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2002-2003
December
17, 2002
:: Warner/Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With Barry Gibb
Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. announced today that it
has concluded an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with music superstar Barry Gibb.
As both leading member of the Bee Gees and the co-writer of the group's remarkable body of
work, Barry has been awarded six Grammys, inducted into the Rock & Roll Halls of Fame
in both the U.S. and Australia, and been a part of one of the best-selling groups of all
time.
Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell will administer the rights to Gibbs' legendary
catalog of hit songs dating from 1967 to the present. The company will explore a variety
of opportunities for Barry's music, including licensing the material for use in films,
television programs and commercials; facilitating publication of printed editions of
Barry's music; pursuing new revenue streams arising from the latest music-delivery
technologies; and, encouraging other artists to record and perform the material.
In making the announcement, Les Bider, chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music said,
"We are honored to welcome Barry and his outstanding body of work to Warner/Chappell.
The remarkable breadth and depth of his music presents us with an array of
opportunitiesrelated to his catalog as well as his extraordinary new material. With our
strong relationships throughout the music and film communities, we are uniquely positioned
to assist Barry with the next chapter of his phenomenal career. We look forward to working
closely with Barry and putting our vast resources to work in finding new outlets for his
music."
Barry said, "I am very proud to be joining this incredible organization, and I look
forward to a very exciting and mutually rewarding musical adventure. Great companies are
defined by great people and Warner/Chappell is to me that definition. This is a rebirth
for me and I am truly inspired by their vote of confidence."December 28
: :A new Gibb generation
Stephen and Gloria Gibb's daughter -Nina Lyn Levas
Gibb- was born on December 27, 2002 (Stephen is Barry Gibb's eldest son).
December 29
:: Barry Gibb - Michael Jackson Collaboration
Bee Gees
principal Barry Gibb is currently collaborating with Michael Jackson on new material for
an as-yet-undisclosed project, Billboard Bulletin reports. Gibb adds that after 40 years
together as an act, the Bee Gees are taking a brief hiatus "to find ourselves as
individuals." The group celebrated its career with a 2001 Universal studio album,
"This Is Where I Came In," and the retrospective "Their Greatest Hits: The
Record." It might be an anti-war song called "Prayer For Peace" to be
released in Michael Jackson's next album. Just a rumor (Billboard.com). |
 January12,
2003
:: Maurice Gibb dies
Maurice Gibb has passed away. He died on January 12 in a Miami Beach hospital. Family
has announced a memorial in his honor. No date yet.
Our condolences, support and all our love to his family and friends. Music has lost one of
the world's greatest recording artists. All of us who loved his music will always remember
Maurice Gibb. He'll go on living in his music.Thank you Mo!
Read More | Tributes | Funeral | The Gibb Foundation |
January 20
:: Robin Gibb's New Solo Album
Eighteen years after his last solo effort, Robin Gibb has released a new solo album,
MAGNET. The release, intended for January 13, had to be postponed till the 20th for
obvious reasons. January
22
:: No More Bee Gees: Bee Gees Die with Maurice Gibb
"Robin Gibb said on the UK's GMTV
programme that the death of his brother Maurice would mean the end of the Bee Gees as a
group. He said he would continue working with his brother Barry, but the Bee Gees name
would not be used out of respect to Maurice. "Anything Barry and I do we will do
together, but it'll be as brothers and not under the name of the Bee Gees. That will be
reserved in history as the three of us." He also said, "The music goes on -
Maurice would want that." (Sydney Morning Herald)
January 30
:: Fan clubs
There is news concerning two fanclubs:
+ Bee Gees Fan Club has changed its name to Brothers Gibb Fan Club.
+ Sadly Bee Gees Quarterly announced its close-down in the last issue of its newsletterBGQ
Magazine. |
 February 20
:: Robin Gibb at the Brits Awards
Robin Gibb presented the Best Single Award at the Brits Awards, and dedicated
it to Maurice. |
 February 23
:: Grammy Legend Award for the Bee Gees
The 45th Grammy Award ceremony was held at the Madison Square Garden in New
York. The ceremony's most moving moment came when Robin and Barry Gibb were presented the
Legend Award and they gave it to Adam Gibb, the son of their late brother, Maurice.
Barry and Robin Gibb, who were accompanied by their families and Maurice's in the
audience, received a standing ovation when they walked on stage. Nervous and trying to
control their tears, they made the tribute to the Bee Gees a tribute to their brother and
his family. Their humanity, sincerity and decency touched everyone. (Read more) |
 March 22
:: 40 Years Ago...
March 22 is a day to remember. On that day in 1963 the Bee Gees released their
first single: "The Battle Of The Blue and Grey" / "The Three Kisses Of
Love" |
April 14
:: Songs on Movies
Three new movies with Gibb songs:
+ "Anger Management" (released on April 11): 'How deep is your love'
+ "The In-Laws" (May 23): 'Wedding Day'
+ "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" (June 19): 'I just want to be your
everything'April 11
:: Robin Gibb on TV
Robin announces on the German TV show "An Evening For Peace" that he
will give 50 cents from every copy sold of Magnet for Iraqian children. On British TV
program "Kelly Show", he says that the decision to retire the Bee Gees name is
not final yet. |
 May 6
:: Robin Gibb on American Idol
Robin appeared as a judge on the American TV program 'American Idol' (Fox).
The show started with a little tribute to the history of the Bee Gees and went on with the
contestants singing two Bee Gees songs each. The renditions were pretty good and Robin
seemed to enjoy them, especially the version of 'How can you mend a broken heart' by
Ruben, to which he sang along. |
 May 11
:: Article about Barry Gibb
There is an interesting article -"Harmony on the stage, solo at the
bank"- in The
New York Times where Barry speaks about business and the relationship with his
brothers. Barry was interviewed for the article, and though it has been published now, the
interview took place in 2002. You can also find this article at the BR Gibb site. |
 June 10
:: Release of Robin's second
single from Magnet
The second single from Magnet, 'Wait forever,' is released in
Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It also features a remix of the song, the Shangai
Surprise remix. |
 June 18
:: Robin Gibb presents Magnet in Spain
Robin Gibb continues promoting Magnet. From June 16 to June 18 he
presented the album in Spain. In an interview published in El Pais, he said Barry
and he will probably go on working under the name Bee Gees. In El Periodico he said
he wants to do a solo tour in autumn or winter this year. (Read more). You can see Robin's photos in Barcelona at Joan-The Catalan
Man site |
June 22
:: Maurice Gibb's belongings
There is an article -"Last records of a Bee Gee's life" - on Times
Online about Yvonne selling The Firs, their house in Britain. Their Miami
Beach house on Sunset Island and their house in Spain have also been put on the
market. Read Miami Herald's article about Maurice Gibb's will (Click here to read it).
July 14
:: Robin Gibb joins Fame Academy
Robin Gibb joins Fame Academy 2 (UK) as a tutor. The programme will be on BBC1 and
BBC3 from July 26.
On August 20 Fame Academy will be dedicated to the Bee Gees and a CD with the 14 songs
performed by the contestants will be released on August 25. The song list: You Should Be
Dancing, To Love Somebody, Words, Massachusetts, I've Gotta Get A Message to You, How Deep
Is Your Love, More Than A Woman, Tragedy, Too Much Heaven, Guilty, Heartbreaker, Islands
In The Stream, You Win Again (Posted by Juan Cristobal)
August 9
:: Robin Gibb speaks about Maurice's death
In an interview for the Daily Mail, Robin Gibb talked for the first time
about his brother's death. He also announced the release of a new single -A lover's
prayer- at the end of September and talked about their decision to continue as the Bee
Gees. Read the article (posted by Juan
Cristobal and Marcio Bernardes)
August 15
:: Robin's new single and future plans
Steve Wright interviewed Robin Gibb on BBC Radio 2: Robin, who said he will be
in the UK until October, presented his new single, 'A lover's prayer,' a R&B version
of My Lover's Prayer with Wanya Morris (Boyz II Me) and Lance Bass (*Nsync). He also
announced he and Barry will continue as the Bee Gees, will sign for Dreamworks and release
an album next year. (Posted by Juan Cristobal)
August 28
:: Miami honours the Bee Gees
Part of the Northeast 18th Avenue will be renamed Brothers Gibb Boulevard. The
connection between NE 18th Av and the Bee Gees is the Criteria studios, which are located
there. Some of the best known Bee Gees songs were recorded at Criteria, where the Bee Gees
made Main course (1975), Children of the world (1976) and Spirits having
flown (1979). Read
article
September 5
:: Robin Gibb - Radio host
Robin Gibb will be on BBC Radio 2 hosting the programme "Real Songs"
between 20.00-20.30 CET every Friday from September 5th through October 10th.
October 4
:: Flashes
> The song Emotion, written by Barry and Robin
Gibb and performed by Destiny's Child, has won a second Pop Award from BMI, the American
performing rights organization. The first award for that song came in 1978.
> More news about Robin Gibb: Vicki Nolan, a 16
year old British songstress who has just recorded a song for the new Chevy Chase movie, is
working on her first album under the direction of Robin. (Posted by Juan Cristobal) |
 October 5
:: The Firs sold
Maurice Gibb's house in Esher was sold for the £4 million asking price within
a few weeks of being put on the market. (Posted by Juan Cristobal. Source: This Is
London) |
October 5
:: Robin Gibb backs Alistair
Robin Gibb's new single 'A Lover's Prayer' will be a duet with Alistair, who
was second in Fame Academy 2. (Posted by Juan Cristobal)
October 19
:: Robin Gibb interviewed by Michael Parkinson
Robin Gibb said:
> The single A Lover's prayer performed by Robin and Alistair Griffin comes
out on December 15.
> He can't accept Mo's death, which for him meant much more than losing a
brother. He has lost half of his self.
> The decision to undertake actions against the hospital depends on
Maurice's widow, Yvonne.
> At this moment Barry and he intend to go on under the name Brothers Gibb,
instead of Bee Gees.
> After the release of a new album, the Brothers Gibb plan to do 20 concerts
in America and 20 in Europe in 2004. (Posted by Juan Cristobal)
 October 23
:: World Award
Robin Gibb received the World Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement on behalf
of the Bee Gees at the World Award ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday, Oct. 22
2003. (Posted by Juan Cristobal. Source: World Awards site )
 October 25
:: Number One for a Bee Gees song
The single 'Voce e Eu' (version of 'You and I') by Edinho Santa Cruz has been
on the top position of the singles chart in Costa Rica for many weeks. In the photo you
can see Edinho and Maurice at Maurice's house in Miami Beach in 1999 (Posted by Marcio
Bernardes) |
November 2
:: Award from Unesco
On November 8 Robin Gibb will be presented the Unesco's Pyramide Children Award
in Dusseldorf, Germany. Robin and Dwina Gibb have contributed to several Unesco's projects
over the years (click
here for an instance). He will perform solo and Bee Gees songs at the gala.
 November 5
:: Maurice Gibb Memorial Park & Commander's Cup
Miami citizens have
approved the renaming of Island View Park the Maurice Gibb Memorial Park. In
April a commissioner had proposed a memorial in the form of a bench and naming of an area
of the park in honour of Maurice, but finally the family proposed the park to be renamed Maurice
Gibb Memorial Park. The question had to be put on the ballot for the November 4
election and has been approved by Miami people.
The paintball world doesn't forget Maurice Gibb, and the NPPL will held the Commander's
Cup in Miami from Nov 7 to Nov 9. This tournament is dedicated to Maurice Gibb, and is
expectedt to become the elite of the Super 7 Paintball events (read
more). |
 November
7
:: Busy Dwina
On October 31st, Robin Gibb and his wife Dwina attended the re-opening of a
brassery in Thame, the Oxfordshire town where they live. Dwina was in charge of re-opening
the restaurant.
In September Dwina was in New York performing selections of her hit radio comedy
series The Gabby Aggies. Apart from holding the title of Patroness of the Order of Bards,
Ovates and Druids, she writes shorts stories and poems, illustrates books and produces
independent films. (Posted by Susan Caputto. Source: Irish Abroad) |
 November
10
:: "Children In Need" Unesco Gala
The "Kinder in Not" (Children in Need) Unesco Gala was held in
Dusseldorf (Germany) on November 8. It raised 2,035,000 euro. Robin Gibb attended the Gala
and performed solo and Bee Gees songs. Other guests were Formula 1 world champion Michael
Schumacher, Poland's ex-president Lech Walesa, actors Peter Ustinov and Val Kilmer, singer
Bonny Tyler...
 November 12
:: Barry Gibb update: Middle Ear - Songwriting - Love and Hope
Ball - Grandson
- Barry has bought Robin's share of Middle Ear studio.
- He has been working on two new songs for Cliff Richard: How many sleeps (written
by Barry and his friend David English) and I cannot give you my love (written by
Barry and his son Ashley)
- On February 28th he plans to play live with an orchestra at the Love and Hope Ball in
Hollywood, Florida.
(Posted by Juan Cristobal) (Photo taken in front of the studio a few days ago -
posted by Pancho and Glenna Marie Helton)
November 27
:: Brazil loves the Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were voted the Most Loved Band by young people (18-34) from São
Paulo (Brazil) (La Folha de Sao Paulo, November 8) (Posted by Marcio
Bernardes)
 December 4
:: Promotion for Alistair Griffin's single
Both Robin and Alistair Griffin appeared today on ITV's programme "This
Morning" to talk about their collaboration on Alistair's first single. (Posted
by Juan Cristobal)
December 29
:: Lover's Prayer out today
The single 'Lover's Prayer' / 'Bring It On' is out today in the UK. It can
become the 49th Top 10 for a Gibb composition in the UK:
December 30
:: Robin Gibb on BB5 Live
Robin was interviewed on BBC5 Live
this afternoon: He confirmed Barry, Yvonne (on behalf of Maurice) and he will get their
CBEs next May. Robin also said he will join Barry in Miami in a month to discuss their
future plans and that Yvonne has initiated a lawsuit for Maurice's death. :: Barry Gibb's grandson
Ashley and Theresa's son was born two days ago, on December 28. The baby
will be named Lucas John Crompton Gibb.
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