Maurice Gibb

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  • Birth Name: Maurice Ernest Gibb
  • Birth Place: Douglas, Isle of Man
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/22/1949, Capricorn
  • Date of Death: 01/12/2003
  • Profession: Singer; musician
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Maurice Gibb Fast Facts:
  • Inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 with his Bee Gees bandmates, older brother Barry and fraternal twin Robin.
  • Honored in 2002, along with brothers Barry and Robin, with the title of Commander of the British Empire (CBE); son Adam posthumously accepted the award on his behalf in 2004 during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.  
  • An avid paintball enthusiast, he owned a paintball shop in Miami, Florida.
  • Passed away suddenly in January, 2003 after suffering cardiac arrest while receiving emergency treatment for ischemic enteropathy.
  • Daughter Samantha, an aspiring musician, is the frontwoman for the band Samantha Gibb and the Cartel.
  • Maurice Gibb Relationships:
  • Hugh Gibb - Father
  • Barbara Gibb - Mother
  • Robin Gibb - Brother
  • Samantha Gibb - Daughter
  • Lulu - Ex-wife
  • Lesley - Sister
  • Andy Gibb - Brother
  • Barry Gibb - Brother
  • Yvonne Spencely - Wife
  • Adam Gibb - Son
  • Maurice Gibb Awards:
  • 1978 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1977 Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group - Winner
  • 1978 Grammy: Producer of the Year - Winner
  • 1978 Grammy: Best Arrangement for Voices - Winner
  • 1978 Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - Winner
  • 1978 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
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