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Robin Gibb was a singer, composer and songwriter. Born on December 22, 1949, Robin Gibb was from Douglas, Isle of Man. Death is recorded on May 20, 2012, at the age of 62. Recorded honors include Steiger Award, honorary doctor of the University of Manchester (2004), Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices (1978) and 1 more.
My Take
Robin Gibb's voice is, to my ear, the most haunting instrument the Bee Gees possessed. Others supplied the falsetto fireworks and the glue, but Robin carried the ache, that quavering vibrato that made even dance-floor anthems feel strangely mournful. Born on the Isle of Man in 1949, he helped write songs that conquered several distinct eras, and his solo career proved he was never just a brother in a trio. The 1978 Grammy and his CBE in 2001 only formalized what listeners already knew. Since his death in 2012, I find his recordings have grown only more affecting.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robin Gibb
- Name (Japanese)
- ロビン・ギブ
- Reading
- ろびん・ぎぶ
- Born
- December 22, 1949 – May 20, 2012
- Origin
- Douglas, Isle of Man
- Occupation
- singer / composer / songwriter / singer-songwriter / record producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Steiger Award
- 2004 honorary doctor of the University of Manchester
- 1978 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices
- 2001 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.robingibb.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/robin.gibb/
- Xhttps://x.com/RobinGibb
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin%20Gibb
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AE%E3%83%96
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q188482
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robin Gibb born?
Born December 22, 1949.
When did Robin Gibb die?
Died May 20, 2012, aged 62.
Where was Robin Gibb from?
Robin Gibb was from Douglas, Isle of Man.
What did Robin Gibb do?
Robin Gibb worked as singer, composer, songwriter, singer-songwriter, record producer.
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