Robin Gibb 1949-2012

By Max Meza



   Robin Gibb died Sunday at the age of 62, following a long battle with cancer. He was part of the world famous music group "The Bee Gees"(Brothers Gibbs) along with brothers Maurice and Berry Gibb. They defined the disco era with smash hits such as "Stayin Alive","Jive Talkin", and "Night Fever". These along with other hits can still be heard around the world. The group began their career in the 1960s but it wasn't till 1977 when  they had success with the soundtrack for "Saturday Night Fever". The sound was unique and remains instantly recognizable more then 40 years after it's release. Although the group had financial success the brothers endured repeated tragedies starting with the death of younger brother Andy Gibb who died in 1988, after turning 30, due to an inflamed heart muscle that lead to a severe viral infection. Later in 2003 Maurice Gibb died from cardiac problems. Although others died from heart problems Robin Gibb took care of his health and was a vegan who didn't drink or smoke at the time of his death. He and his brother are remembered through their music and families with over 200 million records sold and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And not to mention Robin's work with talents such as Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, and Dolly Parton. Robin Gibb is survived by his wife and four children as well as his mother and older brother Barry Gibb, also a sister Lesley Evans.