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Robin Gibb
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![]() Gibb at the meet-and-greet after the Dubai Jazz Festival on 1 March 2008.
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Birth name | Robin Hugh Gibb |
Born | Douglas, Isle of Man |
22 December 1949
Origin | Manchester, Lancashire, England |
Died | 20 May 2012 London, England |
(aged 62)
Genres | Rock, pop, adult contemporary, blue-eyed soul, disco, new wave, synthpop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, guitar |
Years active | 1955–2012 |
Labels | Leedon, Festival, Spin, Polydor, Atco, RSO, Mirage, EMI America, SPV |
Associated acts | The Rattlesnakes, Bee Gees, One World Project |
Robin Gibb, CBE (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) was an English singer, songwriter and record producer, best known as a member of the Bee Gees. Gibb gained worldwide fame with his brothers Barry and Maurice Gibb. Their younger brother Andy Gibb was also a singer.
Gibb died of colorectal cancer in London, England.
Images for kids
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Blue plaque of the Heritage Foundation commemorating Robin Gibb at his home (The Prebendal) in Thame, Oxfordshire
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