The Bee Gees Band
The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was originally from the Isle of Man, but later moved to Manchester, England. They are best known for their string of hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” and “How Deep Is Your Love.”
Origins
The Bee Gees were born on the Isle of Man, an island located between England and Ireland. Their father Hugh Gibb was a bandleader who had emigrated from Scotland to the Isle of Man in the 1950s. The family moved to Manchester in 1958 when Hugh was offered a job as a drummer with a local band. It was here that the three brothers began performing together as the Bee Gees.
Career
The Bee Gees released their first single, “The Battle of the Blue and Grey,” in 1963. They went on to have a successful career throughout the 1960s and 1970s, releasing several hit singles such as “Massachusetts” (1967), “Jive Talkin'” (1975), and “Stayin’ Alive” (1977). In 1979 they released their most successful album, Saturday Night Fever, which spawned several hit singles including “Night Fever” and “How Deep Is Your Love.” The group continued to release music until 2003 when Maurice Gibb passed away.