NEWS, February 6th.
Auction of signed Barry Gibb Guitar !!
Jennifer Shannon has a beautiful signed Barry Gibb guitar and would love to sell it to a fan to raise money for her foundation.
We mentioned about the guitar selling before and want you to know that the auction is still going on.
So are you interested please mail Jennifer with a nice offer!
Jennifer is Fundraising Officer of the Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation. Some photos of the guitar,(a Phil Pro) and the authenticity certificate given by Barry's friend Dave English: click here
More information about the Foundation at: www.oswaldstoll.org.uk
Please send your mails / bids to: Jennifer at: jennifer.shannon@oswaldstoll.org.uk
Mythology
However we're not sure yet about the definite release date of the box set you can already
pre - order Mythology. Please visit:
www.amazon.co.uk
http://hmv.com
According to sources at Amazon there's a release delay until Fall 2010 but we cannot confirm this yet.
Most Influential Film Soundtracks
Turner Classic Movies has compiled a list of the 15 Most Influential Film Soundtracks and the Bee Gees also have made the list with Saturday Night Fever
"Our list celebrates the most memorable and groundbreaking soundtracks, the ones which took the art of film music to new levels and made the most lasting impact on the world of movies," said TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne
www.rttnews.com
Marion: GSI 02/06/10
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NEWS, January 14th.
Bee Gees album, biography and musical
Barry and Robin will be together in Miami to talk about some future plans etc. until later this month.
The Bee Gees documentary, filmed last year on many different locations should be finished in the next few weeks and will air on TV in conjunction with the Mythology box set release.
Another project: the musical Stayin' Alive, about the group's life should open this time next year in Las Vegas.
Hopefully they'll also soon write more material for an album release.
We'll keep you posted on more plans and hopefully appearances of The Brothers in the near future.
Night Fever on stage
Two hit bands will come to life in a double tribute show in Canada.
Abbamania and Night Fever, with all-Canadian casts, will hit the stage of Rene M. Caisse Theatre, Brace bridge, Canada, January 21st.
Show producer Garry Lichach calls the show "phenomenal" with the look and feel of the real ABBA and Bee Gees.
Abbamania has already performed together around the world for 10 years. Night Fever is the opening act for Abbamania. The performance spans five decades of the music of the Bee Gees.
The group will be singing To Love Somebody, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Too Much Heaven, Jive Talking, Tragedy, Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, More Than A Woman and a lot more. "They have the look and the vocals of the real Bee Gees," said Lichach. The band features Joe Varga as Robin Gibb, Paul Reda plays Maurice Gibb and John Acosta plays Barry Gibb.
There will be two one-hour shows starting at 8 p.m. on Jan. 21.Tickets for Abbamania and Night Fever are $32 for adults andf $30 for seniors and students. Also visit:
www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
Marion: GSI 01/14/10
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NEWS, January 5th
Happy New Year
GSI wishes you all a wonderful Bee Gees year!
Bee Gees Special
January 31st. the German Radio is planning to air a 4 hour radio show about The Bee Gees.
You'll hear lots of Bee Gees music as well as the voice of the German singer Fabrian Goroncy who perfectly covers The Bee Gees.
We've already mentioned him before on GSI after the release of his album: The Voice. (GSI News October 8th.)
You can listen to the show at: www.starlightsound2004.com from 8 p.m. until midnight (German Time).
Bee Gees in Dutch Top 4000
The Dutch Radio Station 'Radio 10 Gold' published its Top 4000.
The 5th edition of this Top 4000 was aired from December 7th until December 31st and it contained the biggest hits from more than 40 years Top 40 programs.
To see the complete list visit: www.radio10gold.nl
The Gibb compositions:
3950 emotion
3881 you should be dancing
3725 an everlasting love
3703 spirits having flown
3698 he's a liar
3538 holiday
3349 jive talking
3331 saved by the bell
3252 only one woman
3178 I've gotta get a message
3023 too much heaven
2713 love you inside out
2555 more than a woman
2196 the wall fell down
2175 night fever
1925 nights on broadway
1919 juliet
1838 heartbreaker
1667 lonely days
1499 all the love in the world
1468 world
1470 grease
1468 world
1236 islands in the stream
1111 tragedy
975 my world
884 to love somebody
803 I started a joke
599 guilty
566 spicks and specks
547 massachusetts
501 if I cant have you
390 you win again
384 chain reaction
296 staying alive
218 don't forget to remember
191 how can you mend a broken heart
146 words
62 woman in love
30 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE !!!!!
Bee Gees Meeting, Germany 2010
"Auf den Spuren der Bee Gees"
(In the footsteps of The Bee Gees) is the title of the next Bee Gees Meeting which will be held in Germany June 12th. 2010, (youth hostel Kassel).
The day starts at 14.00 hours.
For more information: anja.pinks@t-online.de
Anja and Detlef Wange in cooperation with:
www.newcomerradio.com(Herr Jochen Ringl)
http://mcdustsucker.blogspot.com(Steffen Plöhn)
Listen to the trailer for this meeting day
Marion: GSI 01/05/10
(thanks Anja W., Peter H.)
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NEWS, December 19th.
Auction of Signed Barry Gibb Guitar !!
Jennifer Shannon is Fundraising Officer of the Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation; a Foundation which has supported Veterans since 1917.
The Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation is a small charity based in West London, providing invaluable homes and support to disabled and vulnerable ex-Servicemen and women, including those who have been homeless.
Jennifer recently mailed GSI mentioning the fact that she'd love to auction a beautiful Barry Gibb guitar for her Foundation.
To raise funds for this Foundation Jennifer would like to invite bids for the guitar. It perhaps will make a wonderful Christmas present for a lucky Bee Gees fan!!
Some photos of the guitar,(a Phil Pro) and the authenticity certificate given by Barry's friend Dave English: click here
More information about the Foundation at: www.oswaldstoll.org.uk
Please send your mails / bids to: jennifer. shannon@oswaldstoll.org.uk
Mythology
The new boxset Mythology will be released March 9th. 2010 A box set with a disc dedicated to each brother featuring two previously unreleased Maurice Gibb tracks,
and one previously unreleased track by Andy Gibb.
Marion: GSI 12/19/09 (Thanks Jennifer S).
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NEWS, December 14th.
Nat Kipner has passed away
Producer, songwriter and entrepreneur Nat Kipner died recently in the United States.
Nat was one of the most important figures in the Australian pop music industry of the 1960s.
As well as his role as house producer for the Sunshine, Spin and Down under labels, he was an accomplished songwriter who wrote or co-wrote many of the releases he produced, including several songs he co-wrote with Maurice Gibb.
Among his later credits was "Too Much Too Little Too Late", which was a major international hit for Deniece Williams and Johnny Mathis in the late 1970s.
Nat is also notable as the father of renowned musician and songwriter Steve Kipner.
After signing The Bee Gees to Spin, Nat introduced the trio to independent producer-engineer Ozzie Byrne, who took them under his wing and gave them unlimited access to his home-built St Clair studio in Hurstville, Sydney.
It was during this very fertile period that the Bee Gees recorded their breakthrough hit "Spicks and Specks", which Nat produced. In collaboration with Byrne,
Kipner also produced a string of singles and EPs for the short lived Down under label, and many of the songs recorded by these artists were co-written by Nat with either Maurice Gibb or Ossie Byrne.
At the same time, Nat's teenage son Steve was also enjoying his first success as the leader of pop band Steve & The Board, who scored several Australian hits in the mid-1960s.
After that group split up Steve joined forces with Steve Groves, formerly of The Kinetics, relocated to the London.
There, thanks to a chance meeting with Barry Gibb, they were signed by Robert Stigwood and as Tin Tin they scored an international hit in 1971 with "Toast and Marmalade For Tea".
Please visit this website to read the complete article:
www.milesago.com
Jacqui Naylor
'You Don't Know Jacq' is a fulfilling experience, showcasing Jacqui Naylor's vocal ability and her talent for telling a story.
Opening with the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love," Naylor makes it work with her unique and unusual phrasing.
Never falling into the apparent traps of interpreting one of pop's most well-known and often-covered songs, she alters the feel, turning it into a true jazz song.
www.allaboutjazz.com album info and sound clip:
www.amazon.com
Jan Bayens
A very nice cover of "I Started A Joke" www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 12/14/09 (thanks Mark C.)
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NEWS, December 2nd.
Robin speaks about Bomber Command
Robin spoke to Colin Brazier of Sky News in Britain on November 29th. about the Memorial monument that is planned in London for the 55,000 aircrew who lost their lives during World War II.
The Heritage Foundation of which Robin is president, and the Bomber Command association have been campaigning for a national monument for some time and hope to unveil it next year.
If you'd like to help having the memorial built you can make a donation to the Bomber Command Memorial Fund at:
www.rafbombercommand.com
http://news.sky.com
Barry features on new Gorillaz album ?
Damon Albarn has revealed that the new Gorillaz album will feature many stars.
The title of the third disc from the cartoon band is "Plastic Beach". It will be released in 2010 and according to Damon it is "the most pop record I've ever made."
The album will feature contributions from Mos Def, Snoop Dogg, Barry Gibb and Bobby Womack.
Gorillaz are the creation of Damon and artist Jamie Hewlett.
www.mtv.co.uk
www.guardian.co.uk
Not confirmed by Barry Gibb and management!
Atlantic Records Honours rich history with box set
After six decades as a record label for many iconic artists a.o. The Bee Gees, Atlantic Records has culled tracks from its entire history for a 10-disc CD/DVD box set dubbed Atlantic Records: Time Capsule.
The numbered, limited edition set spans the label's entire history, from its inception in 1947 by founder Ahmet Ertegun to the present day.
www.fmqb.com
For more information or to order the box set:
www.fmqb.com
"The Somebody's"
We mentioned about the CD "The Somebodys" earlier on October 8th.
(Cover News).
"The Somebodys -- 50 Trib to the Brothers Gibb"
The album release was delayed until November 23rd due to a UK postal strike and it is now available as a digital download worldwide
(except the U.S., which has been delayed until later this month) from various digital retailers.
In the UK it can be purchased here on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk
Marion: GSI 12/02/09 (Thanks Robb W. Patryk)
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NEWS, November 21st.
Bee Gees Radio Special
Join CBS-FM on Sunday, November 22nd at 11PM (local time) for the Bee Gees: 50th Anniversary Radio Special.
This one hour program highlights the career of "The Brothers Gibb" in their own words as Barry and Robin Gibb talk about their music, their beginnings on stage as kids, through today.
www.wcbsfm.com
Malta Music Awards
GSI already mentioned the fact that Robin will be special guest at the Music Awards on December 5th. (See GSI News of November 3rd.) Ticket info: Tickets cost €10 and VIP tickets cost €30.
Tickets can also be purchased from TicketLine at www.ticketline.com.mt, the MFCC and from Springfield, South Street, Valletta.
More information is available on www.musicawards.com.mt
GSI Tips
"Love Is Blind" was intended for country singer Deana Carter, was recorded by the Bee Gees' old Australian friend Col Joye in 2002 and released in 2004 on his Along The Way album and recorded by the Australian boy band called Human Nature. This is Barry's version.
( Barry and Maurice on guitars, Maurice on keyboards and programming, and Barry on vocal).
www.youtube.com
"TinTin"
The 2 Tin Tin-albums, "Astral Taxi" and
"Toast and Marmalade for Tea" have been released on CD's with bonus tracks including "Have you heard the word". Maurice was producer and also played on these records.
www.amazon.de/1
www.amazon.de/2
Marion: GSI 11/21/09 (thanks Arne M.)
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NEWS, November 18th.
Barry and Robin on "Dancing With The Stars" show, USA
November 17 they finally were on US TV again together, singing: You Should Be Dancing.
Some comments:
-Barry looked great and seemed to enjoy himself; Robin looked very skinny but they sounded real fine.-----They still made me proud to be a BG's fan and I am so
glad they are back ----- I got goose bumps.----- I know Mo was there in spirit. His vibe was there in the music.----- Just watched it.
It was pretty awesome and the crowd seemed to love it! Good job!-----Sigh, always good to see them. Hope it is true that they have reconciled.----- Thought, all in all, Barry's voice was remarkable, considering.
Here you can see their performance: www.youtube.com
And here you can see the ET interview with Barry and Robin www.youtube.com/2
Bee Gees Interview for Sunrise, Australia TV, Part 2
Robin and Barry Gibb talk about the 50th anniversary of the Bee Gees, Maurice's death, new CD release, and the possibility of an Australian tour.
www.youtube.com
Michael Jackson's final message to Barry
Janet Jackson tells about Michael's final message to his close friend Barry Gibb.
Watch video at: www.accesshollywood.com.
Following his death a note was found on Michael's mirror to his close friend Barry Gibb.
Sister Latoya delivered that message last night when the Bee Gees performed on Dancing with the Stars.
"I just want to tell Barry how Michael was so worried about making sure he got a chance to really speak to him.
He kept making notes and writing notes:-I must speak to Barry,I must speak to Barry-, and Barry told me: yes he did. He was speaking to Barry periodically all the time actually.
So that was wonderful.I just want to pass the message on to him."
Marion: GSI 11/18/09
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NEWS, November 9th.
New Bee Gees website to launch soon
In the near future Reprise Records will launch a new Bee Gees website in support of the Bee Gees' 50th anniversary celebrations. You can already watch the new site at:
www.beegees.com and there's more to come soon.
Robin and other artists at Abbey Road Studio
Paul Rodgers, Robin Gibb and Michael Bolton were at the Abbey Road Studio recording The song, "We Will Remember Them", In aid of Royal British Legion and Help For Heroes.
Watch here: www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 11/09/09
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NEWS, November 5th.
Daily Telegraph talks to the Bee Gees
interview By Neil McCormick.
visit: www.telegraph.co.uk
Marion: GSI 11/05/09
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NEWS, November 2nd.
Bee Gees talk about their loss and their new beginning
They are interviewed at Criteria Studios, which is perhaps the place where Barry and Robin Gibb feel the loss of their brother Maurice most keenly.
Sitting in the Miami building where the Bee Gees recorded some of their biggest hits, they reveal the pain they feel to be back here without him.
"You look around and just think you're going to see him," says Barry, 63. "But now we know we must move on. We all have to."
For the first time in the seven years since Maurice's death, the surviving brothers have been reunited as a duo in the studio.
Barry says: "We've had as much tragedy as we've had success. But of course we'd give up all that success to have Andy and Maurice back".
Barry says: "People will always see the Bee Gees as three brothers. But we're going to struggle on in spite of whatever opinions may be out there.
"This is in our blood and we just have to keep on making music."
Robin nods. "We treasure Mo's memory and he will always be part of the Bee Gees. But from this point, Barry and I go on".
Also read: www.nst.com.my
Marion: GSI 11/02/09
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NEWS, November 1st.
Bee Gees at Abbey Road?
We've received a not yet confirmed message that The Bee Gees, Paul Rodgers and Michael Bolton are in attendance at Abbey Road Studios today recording a song with Paul McCartney for a good cause, possibly "Live Aid". Rumour is they are recording a Beatles song.
No further details yet.
The UK Sun reported that Paul Rodgers, Robin Gibb and Michael Bolton were there, but there's no mention of Paul McCartney participating in the session, which was done to raise funds for Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion.
The song, "We Will Remember Them", will be released for download on Remembrance Sunday, the paper said.
"We Will Remember Them" will be available to download on iTunes on November 8. The CD is due in shops next Monday.
Read more: www.thesun.co.uk including video
Bee Gees talk to CBS
Maurice Gibb's death divided the surviving Bee Gees, but now Barry and Robin are creating music together again.
After talking it over, Barry and Robin are in harmony again. Time to move on without ever letting go of Mo.
Barry and Robin have started writing songs together again.
"We still have a lot of music in us," Barry said.
www.cbsnews.com
Bee Gees magic still there
Anyone who saw Strictly Come Dancing yesterday will know that the magic of the Bee Gees burns as brightly as ever. They were announced as The Bee Gees.
Their TV appearance was a huge success. They looked very relaxed and Barry did the hand wavy thing encouraging people to clap in the instrumental bit.
Fans admit they're very happy about the fact that they're able to see the guys on TV again singing together, although for many of the fans seeing them performing without Maurice is bitter sweet also.
The Brothers seemend to enjoy their performance and so did the audience.
After seeing them on BBC tonight the excitement for many fans was right back again. It gave a good feeling and it asks for more. More performances and also more new material!!
To celebrate their return, the Bee Gees have created a unique album of some of their greatest hits and it's absolutely free inside next week's Mail on Sunday.(U.K.)
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk
See their performance www.youtube.com
www.bbc.co.uk
More Bee Gees
Bee Gees on ITV (U.K.)
This will feature an interview with The Brothers onNovember 3rd. After the interview goes out on TV you will be able to watch it on: www.gm.tv
Bee Gees on Sky TV (U.K.)
Also November 3rd Sky TV will broadcast an interview with Robin and Barry in the course of the afternoon.
Bee Gees Number One (Germany)
A pre taped show on the German Kabel Eins on November 18th. which includes an interview.
www.kabeleins.de
The Daily Mirror and Daily Telegraph
newspapers in Britain will print interviews with Robin and Barry next week.
There's a new Danish Bee Gees cover - sung in English, released last week by Ann-Mette Elten, the singer from the band called PS 12 ( Paa Slaget 12 ).
 Ann-Mette Elten
Marion: GSI 11/01/09 (thanks Erling P.)
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NEWS, October 15th
Barry and Robin performing together for BBC
The Brothers will sing together again for British TV in the show: "Strictly Come Dancing".
They will make an appearance on the BBC1 show on October 31.
Besides singing their classic track You Should Be Dancing, there is talk of Strictly's celeb dancers performing as a group to Bee Gee hits such as Night Fever, Staying Alive and Jive Talkin'.
http://news.bbc.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk
Marion: GSI 10/15/09
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NEWS, October 13th.
Bee Gees Special Japan
A Japanese cable TV station "Music Air" is broadcasting an hour-long "Bee Gees Special" during October and November. It features promo videos for
"Jive Talkin'," "Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)," "Stayin' Alive," "How Deep Is Your Love," "Night Fever," "Too Much Heaven," "E.S.P.," "You Win Again,"
"Ordinary Lives," "One," and "Secret Love," plus a 15-minute interview of
Barry and Robin together taped at Criteria Studio in Miami in late August
this year.
The interview was presumably taped for the promotion of "Ultimate," which is
now slated for release on November 11th (and not on 4th as previously
reported). So they mostly talked about well-known episodes about their
well-known songs, including how they wrote "To Love Somebody" for Otis
Redding before his passing and how they came up with the title for
"Massachusetts" at St. Regis Hotel in New York. They mentioned how they
had met Arif Mardin for the first time in that same building where they were
being interviewed.
When asked "Are you close to any other musicians?" they named
Eric Claption and Michael Jackson. Barry said they felt they were linked
spiritually to the Jacksons because "both families are living the same
experiences."
They didn't mention anything about their future plans, except at the end
when they were asked to say hello to their Japanese fans. Barry said, "We
are looking forward to coming to Japan and playing again for you. And we
hope that you'll come and see us."
Marion: GSI 10/13/09
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More News of 2009
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NEWS, January 21st.
Brit Awards
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Brit Awards, ITV are broadcasting a special anniversary programme Saturday 23rd. Viewers can vote for their favourite performance.
The Bee Gees' 1997 live performance is part of the competition. (See our earlier News items about the Brits of January 7th).
The ITV show also features an interview with Robin and Barry Gibb.
February 8th, the Brits 2010 album will be released. It includes an edited version of the medley the Bee Gees performed the night they received their Lifetime Achievement award.
The songs are How Deep Is Your Love, Stayin' Alive and Jive Talkin'.
To pre order the Brits 3 CD: www.amazon.co.uk
Also visit: www.itv.com
Garden Party with Robin and Dwina
September 5th a Heritage Foundation afternoon tea party was organized again by Robin Gibb and his wife Dwina in the garden of their home in Thame. (see GSI News September 15th.)
For some photos visit: www.theheritagefoundation.info
Marion: GSI 01/21/10
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NEWS, January 15th.
German Bee Gees Special
January 31st. the German Radio is planning to air a 4 hour radio show about The Bee Gees.
We've mentioned about it earlier on the GSI News of Januay 5th.
Next to the German singer Fabrian Goroncy we just heard that also The Italian Bee Gees will participate!
They met the real Bee Gees last year during the tribute in Manchester and kept in touch with John Cousins of the Bee Gees management since then.
The Italian Bee Gees are also planning a tour for 2010 as well as a live CD and are intending to perform again in The Netherlands in the middle of August of this year.
You can listen to the Bee Gees Special show at: www.starlightsound2004.com from 8 p.m. until midnight (German Time).
Stayin Alive
The cover band Stayin Alive U.K. have recorded a 'Bollywood' version of The Bee Gees hit Stayin' Alive. They were asked by producer Bally Sago to record the vocals at the studio and from there Bally would use the vocals in a new mix. The song is to feature in a film to be released in April 2010 and is being directed by Gurinder Chadha. The film is a horror comedy and will be titled: 'It's a wonderful afterlife'.
Visit the bands website to see a clip and hear a sample of the song from the international trailer: www.stayin-alive.co.uk
Marion: GSI 01/15/10
(thanks: Italian Bee Gees, Bill Howard)
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NEWS, January 7th.
The Brit Awards
The Brit Awards has introduced a special one-off category to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The ceremony will include a 'Most Memorable Brits Performance' award to mark the landmark birthday, replacing the 'Best Live Act' category for one year only.
The public will be able to vote for their favourite performance from acts including Kylie, The Bee Gees, Eurythmics, The Spice Girls, The Who, Coldplay, Paul McCartney, Take That, The Pet Shop Boys, Girls Aloud and Michael Jackson.
Mel B will present all the performances on special ITV1 show The BRITs Hits 30, broadcast on January 23.
The Brits nominations will be unveiled on January 18 and the awards take place at London's Earls Court on February 16.
www.brits.co.uk
www.brits.co.uk/voting
www.brits.co.uk/photos
Marion: GSI 01/07/10
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NEWS, December 24h.
Robin in British TV Quiz
November 11th. we already reported about Robin's visit to the TV studio for the British quiz Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
December 26th. this popular quiz will be aired by the British TV station ITV at 2.40 p.m.
Robin will team up with Mike Read for a Celebrity edition of this quiz. The show will be repeated on:
Wednesday 30th December at 2:30p.m. on ITV2
Thursday 31st December at 12:05p.m. on ITV1
www.bbc.co.uk
http://millionaire.itv.com
Message from Robin
Please visit the RobinGibb.com website and watch Robin's message to you at:
www.robingibb.com
Marion: GSI 12/24/09
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NEWS, December 22nd.
 Enjoy The Holidays
Especially in this week full of celebrating, remembering and preparing for a wonderful Christmas we have for you some short sound clips of special Gibb material.
Alabama (Maurice Gibb)
She's The One You Love (Maurice Gibb)
Silent Night (The Bee Gees)
The Bee Gees and family with Cilla Black, celebrating Christmas
Enjoy the Holidays
Robin on Malta TV
During Robin's stay on Malta he taped an interview with Lou Bondi which was broadcasted yesterday on Malta TVM. Watch Lou Bondi Plus at:
http://public.di-ve.com
December 22nd.
Today we of course would like to congratulate Robin and his wife Dwina who both celebrate their birthdays. We wish and hope they'll have a wonderful day together.
Also we remember today Robin's twin and also Barry's brother: Maurice Gibb.
Today it was his birthday too.He left us much too soon in 2003.
One of the fans remembered him recently in a mail like this:
I don't know if anyone else has noticed or not, but Maurice had a beautifully masculine speaking voice. It is a pleasure to just hear him speak.
His voice was so refined and nicely pitched; he did not even need to sing. He should have done some voice-overs.
Maurice also seemed to have an excellent knack for fashion. Has anyone noticed some of the trendy very fashion sensible jackets he wore
Maurice was certainly an extraordinary musician. I always envision him as the one who constructed the BGs beautiful intros into their songs.
He will certainly be missed, but I certainly hope the music goes on.
Ms. C. Freeman.
Maurice Gibb
Marion: GSI 12/22/09
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NEWS, December 16th.
Ellan Vannin 
 Robin during the video message
www.waterlootheplace.com
(click on dedicated page link, to watch Robins' video message and some other Isle Of Man videos etc.)
Harry Edmondson tells about the ceremony:
'There have been lots of comments about the service we held and a number of people came forward who are directly related to those who died.
This includes the family of passenger Amy Crix aged 18 who died with her 10 month old infant.
For 100 years nobody even knew if the Baby was a boy or a girl and there has never been a name for the child.
UNTIL NOW THAT IS, after extensive research I have traced the Birth Certificate of baby girl born on the 30th January 1909 and named MARY JANE CRIX. Re-write the history books after 100 years'.
Marion: GSI 12/16/09
( thanks also Harry Edmondson).
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NEWS, December 8th.
Robin visiting Malta, (2)
 Robin Gibb laid a wreath on the Air Forces Memorial in Floriana
Photos and article:
www.xfmmalta.com
www.timesofmalta.com
Robin will be on Maltese TV in a chat show, December 21, 2009. Host Lou Bondi talked to Robin Gibb and Mike Read.
Click here for a report of Robin's Malta visit by Josette Catania.
Watch here the video of the Music Awards show.
(Robin comes in at about 2.07)
http://public.di-ve.com
(click: view)
Marion: GSI 12/08/09
(Thanks: Justin Camilleri, Josette Catania)
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NEWS, December 4th.
Robin visiting Malta
Like mentioned in the GSI news of November 3, Robin will be visiting Malta this weekend for the Music Awards to receive an International Lifetime Achievement Award for The Bee Gees.
At the MFCC in Ta'Qali on Saturday December 5 from 8.30 pm. http://musicawards.com.mt
He will also lay a wreath at the War Memorial in Floriana on Sunday. Robin decided on the initiative to honour the war heroes.
Malta played an important part in the War and Robin and Heritage Fund vice-president Mike Read will be talking to XFM Radio and TV chat show host Lou Bondi about Bomber Command.,
Robin flew in December 4th and will also be visiting Valletta and Mdina. Robin will also be given the Peace Award by the country's President Mr Abela and visit with the British High Commisioner.
He leaves again on Sunday.
www.timesofmalta.com
also see the video: www.timesofmalta.com/1
www.timesofmalta.com/2
Marion: GSI 12/04/09
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NEWS, November 27th.
Diana Awards
 The Diana Award: 10th Anniversary Ceremony
Photographer: Chris Jackson/Staff
photos:
www.gettyimages.com
more photos at: www.rexfeatures.com
www.diana-award.org.uk
Marion: GSI 11/27/09
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NEWS, November 24th.
Bee Gees in "Music Week"
Last week GSI asked you to send material for putting together a Bee Gees 50th anniversary tribute feature for "Music Week".
From journalist Johnny Black of "Music Week" we'd received a request to send Bee Gees material, artists quotes about The Bee Gees and he asked us to contact the fans through the website to cooperate.
This week the UK magazine Music Week included a feature written by music journalist Johnny Black, dedicated to the Bee Gees at the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
The article summarises the history and the achievements of The Brothers as songwriters, and indeed includes some great quotes from a.o.
Tim Rice, Paul Mc Cartney, Celine Dion, George Michael and Noel Gallagher.
The magazine will be in the shops later this week and is available from selected newsstands and music stores in Britain and the Europe mainland.
The Bee Gees feature is announced on the cover of the magazine and has four pages inside.
Early next year, Music Week will print another piece written by Johnny Black to coincide with the release of the "Mythology" box set.
Read the article by Johnny Black at: www.californiachronicle.com
and: www.californiachronicle.com
Marion: GSI 11/24/09 (thanks: Johnny Black)
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NEWS, November 20th.
Robin's trip to South America
Robin has cancelled his visit to Chile due to unforeseen circumstances.
He would receive the Doctor Honoris Causa title at the University of Santiago, Chile.
Bee Gees' 'Freedom' DVD on sale
A DVD of the day the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Douglas was conferred on the Bee Gees is to go on sale on Friday November 20.
'Freedom' captures the excitement and atmosphere of July 10, 2009, the day when two of the world's best known figures in popular music, Barry and Robin Gibb, together with their mother and family members, came to Douglas Town Hall to attend the conferment ceremony.
The "Freedom" DVD not only reflects the high esteem in which the Council holds the Bee Gees but also will promote Douglas and the Isle of Man to a truly global audience.'
Short trailer: www.youtube.com
For further details including a preview of the DVD and links to sales outlets please click here
Available through Duke Marketing Limited, www.dukevideo.com.
Marion: GSI 11/20/09
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NEWS, November 13th.
Robin to South America
Robin will be in Santiago the Chile from Thursday 19 of November to Sunday the 22 nd.
Robin is coming as the president of Cisac. He is going to give a speech to the Head of the Chilean University Usach November 20th.
Gullermo Tejeda president of UNA is hosting Robin.UNA is a United Artists Coalition including Chilean artists regarding Intelectual Property.
Barry and Robin on Australian Channel 7 Part 1
To see their interview for the Australian show Sunrise click here.
Marion: GSI 11/13/09 (thanks Juan Guzman)
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NEWS, November 11th.
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
This afternoon Robin is recording "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" which will be aired
sometime near Christmas (ITV) http://millionaire.itv.com
Robin Interview
Also on Sunday 29th. of November Robin will be doing a live interview on the Adam Bolton show
Sky News. Probably only 5 or 6 mins. This is regarding his work for Bomber Command.
Bee Gees Magic Radio
Magic Radio Network, November 13th, U.K. radio
Bee Gees special on the whole of the Magic Network from 13th November onwards; includes a competition to win copies of Bee Gees albums.
Christmas celebrations of The Heritage Foundation
Saturday November 21st the Heritage Foundation and their annual President Robin Gibb CBE organize the Christmas celebrations at The Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, 128 King Henry's Road, London NW3.
The evening will include a three course dinner and festal of 50's and 60's music with performances by Mike Berry and The Outlaws, PJ Proby, Lou Jordon and Elliott Frisby.
Host will be Vice President Mike Read, aided and abetted by comedian Joe Goodman and impressionist Johnny More. reception 6.30 pm, Dinner 7.30 pm
Dress to impress, Black tie or lounge suit, cocktail or full evening dress.
Tickets are available now priced £82 per person from out ticket hotline tel: .- 01494 714 388
Marion: GSI 11/1/09
(special thanks: The Heritage Foundation).
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NEWS, November 8th.
Q Song Award
Like earlier reported in the GSI News of August 13th. The Bee Gees received yet another award: the Q Song Award (Queensland, Australia).
The award was presented to the Bee Gees in recognition of their considerable contribution through their music and the inspiration that resonates Queensland songwriters.
The Brothers accepted the award by video which you can watch here:
www.qmusic.com.au
Bee Gees on American TV
Watch here the performance of The Bee Gees at the Sunday Morning CBS program
The interview was taped last August and broadcasted Sunday November 1st.
www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 11/08/09
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NEWS, November 3rd.
The Bee Gees tell their story to UK newspaper "Mirror"
It's Daily Mirror Bee Gees week
To celebrate the release of The Ultimate Bee Gees, The Daily Mirror started an exclusive series in which Robin and Barry Gibb tell their story.
There's a competition (www.mirror.co.uk) to win copies of the album, a limited edition hard drive preloaded with the Ultimate Bee Gees, and a Gibson Songmaker guitar personally signed by Barry and Robin.
On the website you can listen to clips of 14 tracks of The Ultimate Bee Gees.
Story 1 www.mirror.co.uk/1
Story 2 www.mirror.co.uk/2
Story 3 www.mirror.co.uk/3
Story 4 www.mirror.co.uk/4
Robin Gibb visits The Coca-Cola Malta Music Awards 2009
Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, has accepted to be present at the Coca-Cola Malta Music Awards 2009 to receive an International Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Coca-Cola Malta Music Awards 2009 will be held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali on Saturday, 5 December from 8.30pm.
Half the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Malta Community Chest Fund. The President of Malta and Mrs Abela have confirmed their attendance on the night.
www.independent.com.mt
The Bee Gees interviewed for "Sky News" and "GMTV"
Barry and Robin Gibb told "Sky News" Lorna Dunkley about their plans for the future.
http://video.news.sky.com
and they chatted to "GMTV" about celebrating 50 years of success
www.gm.tv
Marion: GSI 11/03/09
(also thanks: Rogerio Borges)
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NEWS, October 26th.
Bee Gees Poll
Early next month the first of their new box sets will be released to celebrate being in show business for 50 years. Time for Robin and Barry to talk about that period of 50 years being in a band, from tragedy to how they changed the world.
Also a possibility for fans to vote for your favorite Bee Gees song.
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk
To place your vote: scroll down to the end of the article on page 2. There you can also watch a number of Bee Gees videos and after voting you see automatically the results so far.
The next days and weeks you can expect to find several print and TV interviews given by The Brothers the past months in support of the release of The Ultimate Bee Gees on November 2nd. So check your radio and TV guides as well as the magazines regularly.
For instance: Daily Mirror (UK), Welt Am Sontag, Bunte, ZDF radio, Cable One (Germany), Sunrise (Australia), Nihon TV, Fugi TV, Music air network, and Nikkei newspaper (Japan).
Barry and Robin on US TV together
The interview CBS taped with the Brothers for their "Sunday Morning" news show last August will be broadcast next Sunday November 1st. (USA)
Also, Robin and Barry are set to appear on the US smash hit reality show "Dancing With The Stars" (ABC). The Brothers will perform the Bee Gees' 1976 number one hit "You Should Be Dancing" on November 17th.
More dates will follow!
Marion: GSI 10/26/09
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NEWS, October 22nd.
Helping The Heart Of Music
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary and its unique history, the PRS for Music Members Benevolent Fund is proud to present a very special fund-raising concert:
Helping The Heart Of Music, October 25th at the London Royal Albert Hall. The show will be backed by Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings and artists will include:
Robin Gibb (???), Jan Akkerman, Melanie C, Paul Carrack, Kiki Dee, Chris Difford, Georgie Fame,
Mark King and Mike Lindup (Level 42), Martin Taylor, Bill Wyman, Mick Hucknall and some very special guests.!!
www.royalalberthall.com
GSI Tip!!
Watch the following golden oldie video of The Bee Gees' numbers from the 1968 tv special Idea: http://rutube.ru
and enjoy this interview and performance: Bee Gees - "Into The Night"
In 1991, The Bee Gees released the album "High Civilization" The Bee Gees appeared on the Rick Dees' show "Into The Night" to promote the album and first single,
"When He's Gone" and "One". www.youtube.com/2
www.youtube.com/3
Marion: GSI 10/22/09
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NEWS, October 21st
Bee Gees plaque replica
The Heritage Foundation have had a limited addition replica produced of the Bee Gees Plaque which was unveiled last May at 67 Brook Street, London W1
They are 5 inches in diameter on a 1 ¼ cm wooden base. They are in silver on blue and can be hung on a wall. The cost is £99 including postage.
There will only be 250 of these, so they are and will be a collector's item. They will come with a label on the back of the base saying
"This commemorates the unveiling of a Heritage Foundation Plaque to the Bee Gees at 67, Brook Street London W1"
These labels will be signed by Robin and numbered 1 - 250.
For those wishing to purchase the credit card payment number is (0044) 1494 714388.
Cheques should be made payable to The Heritage Foundation and sent to
Green Acres, 3 Birchwood Chase
Great Kingshill, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6EH, United Kingdom.
www.theheritagefoundation.info
Marion: GSI 10/21/09
(with thanks Heritage Foundation)
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NEWS, October 12th
The Sound Relief DVD
The 4 CD package of the Sound Relief concert featuring Barry and Olivia - Newton John has just been released.
Barry and Olivia perform seven songs: Jive Talkin', Words (without Olivia), Islands in The Stream, I love you I honestly love you (without Barry), How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,
Guilty & You Should Be Dancing
http://liberation.com.au
http://hangout.altsounds.com
Marion: GSI 10/12/09 (thanks Mark C.)
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