NEWS, August 31st.
Bee Gees on BBC Radio 2
Listen back to: The Record Producers - Richard Allinson and Steve Levine look at the work of the Gibb Brothers at: www.bbc.co.uk
Listen back to: Johnny Walker speaks to The Bee Gees Robin and Barry Gibb: www.bbc.co.uk
Marion: GSI 08/31/10
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NEWS, August 25th.
Robin is feeling better
We've heard good news from the Prebendal Home telling that Robin is already feeling better and is making a good recovery.
He was rushed to John Radcliffe Hospital last week in almost the same scenario as that of his twin brother Maurice.
Robin underwent an operation on his intestine but, thankfully, unlike in his brother's case, the operation was a success.
Maurice died in a Miami hospital, after suffering complications and a heart attack following an operation to correct an intestinal blockage.
Robin has been recommended complete rest for the coming weeks.
Re scheduled shows for Robin Gibb
Robin's planned concerts will be re scheduled.
The Amsterdam concert of August 31st. is already re scheduled for October 22nd. !!
Marion: GSI 08/25/10
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NEWS, August 19th.
"Mythology"
"Mythology", the 4 CD box set, will be released in the U.K. on October 4th.
It will be released to continue the celebration of the golden anniversary of The Bee Gees.
The songs were hand picked by Barry, Robin and Maurice's widow Yvonne (with a helping hand from their children Adam and Samantha), along with Andy's daughter Peta.
There's also a booklet of personal photographs and liner notes penned by the band themselves.
More info at:
http://eil.com
(according to www.eil.com)
Marion: GSI 08/19/10 (thanks Juan Guzman)
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NEWS, August 11th..
Interview with Robin
Paul Hobbs caught up with Robin Gibb in London, ahead of his November concerts in New Zealand, in which he will perform with The Pointer Sisters. Watch the video:
http://tvnz.co.nz
Marion: GSI 08/11/10
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NEWS, August 8th..
Robin concert news: Australia, New Zealand, Germany
 RPR1.Rheinland-Pfalz Open Air 2010: Robin being interviewed
Yesterday Robin performed at the free concert in Mainz, Germany. For details, photos etc. please visit: www.rpr1.de
Interview with Robin at: www.wiesbadener-kurier.de.
where he mentions his working for the Titanic Requiem with the World Philharmonic Orchestra in October and his meeting with Barry and Steven Spielberg for the filmproject: The Bee Gees Life Story.
video: www.1730live.de
It's time we gave The Bee Gees some real respect.
They have operated outside the cool zone for 50 years, according to Mark Sawyer.
An article about a band unjustly ignored for so long. Whenever anybody mentions the BeeGees, they can't get past the disco years. But there is so much more. Some of the greatest melodies in pop/rock music.
Read this article and comments at:
www.theage.com.au
Marion: GSI 08/08/10
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NEWS, July 26th.
Robin going Down Under with special guest star
Robin will bring Bonnie Tyler with his as his special guest. This was announced by tour promoter Dainty last week.
www.smh.com.au
www.bonnietyler.com
I Started A Joke By WER
WER is formed from the initials Wilson, Edmilson and Roger.
The project WER BEE GEES was created due to Wilson's vocal similarity with The Bee Gees and the harmonies on the vocals performed by Roger and Edmilson.
It must be said that all of them are deep admirers of the Brothers Gibb.
The group began to researching and rehearsing all the songs, dreaming since 1999 with the completion of the project, but lacked the financial structure.
www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 07/26/10
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NEWS, June 27th.
Robin and Dwina help raise money for the charity: "Against Breast Cancer"
Robin Gibb and his wife Dwina Murphy-Gibb are opening up their home for an event which will help raise awareness and vital funds for the Against Breast Cancer charity.
The 'event,' named the Splash of Pink Fashion Show and Couture will take place on September 25th at their home in Thame, Oxfordshire (UK).
The main feature of the day will be a stunning live catwalk fashion show, with models being styled by award-winning celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford and his team.
The event has the support from various high-profile celebrities, including: Simon Cowell (a Patron of the charity); his mother, Julie Cowell (Against Breast Cancer's Honorary President); Ben Shephard (Patron); Duncan Bannatyne, Lucy and Greg Rusedski, Paul Costelloe and Jimmy Choo.
The event will begin with some elegant champagne on the picturesque lawn of the Gibb's home, followed by an indulgent and scrumptious English Couture Tea. During the afternoon, there will be a charity Auction and Raffle offering glittering prizes, including some unique pieces as well as special donations by some of the hottest designers around.
The event will close with an exclusive, live music performance by Robin Gibb providing the perfect finale.
Source: www.thehollywoodnews.com also visit:
www.pinkwishes.co.uk
www.internationallife.tv
For more details and to buy tickets visit: www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk
Bomber Command
This month Robin is again busy for the Bomber Command campaign as well and therefore he visits several European countries.
Robin to New Zealand
In November Robin is planning some shows in New Zealand. He will perform all the famous Bee Gees songs.
November 8, Auckland's Vector Arena
http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/Robin-Gibb-tickets/artist/745265
November 10: TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
November 12: CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz
www.stuff.co.nz
Tickets in pre sale: www.visaentertainment.co.nz
More details and news about other shows in: Perth (30-10), Melbourne ( 2-11), Sydney (4-11) and Brisbane (6-11) when available.
Marion: GSI 06/27/10
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NEWS, May 25th.
Bee Gees on Americal Idols
There are so many rumours on the internet and GSI has been overloaded with questions last weekend however we aren't allowed to confirm anything but
please watch American Idol on May 26th !! www.americanidol.com
update: yes it's confirmed now!!
Marion: GSI 05/25/10
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More news 2010
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NEWS, August 28th.
More about Robin's Bomber Command Memorial in London
The general public will get a chance to be part of th e planned Bomber Command memorial by leaving messages in a time capsule that will be preserved in the foundations of the memorial.
With this initiative one hopes to help raise the remaining funds needed to build the planned memorial in Green Park, London.
Being President of the Heritage Foundation Robin Gibb is strongly involved in the plans for building the Bomber Command Memorial.
www.theygaveeverything.co.uk
www.bombercommand.com
Marion: GSI 08/28/10
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NEWS, August 24th.
Concerts cancelled
At this point all the Robin Gibb concerts in Germany and the one in The Netherlands have been cancelled.
One is looking for a possibility to book the shows later this year.
As soon as there's more news all ticket holders will be informed by Livenation.
www.livenation.nl
Marion: GSI 08/24/10
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NEWS, August 23rd.
Robin back home after surgery
In the early hours of Wednesday, 18th August 2010 Robin Gibb underwent emergency gastro intestinal surgery.
The operation was a success and Robin is making a good recovery and returned home today.
Unfortunately his operation and the necessary recovery period means that Robin's forthcoming live concerts in Europe will need to be rescheduled and / or cancelled.
Further information will follow shortly. For the time being Robin's consultant has recommended complete rest in order to speed his recovery and we ask that Robin and his family's privacy be respected during this period.
(information: robingibb.com)
Marion: GSI 08/23/10
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NEWS, August 16th.
The Bee Gees on BBC 2
Listen to Radio BBC 2 from August 26 until 30th. for lots of Bee Gees stuff.
- On August 26th.
The Bee Gees: A Record Producers Special
part 1, 8.00-9.00pm. BBC Radio 2. (Part 2 follows on August 30th.)
- On Bank Holiday August 30th The British Radio BBC 2 is celebrating 50 years Bee Gees
(5.00 - 7.00 pm)
As part of BBC Radio 2's special Bee Gees Bank Holiday celebrating the music of this iconic band, Johnnie Walker speaks to Bee Gees Robin and Barry Gibb about their glittering career.
Together with their brother Maurice, Barry and Robin enjoyed a career spanning a remarkable five decades, including five Grammy awards, eight platinum albums and inductions into both the Rock 'n' Roll and the Songwriters Halls of Fame.
- Also on August 30th. (radio BBC2) a special two-part Record Producers special for the bank holiday, Richard Allinson and Steve Levine look at the work of the Gibb Brothers.
This second programme begins with the aftermath of the multi-platinum album Saturday Night Fever as the band embarked on the recording of Spirits Having Flown. It highlights their success during the Eighties with some of the most successful female vocalists in the world and brings their story into the 21st century with their album This Is Where I Came In.
(10.00-11.00 pm.)
- And August 30th. BBC 2 Radio will be airing the UK's Top 100 Million Selling Singles, based on sales data from November 1952 to 7 August 2010.
The sales include downloads and this has enabled several old hits to pass the million mark. Listen to find out if there's any Bee Gees material on the list..
More information: www.bbc.co.uk and www.robingibb.com
Marion: GSI 08/16/10
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NEWS, July 27th.
Robin goes to South America
Gabe Reed (U.S Promotor) contacted GSI today to confirm an extensive Robin Gibb tour through South America in December 2010 which he will be organizing.
The first confirmed performance will take place on December 12, 2010 in Santiago, Chile at the Movistar Arena (tickets will go on sale on Wednesday July 28, 2010).
Additional performances in South America will be announced in the coming weeks.
Gabe Reed commented "we are excited to bring Robin to South America to perform the many great Bee Gees hits that are beloved around the world." He will perform a night of hits such as Stayin Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talkin', How Deep is Your Love and other Bee Gees classics.
www.gabereed.com
Tickets can be purchased through: www.puntoticket.com
Interview with Barry Gibb and Joe Mardin, honoring Arif Mardin
Joe Mardin and Barry Gibb honor famous producer, composure and arranger Arif Mardin for his profound talent and inspirational encouragement of the Artists that he shaped into music history.
www.youtube.com
www.youtube.com/2
Marion: GSI 07/27/10
(thanks Gabe Reed prod. and : Alice W.)
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NEWS, June 29th.
In memoriam Harold Cowart
Today GSI received the sad news from the Cowart family that Mr. Harold Cowart has passed away.
Harold was a member of The Bee Gees touring band during the Spirits Tour of 1979. He came from Baton Rouge in Louisiana, USA and was one of the countries top session bass players.
He worked for many artists. He worked with Andy Gibb and recorded with The Bee Gees as well.
Harold passed away Saturday, June 26th at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 66 years old. The coroner said he thought his heart just slowly stopped beating.
There were no signs of a struggle. He is survived by his wife, Gayle and a daughter, Dr. Ashley Cowart.
I herewith like to send my condolences to Harold's family.
Marion: GSI 06/29/10
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NEWS, June 15th.
Tribute to Producer Arif Mardin
In addition to the information we gave you in the GSI News of February 12th we now can announce that the tribute album: All My Friends Are Here has been released.
http://jazztimes.com
Bee Gees music used in film again
In the new animated Universal film Despicable Me one used the Bee Gees classic: You Should Be Dancing
http://www.prnewswire.com
David English awarded a CBE
David English, ex-President of RSO Records, has been awarded a CBE for his services to cricket and charity in the Queen's Birthday Honours list this June.
Dr. David English founded the Bunbury pro-celebrity cricket club in 1987 and since this time, has raised over 10 million for charity.
The Bunbury cricket club features a host of sport and show business personalities including Sir Ian Botham, Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Viv Richards, Barry and Robin Gibb.
Many music artists including Robin Gibb and Eric Clapton have also performed at the annual Bunbury ball at The Grosvenor. Next season, 2011, will represent the 25th anniversary of the Bunbury cricket initiative.
Dr. David English is Patron of the 'Make A Wish Foundation' and Vice President of the English Schools' Cricket Association.
He has previously been awarded an MBE.
(source S. L. Thorburn).
www.times-series.co.uk
Marion: GSI 06/15/10
(thanks: Stephanie Lynne Thorburn)
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NEWS, June 11th.
Robin re-elected
Today Cisac has announced that Robin Gibb has been re-elected as president of the global authors' and creators' body. He will represent Cisac for a further three years.
Robin: "The presidency of CISAC is a role that means a great deal to me because, as a songwriter, I am a passionate believer in the collective management of rights by authors' societies".
www.billboard.biz
(click to read press release)
Marion: GSI 06/11/10
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NEWS, May 27th.
The Bee Gees guest on American Idol finals
The Brothers performed a wonderful version of 'How Deep Is Your Love' together with two American Idol contestants: Siobhan Magnus and Aaron Kelly.
www.youtube.com
www.americanidol.com
www.cbsnews.com
 The Bee Gees on American Idol
Marion: GSI 05/27/10
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