Brock Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRNTQvXSsfA Nooooooo! :( From the BBC: Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies after cancer battle Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family have said. British-born Gibb, 62, had been battling colon and liver cancer. Gibb's musical career began when he formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice in 1958. The group is among the biggest-selling groups of all time with hits spanning six decades including Stayin' Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Massachusetts and Night Fever. In a statement, Gibb's family said they were announcing his death with "great sadness". Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as "one of the major figures in the history of British music". 'Monumental accomplishments' "Everyone should be aware that the Bee Gees are second only to Lennon and McCartney as the most successful songwriting unit in British popular music," he said. "Their accomplishments have been monumental. "Not only have they written their own number one hits, but they wrote huge hit records for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Celine Dion, Destiny's Child, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, the list goes on and on. "What must also be said is Robin had one of the best white soul voices ever. He was singing lead on his first number one when he was 17, that was Massachusetts." 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. "The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18140862 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Sorry to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONALISAISMONALUCY Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Those were the songs that I grew up with in the 1970s, so sad to hear of his loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Was very sad to hear of his passing on the radio on my way to work this morning. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sad to hear, but beautiful music to hold onto forever RIP Robin Gibb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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