Robin Gibb
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Summary
Robin Gibb was born on December 22, 1949[1], in Douglas[2]. He died on May 20, 2012[3], in London[4]. He worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], singer-songwriter[8], and record producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,676 views/month, #2,579 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Mary the Virgin Churchyard[11]
- Father: Hugh Gibb[12]
- Child: Spencer Gibb[13], RJ Gibb[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: musician[17]
- Employer: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts[18]
- Award received: Steiger Award[19], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[20], Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[21], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22]
- Member of: Bee Gees[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[25]
- Genre: pop music[26], new wave[27]
- Record label: Atco Records[28], EMI[29], Leedon[30]
- Discography: Robin Gibb discography[31]
- Commons category: Robin Gibb[32]
- Voice type: tenor[33]
- Cause of death: colorectal cancer[34]
- Family name: Gibb[35]
- Given name: Robin[36], Hugh[37]
- Official website: http://www.robingibb.com/[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robin Gibb[39]
- Relative: Steve Gibb[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Instrument: voice[42]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Song of the Year[43]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: GB[45]
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Began / founded: 1949-12-22[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-05-20[47]
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Genre(s): baroque pop, pop, pop rock[48]
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Community tags: baroque pop, pop, pop rock, synthpop[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 71bcb5be-394c-4c04-bb38-35982e8a94d3[50]
Why It Matters
Robin Gibb has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Robin Gibb born?
Robin Gibb was born in Douglas[2].
Where did Robin Gibb die?
Robin Gibb died in London[4].
Who were Robin Gibb's parents?
Robin Gibb's father was Hugh Gibb[12].
What did Robin Gibb do for work?
Robin Gibb worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], singer-songwriter[8], and record producer[9].
What awards did Robin Gibb receive?
Honors received include Steiger Award[19], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[20], Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[21], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].