Maurice Gibb

Profession: Bee Gees Guitarist

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Biography: Achieved international fame as guitarist of the Bee Gees.

Although his brothers Barry and Robin Gibb were the band's primary lead vocalists, most of the groups albums included at least one or two of his compositions.

Born: December 22, 1949
Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: January 12, 2003 (aged 53)
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest

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Married Life

1969-02-18 Scottish pop singer Lulu (20) weds British rock musician Maurice Gibb (19); divorce in 1973
1975-10-17 Bee Gees Maurice Gibb weds Yvonne Spencely

Historical Events

1968-03-17 Bee Gees make their US TV debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" performing "To Love Somebody" and "Words"
1977-12-12 "Saturday Night Fever", film starring John Travolta, with music by the Bee Gees, premieres in NYC
1978-01-21 Bee Gees' album "Saturday Night Fever" goes #1 for 24 weeks
1978-07-21 "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" film starring The Bee Gees, based on the Beatles' album of the same name, premieres in NYC
1980-01-18 7th American Music Awards: Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, The Bee Gees & Kenny Rogers win
1997-05-06 12th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: The Bee Gees; Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills & Nash; The Jackson Five; Joni Mitchell; Parliament-Funkadelic; The (Young) Rascals; Mahalia Jackson; Bill Monroe; and Syd Nathan

Maurice Gibb

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Saturday Night Fever Goes #1

Down With Disco!

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