Maurice Gibb was born on September 1, 1946, in Manchester,
England. Fraternal brothers Maurice and Robin Gibb were born
December 1948 on the Isle of Man. They are three of the five children
of bandleader Hugh Gibb and his wife Barbara, a singer. The three
brothers first performed in 1955 between movies at a Manchester theater.

The family moved to Brisbane, Australia in 1958. Shortly afterwards the
trio had their own television show and took the name The Bee Gees
for The Brothers Gibb. They recorded their deburt single "Three Kisses Of Love"
for Festival Records in 1962. Much of the group's
material was written by Barry.

In 1966 the Bee Gees returned to England and were immediately
signed by producer Robert Stigwood. Their first English record
"New York Mining Disaster" reached the top twenty in both the US
and UK in 1967. Hits followed, including "Massachusetts" (1967),
"To Love Somebody" (1967), "I Started A Joke" (1968), "Words"
(1968) and "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" (1968).

In 1970 "Lonely Days", became their first US chart topper. "How Can
You Mend A Broken Heart" (1971) and "Run To Me"(1972) followed.

The Bee Gees moved to America in 1973. In 1974 they adopted a
more R&B influenced sound. They recorded the album "Main Course"
in 1975. Producer Arif Mardin discovered Barry's unique falsetto,
which he use to good effect on "Jive Talking", which became
their second US #1, and "Nights On Broadway". The following year
their "Children Of The World" album contained the hits
"You Should Be Dancing", "Fanny” and "Love So Right".

In 1977 The Bee Gees contributed to the "Saturday Night Fever"
Soundtrack. Their singles "Stayin' Alive", "How Deep Is Your Love"
and "Night Fever" from that album each reached #1. The album won
a Grammy as Album of the year.

In 1979 they had three hits; "Tragedy", "Too Much Heaven" and
"Love You Inside Out" from their album "Spirits Having Flown".

In 1997 The Bee Gees were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Maurice Gibb died in January 12, 2000.