowed to work with the star and raise her profile in western Europe. Valerieya has sold more than 100 million albums in eastern Europe - but she is still yet to succeed in the rest of the world. She says, "I sent Robin a letter explaining how hard it was for us to get Western music growing up behind the iron curtain (Communist states in Eastern Europe). But I loved the Bee Gees." Gibb says, "She's Russia's top artist and really good."
[Sources: ContactMusic, The Sun]

February 23
:: Bee Gee baby
Travis and Stacey Gibb are expecting their first child in July.
[Posted by Ana from Ellan Vannin]

February 19
:: Love & Hope Ball 2008
Some first photos of this year's the Love and Hope ball (February 16) can be found at this link. There is one picture of Linda, also pictures of Travis with his wife Stacy and Ashley with Therese. A highlight of the evening was when Barry and Linda Gibb's children were honored as the next generation of leaders for Diabetes Research. [Posted by Meryt]
The Brazilian José Américo and wife attended the Love & Hope Ball 2008. José Américo took some pictures with Barry, Linda, Ali, Travis and Ashley. The photos are available on this link. [Posted by Marco Giustino. Thanks to Jose Americo]
A video is available at this link. [Posted by Marco Giustino]

February 13
:: Robin Gibb at London Fashion Week
Two days ago Robin Gibb was at London Fashion Week. Robin, who's currently working on the Bee Gees broadway musical, admitted he was a follower of fashion and tries to catch a show when he's in Milan and Paris too. "I'm here because I like the atmosphere. It's just a good buzz to see all the different styles and the innovations it's very healthy, very inspiring," he said. [Source: thisisnorthscotland. Photos available at Getty Images]

February 13
:: Bee  Gees and Playboy
The Bee Gees have been added to the Playboy Hall Of Fame. Read about it at Contact Music. [Posted by Marc Teixidor and Rodrigo]

February 10
:: Robin Gibb at plaque unveiling
According to The Heritage Foundation (presided by Robin Gibb since January), Robin Gibb attended today the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to British actor John Inman, who died in 2007. The plaque unveiling took place at John Inma's home in London.

February 6
:: Robin Gibb pledges Support for Unique Artist Driven and Digital Only Label
"The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in digital music and entertainment, and Academy Recordings Limited, the new label created by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters, announced at the MIDEM music conference an exclusive worldwide digital licensing agreement.
"Initial participating Academy members include Robin Gibb, Peter Gabriel, Chrissie Hynde..., each of whom will contribute recordings, along with other Academy Ivor Novello Award-winning members. The label’s debut release will feature a multi-genre combination of newly recorded tracks and previously unreleased archive recordings.
"Robin Gibb said, “This is a landmark opportunity for Artists and Writers. Unfettered by the demands of the traditional album cycle and label system, I can release any musical idea I choose, in a dialogue with my fans, and actually get paid. This is a serious contender for paving the way of an entirely new approach towards making, marketing and selling music."
[Source: Businesswire]

February 6
:: Barry Gibb renews contract
Barry Gibb took his catalogue to Warner Chappell in 2002 and this week renewed the agreement. Under the deal, Warner Chappell will continue to publish Barry's back catalogue as well as his future works.
You can read it at this link.
[Posted by Rodrigo]

February 6
:: Tribute band concert
Bee Gees tribute band "Geminis" will perform at 10.30 pm on Friday February 15 in Mar del Plata, Argentina ("Abbey Road" Juan B. Justo 620). Tickets: phone (0223) 480-7969.
More info at www.geminisbeegees.com. 

January 30
:: Robin Gibb in Germany 
Yesterday Robin Gibb performed at the Admiralspalast in Berlin. He sang Emotion, Gotta get a message to you, How deep is your love, Nights on Broadway, I started a joke, Massachusetts, How can you mend a broken heart, Night fever, Holiday, NY mining disaster, More than a woman, Saved by the bell, To love somebody, Words, You win again, Juliet, You should be dancing, Jive talkin, Stayin alive and Tragedy.
Photos available at Spree radio' site.

January 22
:: Robin Gibb at Upton Park 
On Sunday January 20 Robin Gibb was at Upton Park to attend a ceremony organized by the Heritage Foundation to honour West Ham United's most successful manager, John Lyall. You can read about it at EADT, Kumb and at the Heritage Foundation site.

January 19
:: Robin Gibb on French TV
Yesterday evening Robin was in  Star Academy, the French version of American Idol. He performed "How deep is your love" and "Stayin alive" with Mathieu, one of the contestants. You can watch the video at this link. [Posted by Christian Arnault]
You can see photos at Ninneke's Bee Gees Forum and at Ninneke's Robin's Picturepage.
[Ninneke's site was hacked some time ago but now it's up and running; if you had already registered but can't log in, you'll need to register again].

January 16
:: Gibb in Barbados
"Racing tycoon Michael Tabor's end-of-year party in Barbados managed to surprise even the most jaded millionaire palate, by secretly booking Bee Gee Barry Gibb.
"At a cost of around £150,000, Gibb and his eight-piece band were flown in and smuggled into Tabor's £25 million beachside mansion, next door to the exclusive Sandy Lane Hotel, of which he is a co-owner.
"All week its moneyed guests had been trying to guess which star would be entertaining them.
"'We were all very surprised and delighted that he managed to get Barry Gibb,' says one partygoer.
"Among the 250 guests were recently divorced Susan Sangster, Travelex founder Lloyd Dorfman, retailer Sir Philip Green and wife Tina, Michael Winner and fiancee Geraldine, and Matalan stores owner John Hargreaves."
[Source: Daily Mail]
Note: The name is wrong. it was Robin and not Barry who was in Barbados.

January 16
:: Site revamped
Italian tribute band Tree Gees' site (treegees.com) has been revamped. You can also check the brand new German Tree Gees Site and read about their upcoming German tour at bee-gees-show.com. 

January 15
:: Bee Gees catalog on MP3
According to hypebot the "Bee Gees catalog finds its way to iTunes stores  today" (at least in some countries). If you don't have an Ipod but another kind of MP3 player, the Bee Gees catalog is also available in some online shops, such as Amazon in the USA.

January 13
:: Robin Gibb in charity gala
On January 11th Robin Gibb attended the Undiluted Spirit Charity Ball held in London (Old Billingsgate) to raise money for The Outward Bound Trust - a charity for young people.
There was an auction of celebrity items and a performance by Take That. Robin joined them on stage to sing How Deep Is Your Love.
You can see photos of Robin's arrival at Wire Image, and of Robin performing at this link.
A short video is also available on MSN.
[Source: Mirror]

January 13
:: Heartbreaker to appear in movie
Bee Gees' "Heartbreaker" will be covered by Christophe Willem (Nouvelle Star 2006 winner) in Fabien Onteniente's new film "Disco", in cinemas on April 2 (France). [Source: RanDam]

January 12
:: Maurice Gibb
Let's celebrate Maurice's life today watching him perform live.
At this link you can see Robin and Barry on January 12, 2003.
At For The Love Of The Bee Gees you can light a candle for Maurice.
And you can listen to a new tribute song by British tribute band Stayin Alive at stayin-alive.co.uk ("Maurice Gibb tribute page").

January 12
:: Robin Gibb to perform in Berlin
According to Spree Radio, Robin Gibb will perform on Tuesday 29 January 2008, 20.00 pm at the Admiralspalast in Berlin.
[Posted by Bazzie. Source: Spree Radio]

January 7
:: Robin Gibb - In Your Dreams
Today "In Your Dreams" (Channel 4, UK) featured Robin Gibb talking about several dreams relating to the deaths of Andy and Maurice. You can watch the video at You Tube.

January 7
:: Odessa Deluxe
A deluxe issue of Odessa will be released in spring (probably April) as a 3-disc box: first disc - Stereo, 2nd disc - Mono, and 3rd disc - unreleased songs.

January 5
:: Tribute song to Maurice Gibb
On January 12th the Bee Gees tribute band "Stayin 'Alive UK" will have a new and original tribute song to Maurice Gibb. On that day, you will be able to listen to the song by visiting the "Maurice Gibb tribute page" at stayin-alive.co.uk
 [Posted by Bill Howard]

January 5
:: "50 golden years for Criteria Recording Studios"
The studio where the Bee Gees recorded Main Course, Children Of The World and Spirits Having Flown starts its 50th year in 2008. You can read an article about it at the Miami Herald.

January 5
:: "A Bee Gee always lands on his feet"
The Guardian (UK) featured yesterday an article about how "Barry Gibb and his brothers went from the weirdness of 1967's New York Mining Disaster 1941 to the pure pop of 1975's Jive Talkin'". Read. [Posted by Hilda]

January 5
:: "Fever pitch"
The article "Fever Pitch" (Movies Rock mag) about the making of SNF can now be read online at Movies Rock site. [Posted by Gretchen Taylor]

January 5
:: Barry Gibb songs from webcast
Three of the songs Barry Gibb sang at the live webcast (December 21) are available on Barry Gibb Unplugged at You Tube. [Posted by Marco Giustino]