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Robin Gibb: Biography

Robin Gibb
  • Birth Name: Robin Hugh Gibb
  • Birth Place: Douglas, Isle of Man
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/22/1949, Capricorn
  • Date of Death: 05/20/2012
  • Profession: Singer; composer; lyricist
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Robin Gibb Fast Facts:
  • Survivor of the infamous Hither Green train wreck of 1967, along with his first wife Molly, which killed nearly 50 people.
  • Briefly embarked on a solo career between 1969-1970, releasing one album, Robin's Reign, and recording a second unreleased record, before reuniting with his band mate brothers, Barry and Maurice. 
  • Appeared on the title track of 1978 children's music album Sesame Street Fever.
  • In 1994, was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, as a member of the Bee Gees, and in 1997 the group received their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Composed, with his son Robin-John Gibb, his first classical piece, The Titanic Requiem, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, in 2012.
  • In April 2012, developed pneumonia and fell into a two-week coma. He temporarily recovered before passing away in May 2012.
  • Robin Gibb Relationships:
  • Spencer Gibb - Son
  • Molly Hullis - Ex-wife
  • Andy Gibb - Brother
  • Robin-John Gibb - Son
  • Snow Evelyn Robin Juliet Gibb - Daughter
  • Claire Yang - Ex-significant Other
  • Barbara Gibb - Mother
  • Maurice Gibb - Brother
  • Dwina Murphy - Wife
  • Melissa Gibb - Daughter
  • Hugh Gibb - Father
  • Barry Gibb - Brother
  • Lesley - Sister
  • Robin 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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