Robin Gibb

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Robin Hugh Gibb CBE was a British singer, songwriter and record producer who gained worldwide fame as a member of the Bee Gees, formed with elder brother Barry and fraternal twin brother Maurice. Robin also had his own successful solo career from 1980s onward. Their younger brother Andy was also a singer.
Gibb was born in Douglas on the Isle of Man to English parents, Hugh and Barbara Gibb; the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Redcliffe, just north of Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio. When the group found their first success, they returned to England where they achieved worldwide fame. In 2002, the Bee Gees were appointed as CBEs for their "contribution to music". However, investiture at Buckingham Palace was delayed until 2004.
With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Music historian Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as "one of the major figures in the history of British music" and "one of the best white soul voices ever" owing to his distinctive vibrato-laden soulful voice.