NEWS, December 28th.
Results of Bee Gees Youtube views!
We have the “Music Insights” application, which shows the amount of times each act has been listened to on YouTube since September 2014: Bee Gees – 111.173.939 This is yet another impressive result.Better than the Stones Abba Elton John Phil Collins among others. Brazil and Mexico more views on YouTube tan the States.Chile more tan the UK with a population of only 17 million www.youtube.com
thanks: Juan Guzmán!! Samantha Gibb
Sam will give a performance on January 9th. 2016. This charity event will take place at Savor, Studio J. (Miami Beach- Florida, USA). from 8.00 pm. till 11.00 pm. Cost: free.
Sam: ‘ So excited to be a part of this event.
Thank you so much!’ http://samanthagibb.com
Marion: GSI 12/28/15
NEWS, December 16th.
Titanic Live Concert Tour
The earlier mentioned dates and places for concerts in Italy have been replaced by ONE other concert on April 2nd. 2016 in Bari, Italy, because of organizational reasons. So the concerts of December 19: Matera, December 27: Bari and December 29: Lecce ARE OFF!! GSI is in close contact with the producer of this project and we’ll soon have more concert dates concerning other countries. At this moment one is working on this. Next upcoming concert: the German premiere in Siegen, Germany !! This will be February 13th. 2016. TICKETS: www.eventim.de GSI tip
The Barry Gibb Interview – The Full Transcript Plus Another Forgotten Bee Gees Classic by Tim Roxborogh. www.roxboroghreport.com
Marion: GSI 12/16/15
NEWS, November 25th.
Some updates and fan answers
* Barry’s album and tour 2016: No confirmations yet. still plans, like earlier mentioned, of releasing the album in the first part of 2016, (probably around March 2016 but certainly not at the end of 2015!!) and furthermore…. plans for live concerts after the album release in 2016. We keep you posted.
* Barry’s Bumsrush video and the possibility to order it: There is no system in place presently to order this video. We hope again in near future.
* What about plans of Barry to release the live recording of the Melbourne concert from 1989. Barry and John Merchant remixed the audio from the original ‘One For All’ – home video release recorded at the 1989 Melbourne Concert for inclusion in the more recent Bee Gees Box set: The Warner Bros. Years 1987 – 1991. GSI Offer – Premiere Titanic Concert Siegen
Do you have tickets for this concert and are you interested in getting a chance to meet with the guests before the start of the concert??? GSI will probably have a possibility, in cooperation with the concert organisation, to visit the guests with some fans before the show starts, for a chat and take some photos etc. In Germany we expect The Gibbs only to be present at the premiere in Siegen. I can only invite a small group of fans…. If you have booked tickets for Siegen I can put you on the list and let you in. If you are interested then send an email soon to:
Marion@brothersgibb.org subject: fan visit Siegen.
There are only a few places left on my list.
Also watch: youtube.com And click here (Pdf) to read the review of the Titanic Requiem music written by Marty Hogan and posted here with his permission.
Marion: GSI 11/25/15
NEWS, November 5th.
You Should Be Dancing CD
A decision has been made that this planned compilation CD won’t be released after all. This seems to be a worldwide decision. Signed Rotary Club 2016 Calender
From Rotary Redcliffe:
Hi Marion!
Our Rotary Club has 2016 calendar of our area signed by Barry Gibb for auction. It has Barry on the front cover and includes some photos of Bee Gees Way along with other local sights. For anyone interested visit: http://rotaryredcliffecity.org
Thanks, Mick Cullen
Rotary Calendar 2016 front click to enlarge
Marion: GSI 11/05/15
NEWS, October 25th.
Titanic concert tour premiere
Some first pictures of the Titanic premiere show (October 23) in Taranto, Italy. The Titanic Concert is a show worth seeing. It is the perfect blend between classical music and pop music with a mix of items such as film, ballet, history and fantastic holograms.
Il Titanic Concert è uno spettacolo che vale la pena vederlo, è la perfetta fusione fra musica pop e musica classica condita da un mix di elementi quali film, balletto, storia e i fantastici ologrammi.
Photo report (4 images)
© Copyright 2015 sergio malfatti photo
also visit: www.sergiomalfatti.it/1 www.tarantoeventi.it more later! Love and Hope Ball
GSI just was informed that Barry won’t be performing at the upcoming Love And Hope Ball. If he is in Miami February 6th. he’ll probably attend with his family. At the moment his schedule isn’t known yet. More details about Barry’s plans on GSI when available. www.diabetesresearch.org
Marion: GSI 10/25/15
NEWS, October 15th.
Barry Gibb BGS Australia Special with Rahni Sadler
Finally ready to be aired!!! Barry Gibb’s Redcliffe special is on this Sunday the 18th. 2015 on Ch. 7. Australian TV. https://mobile.twitter.com
Short clip of the program
Watch the program at
Marion: GSI 10/15/15
NEWS, October 1st..
To Love The Bee Gees
Special offer for GSI
You have a chance to pre-order the album: To Love The Bee Gees now and get 10% off by mentioning a special code while ordering. There is an option during the check out process to “Add Discount”. When you click on that text it opens an empty text field for entering discount codes.
The discount code for the album is: GSI
ONLINE WEBSHOP: http://to-love-the-bee-gees
All album information: facebook.com
Click to enlarge
Marion: GSI 10/01/15
NEWS, September 26th.
Dennis Bryon, “You Should be Dancing”
More about his recent released book, You Should Be Danding. Dancing days revisited “If you think it’s a good idea, you put it together.” Upon hearing Barry Gibb say those words to him, drummer Dennis Bryon moved forward with rounding out the backing band that would help propel The Bee Gees to superstardom in the mid-to-late 1970s. That’s just one of the interesting accounts in Bryon’s new autobiography, You Should Be Dancing: My Life With The Bee Gees, out now via ECW Press. It’s a lean, breezy account of his life growing up in South Wales, becoming a drummer, finding early success with the band Amen Corner, landing the gig with The Bee Gees and what has happened since the early 1980s, when Bryon parted ways with Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. http://medleyville.us Some back groud info Pdf “You Should Be Dancing”, album
A new compilation album ‘You Should Be Dancing’ is on the calendar for November 6. It will be issued as a CD, as well as a 180g-weight vinyl LP. www.musictap.net DRI – 4th annual Haute Tea
This will take place October 2nd. 2015 at St. Regis Bal Harbour More details: www.diabetesresearch.org
Marion: GSI 09/26/15
NEWS, September 19th.
Olivia Newton John Gala
During the Olivia Newton John Gala Barry sang: “Jive Talkin”, “To Love Somebody”. “Spicks and Specks”. “You Should Be Dancing”. “Words”. and the duets with Olivia: “Guilty”, “Islands in The Stream”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”. more later and more photos on GSI Facebook.
Barry and Olivia during one of their duets, September 19th.
copyright: Jackie Epstein
Barry with Kelly Lang and Olivia Newton John, September 19th.
copyright: Kelly Lang
Barry in Australia
Barry will travel back to America now and will be home in Miami Beach again on Monday after a very exciting 3 weeks journey to his childhood years. The highlight of the trip of course was the opening by Barry of Stage Two of Bee Gees way but for him his more private visits were also very exciting and like Dick Ashby told GSI today Barry has enjoyed visiting locations like : Scarborough House, one of the old houses where he lived during his childhood with his family, CWA Hall – Breakfast Club Redcliffe, of course: the Redcliffe Speedway, Redliffe Jetty and he went back to pay a visit to Bee Gees Way by Night which is very special too. more later and of course on GSI Facebook.
Marion: GSI 09/19/15
NEWS, September 16th.
Garden Party Thame
Dwina Gibb with members of Bomber Command.
© Linda Keane (Do not copy or post this photo on other sites / pages without permission of Linda Keane!!).
click for 3 images
September 12th. About 300 guests were invited by the Heritage Foundation at another Garden Party organized at the Prebendal in Thame, (house of Dwina Gibb, widow of Robin Gibb) for the upkeep of Bomber Command Memorial. Jill Francis spoke in a speech about a possibility of honouring Robin Gibb in a special way.
Click here to read her speech.
It was a lovely day, lots of friends old and new had a great time and enjoyed lovely weather. Also Dwina’s grandkids had a wonderful time and all 3 had lots of fun in the big garden. A lot of money has been raised again for the Bomber Command Memorial in London thanks to this event.
Soon a report on this website with more photos. www.facebook.com www.theheritage-foundation.co.uk
Marion: GSI 09/16/15
NEWS, September 10th.
More about Barry in Redcliffe
Loretta Ryan talks to Barry
about the new concerts for 2016 Barry mentioned it will be different: a little bit more intimite, more in theatres and more acoustic etc. audio about Barry’s visit: http://blogs.abc.net.au
4BC to help honour the Bee Gees
4BC will host a special live outside broadcast (OB) from noon to 6pm tomorrow, Friday 11 September, in support of the Redcliffe Festival and the official opening of Bee Gees Way Stage 2. more at: www.radioinfo.com.au
Marion: GSI 09/10/15
NEWS, September 9th.
Barry Gibb back in Redcliffe
Barry in Redcliffe, September 2015
It has been decades since Barry Gibb has called Redcliffe home, but he left no doubt how deep his love for the peninsula was at a beachside reception on Wednesday September 9th. video: https://au.news.yahoo.com
Articles and photos: www.brisbanetimes.com.au www.couriermail.com.au Opening of Bee Gees Way, Stage 2, September 11th.
Don´t forget for all who cannot be present …… follow the live stream of the event and register for, and watch Live Stream here http://visitmoretonbayregion.com.au
Information about time differences: www.timeanddate.com
In The Netherlands and most parts of Western Europe Mainland you have to get ready around 6 am. in the morning! Enjoy!!
More on GSI Facebook!
Barry in Redcliffe, September 2015
Kayte Strong – Bryon about Dennis
‘Since my last name is also B-R-Y-O-N now, I feel the pain!!! True story about the publisher Dennis turned down when they spelled Bryon wrong 7 out of 8 times in the contract. Not a good start for a publisher’ Radio Interview with Tom Barnard of KQRS in Minneapolis MN https://soundcloud.com
Dennis is playing one of many first rate kits for Native Instruments sampling…he makes it look so easy … © Kayte BryonMarion: GSI 09/09/15
NEWS, August 24th.
GSI Announcement
Dear fans and friends.
Many of you will have heard the sad news by now through my facebook and my personal messages. Last Thursday August 20th. our friend, Bee Gees Fan and GSI representative Henk Goosens has passed away.
He will be sadly missed by so many.
You will be able to say goodbye to Henk:
Wednesday, August 26th. at 13.00 hours.
cemetry: Hofwijk, Delftweg 230 in Rotterdam,
The Netherlands
Next week GSI will publish a short In Memory on the website.
Henk Goosens, Australia 2013
Marion / GSI xxx
NEWS, August 21st.
Gibb Family Request!!
REQUEST!!
ITV television in Great Britain is planning a documentary series about the untimely deaths of several famous people over the past 50 years. I was contacted by ITV to cooperate and I was asked to get ITV in touch with the Gibb Family. ITV wants to make an episode about Maurice Gibb as part of their ‘Autopsy’ Series.
I understand they are still planning to do this episode although Yvonne Gibb does not approve and I won’t cooperate either of course! The Gibb Family asks everyone who will be contacted by ITV to cooperate on the series about Maurice:
NOT TO DO THIS PLEASE!.
Marion: GSI 08/21/15
NEWS, August 13th.
Barry’s visit to Redcliffe 2015
click to enlarge
With Barry visiting Redcliffe again next month for the opening of Stage 2 of Bee Gees Way fans are able to get much closer to the Bee Gees star and traders warned to prepare for their busiest day of the year!
Listen to audio from 5.00
http://blogs.abc.net.au facebook.com/RedcliffeFestival www.redcliffefestival.com.au www.facebook.com Titanic Concert Tour
We are pleased to announce that The Titanic Requiem, composed by Robin Gibb and RJ Gibb, has inspired a series of classical concerts in Italy. The music from 60 musicians and a choir of 40 will be accompanied by custom designed holograms projected behind the orchestra and choir. Tickets for three concerts are available now, with two more dates to be announced soon.
On sale soon:
6 December, Bari
Date TBA, Pescara
robingibb.com/news facebook.com facebook.com/2 facebook.com/3
* RJ Gibb and Dwina Gibb recently visited Taranto in Italy, where the first concert will take place, to participate in the press announcement and launch event www.youtube.com
* While RJ and Dwina were in Taranto, RJ accepted an award on behalf of his father and himself celebrating the composition of “The Titanic Requiem”. www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 08/13/15
NEWS, August 11th.
Barry Gibb new album – and Love and Hope
Marion / GSI received some updates from Barry because there keep coming so many fan questions concerning the release date of Barry’s new album. and “Love and Hope”. All I can tell you is there are no plans to release a solo single or album until next year ! No news about Barry performing at the next “Love and Hope”. The 2016 “Love and Hope Ball” will feature a Circus Sole type of act.
More later this year GSI TIPS
Karl Richardson explores the greatest Brothers Gibbs’ Hits, through the multitracks masters of songs like Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever and others that make history in the top charts. A must listen BBC documentary for fans and for those who appreciate the best produtions and artists of all times. www.youtube.com
Robin Gibb at Skavlan, 2011 www.youtube.com Bee Gees Interview 1968 Cologne, Germany www.youtube.com Bee Gees Radio Interview 1987 www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 08/11/15
NEWS, August 4th.
Author event with Dennis Bryon
Author event with Dennis Bryon, author of You Should Be Dancing: My life with the Bee Gees signs his books. Please join Parnassus Books in welcoming acclaimed drummer and Nashvillian Dennis Byron for a discussion and signing of his memoir, “You Should Be Dancing: My Life with the Bee Gees”.
Saturday, August 15, 2015 – 2:00pm. Event address:
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
Dennis is also appearing at Mid South Book Fest in Memphis September12th. Bill Clinton and the Bee Gees: Memoirs from the Spotlight,10:00am Dennis Bryon of the Bee Gees and White House appointee Janis F. Kearney have lived amazing lives, and their memoirs serve as a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the world of politics and pop culture. Join them as they share their stories about the Clintons, civil rights leader Daisy Bates, the Bee Gees, and more!
Presenters: Dennis Bryon and Janis F. Kearney
Moderator: Neil White
Location: Playhouse on the Square Main Stage www.midsouthbookfest.org
Marion: GSI 08/04/15
NEWS, July 19th.
Barry and Olivia at the ONJ Gala 2015 ‘a touch of gold’
We do not have a set list but Barry and Olivia for sure will sing several songs together according to his manager. Stage 2 Of Walk Way Opening
Management told GSI that they don’t know the time of the walkway opening on Sept 11th yet although it will probably be in the afternoon. There will only be a limited capacity of seats. Keep an eye on GSI website / facebook and: www.facebook.com/BeeGeesFanClub for details if you are visiting Redcliffe. also visit: www.beegeesway.com Love and Hope 2016
No details at all yet about The “Love and Hope Ball” for 2016. GSI received information that the event will probably be moved to another location!!! and so no date or details are known yet at the moment. We soon hope to know more.
Marion: GSI 07/19/15
NEWS, July 16th.
Update Barry’s plans
Many fans asked GSI for an update about Barry’s plans, however at the moment not too much to mention: Barry should finish his album just before they go to Australia for 3-4 weeks at the end of August. Stage 2 of Bee Gees Way will be officially opened by Barry, Linda and Lesley on Friday September 11, 2015. More info about the official opening of stage 2 of Bee Gees Way as well as Barry’s performance at Olivia’s Gala you can find at the facebook page of the Australian fanclub: www.facebook.com/BeeGeesFanClub
For more info about the Bee Gees Way also visit: www.beegeesway.com
GSI will not know about any CD / concert plans until Barry and his team will sit down with the record label after the return from Australia. Barry’s CD will definitely not be released until early in 2016 Keep an eye on GSI website for more details the coming months. Bee Gees in Dutch newspaper
‘The work of The Bee Gees belongs to the most beautiful in Pop’ ‘Brothers Gibb: triumph and tragedy’ A story about a Dutch reporter visiting the Brothers in Miami in the 80ties: click for PDF (in Dutch) You Should Be Dancing – My Life With The Bee Gees
Book Dennis Bryon is ready.
Kayte Strong (wife of Dennis): Yesterday (July 15) was the big day we had our first look at the physical book “You Should Be Dancing”. I was the official photographer and host of the event, which was held in our kitchen (of course). I gathered several of the people who are featured in the book, and I laid out a big spread of shrimp, cheeses, ham, spicy deviled eggs, grapes, hummus, guacamole, salmon dip, barbecue chips, assorted crackers and a bottle of champagne . . . and we witnessed Dennis open the box to see his first novel!
Congrats with your book Dennis!!
More news about Dennis Bryon:
it’s definite now that Dennis will be joining The Italian Bee Gees on tour next year during their Massachusetts Shows of 2016!! Fans who will visit one of these Massachusetts shows in Europe will be able to ask Dennis personally, during the Meet and Greet after each show, to sign the book. Dennis will be guest performer next to Blue Weaver (both members from the original Bee Gees Band) and tour with the 3 Italian Egiziano Brothers to pay tribute to The Bee Gees music.
More info:
brothersgibb.org/ibg.html facebook.com/dennisbryonauthor
Marion: GSI 07/16/15
NEWS, June 6th.
Book Dennis Bryon
Dennis wants to share with you all the stories of his years working with The Bee Gees and asked to post this book information on GSI. The book can already be pre ordered and will be available in the shops in August. pre order at: http://ecwpress.com
More soon.
(thanks Samantha Dobson, ECW Press). More reviews for Robin’s Saved By The Bell CD set. Dave DiMartino, Executive Editor at Yahoo! Music wrote the following review of Saved By the Bell: The Collected Works of Robin Gibb 1968-1970 www.robingibb.com Alexis Petridis recommends Saved by the Bell, a 3CD collection of solo material – most of it unreleased – by the late Bee Gee Robin Gibb. www.theguardian.com Interview with Dwina at 2.13: www.bbc.co.uk
Marion: GSI 06/04/15
NEWS, May 27th.
Barry’s visit to Australia 2015
Like GSI mentioned before Barry will visit Australia this year again. He will visit Redcliffe and will be at the opening of stage two of The Bee Gees Walkway. September 11th. As far as we know now he will only be accompanied by wife Linda during this trip but other family members may join, who knows. Barry and Linda are planning to stay for about 2 to 3 weeks and will spend most of the time doing private visits etc. www.redcliffefestival.com.au/
Marion: GSI 05/27/15
NEWS, May 18th.
Title change of Robin’s CD set
It is no longer called “1969-70” but is “1968-1970” now! Late in the compiling of the project, Andrew Sandoval added some demos from 1968, so the title of the album was changed to 1968-1970. These are the tracks from 1968:
The 1968 tracks are:
12. The Band Will Meet Mr. Justice (demo) 2.46
(Robin Gibb)
Recorded at IBC Sound Recording Studio A, London, UK (6/13/68)
Previously unissued
13. The People’s Public Poke Song (demo) 1.49
(Robin Gibb)
Recorded at IBC Sound Recording Studio A, London, UK (6/13/68)
Previously unissued
14. Indian Gin And Whiskey Dry (demo) 1.53
(Robin Gibb)
Recorded at IBC Sound Recording Studio A, London, UK (6/13/68)
Previously unissued
15. The Girl To Share Each Day (demo) 2.13
(Robin Gibb)
Recorded at IBC Sound Recording Studio A, London, UK (6/13/68)
Previously unissued
16. Come Some Halloween Or Christmas Day (demo) 3.42
(Robin Gibb)
Recorded at IBC Sound Recording Studio A, London, UK (6/13/68)
Previously unissued
17. Heaven In MY Hands (demo) 2.11
(Robin Gibb)
Recorded at IBC Sound Recording Studio A, London, UK (6/13/68)
Previously unissued
Tracks 14 and 16 should have been credited as B, R & M compositions, although only Robin plays on these demos. A note to the website explains the error on the writers for these two songs. (The package had already gone to production when this mistake was noticed). The 3 CD set is packaged in a card digi-pak with a 24 page booklet.
It looks wonderful. www.robingibb.com
Marion: GSI 05/18/15 (thanks Robin Hurley).
NEWS, April 15th.
Saved by the bell collected works of Robin Gibb 1969-1970
Click for official press release. (Pdf)
Also visit: www.robingibb.com
Marion: GSI 04/15/15 (Thanks also Robin Hurley)
NEWS, March 31st.
Barry visits Redcliffe again
Latest information about his visit of September 2015.: Barry Gibb announces return to Redcliffe for opening of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Bee Gees Way. www.couriermail.com.au Barry Gibb’s coming back to open Stage Two of Bee Gees Way. http://blogs.abc.net.au Bee Gees Way – Staying Alive in Redcliffe! www.4bc.com.au Home Truth Song
Barry Gibb Unveils Autobiographical New Track: ‘The Home Truth Song’ read the story by Tim Roxborogh at: http://roxboroghreport.blogspot.nl
Marion: GSI 03/31/15
NEWS, March 28th.
Barry at Miami Beach 100 year event
Barry looked happy and strong. His eyes had a lot of energy of light and he was smiling all the time. The setlist for Barry’s performance was: Jive talking. Lonely days. To love somebody. I’ve gotta a message to you. Home truth song. How can you mend a broken heart. Words. Night fever. More than a woman. Staying alive. You should be dancing. Tragedy.
The new song he did is called: Home Truth Song.
Listen here: youtube.com
Barry now first takes a week off from recording before continuing again.
Click here (Pdf) for the unofficial lyrics to new song.
Photos gettyimages.nl
(more photos soon).
New album: The Bee Gees: 1974-1979
March 2015
Read review at: americansongwriter.com
Marion: GSI 03/28/15
NEWS, March 16th.
GSI UPDATE:
Barry Gibb concert March 26th. , solo album and next tour There is no set list for March 26th yet as rehearsals don’t start until Monday the 23rd. Barry is recording this week.
No tour details available at least before August.
First the album has to be finished The release date then has to be set The promotional compaign then needs to be discussed before a time line and concert plan can be worked out.
We keep you updated.
Marion: GSI 03/16/15
NEWS, March 11th.
Grammy Awards, speech Adam Gibb
This year The Bee Gees received the Grammy Life Time Achievement Award and Adam Gibb was present to receive this precious award for his father Maurice, who sadly died in 2003. Maurice’s wife Yvonne was so kind to send us this video of the speech of Adam, to share with the fans on GSI.
Thanks Yvonne!!
Click here to see on Youtube
Marion: GSI 03/11/15
NEWS, March 1st.
Love And Hope Ball 2015
Although Barry didn’t perform this year ( he was of cours amongst the audience) most of the Gibb family were present at the Ball as always at February 14th. 2015.
Also visit: www.diabetesresearch.org
Photo report (9 images)
Articles
– morobinbarrystories.com/2015/02/21
– morobinbarrystories.com/2015/02/22
– morobinbarrystories.com/2015/02/23
– morobinbarrystories.com/2015/02/25
– morobinbarrystories.com/2015/02/26
(Thanks Anne Jakowenko). Barry started working on new solo album!
At the end of February everyone was getting ready to move to The Hit Factory to start the recording work for Barry’s new solo album. The plan is to have the album ready later this year and go on tour again next year. We’ll of course keep you posted.
Photo report (9 images)
Some videos
– youtube.com Time Lapse of Stephen Gibb’s Guitar Rig Setup.
– youtube.com Time Lapse of Barry Gibb 2015, New Album, Recording Day 1, at The Hit Factory day 1
youtube.com Day 2 Barry at Miami Beach Centennial
For the latest info check: http://miamibeach100.com/ youtube.com youtube.com
Marion: GSI 03/01/15
NEWS, February 16th.
Miami Beach Centennial Concert
Barry Gibb and Gloria Estefan are amongst the performers at Miami Beach centennial concert on March 26th. There’s now more news available about the 100 Year Miami Beach celebrations we mentioned about earlier on GSI website.
Press Release (Pdf)
www.miamiherald.com http://miamibeach100.com
Marion: GSI 02/16/15 (Thanks also Dick Ashby)
NEWS, February 15th.
“Love And Hope Ball”
Yesterday it was the yearly event of the Love And Hope Ball. Barry of course was present and Jon Secada performed. www.diabetesresearch.org www.socialmiami.com
jonsecada:
With Barry Gibb at the @Diabetes_DRI Love and Hope ball #diabetesresearch #valentinesday Also watch:
https://vimeo.com www.grammy.com
Marion: GSI 02/15/15
NEWS, February 8th.
Grammy Livetime Achievement Award 2015
This week is the week of the Grammy’s and Barry and his family are celebrating the fact that The Bee Gees are getting the Grammy this year. How well deserved!! GSI loves to congratulate Barry and the Gibb family with this special award. I’m very proud that my Bee Gees and my beloved music are getting recognition !! The family went to LA this week for the celebrations and the presentation.
The programm of the Grammy event:
www.fxm-group.com
Barry performs onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons honoring Martin Bandier at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
www.youtube.com Ed Sheeran and John Mayer rehearsed their Grammy Performance, but Barry Gibb who will be presenting talks about the Bee Gees getting the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and how it’s a great but bittersweet moment for him and his mom.
During the presentation Barry speaks from the heart www.yahoo.com www.youtube.com starting at: 2.20
Photos and more.
www.utsandiego.com www.gettyimages.nl http://fdrmx.com
The family
Photo report (10 images)
THE GRAMMY’S LIVE: www.grammy.com/
Marion: GSI 02/08/15
NEWS, February 3st.
The Grammy Week!
Barry and family are ready for it! Thanks to Ali Gibb for this wonderful photo (credits Ali Gibb) Still not sure exactly of all the members of the younger Gibb generation who will attend on Saturday. From England Megan and RJ are planning to go however at the moment not 100% sure. Barry and Yvonne will be there for sure!
The Spirits Tour DVD ?
Many of you have asked and keep asking about a possibility for releasing a DVD of this tour. Answer from management to GSI: ‘The problem with the idea of a Spirits Tour DVD has always been that too many people have a vested interest NBC, RSO, David Frost/Paradine Productions. The Bee Gees’ present day Record Company ‘ So we can only hope but this is the situation. Barry Gibb Interview
Latincam Productions:
‘With all the interest in the Barry Gibb interview we shot…I had to make sure all understand it was a very upbeat, look-back down memory lane. A very cool, positive guy on all levels, with music and family still a major part of his life bringing him happiness’.
Some additional information about the video. (Pdf)
Hold Amy’s Hand charity
Amy Watts was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in August. It had already spread to her liver. She’s just 37 – Friends and family have set up a webpage for Amy with a appeal for donations. This would enable her surgery in the UK. www.holdamyshand.com
Barry’s twitter message
Travis Gibb Music
Travis: ‘ it’s been way to long since I’ve shared anything. I’m happy to say I’m going to start uploading more of my productions big or small. You can always check my Soundcloud account for anything new I’m posting’ . https://soundcloud.com Barry about Elvis, One Day Two Legends Documentary
Here is a preview of a new documentary in which Barry will be among the Artists talking about their memories of Elvis Presley. Barry talks to Joe Esposito about his first memory of Elvis bursting on to the English pop culture scene. www.youtube.com also watch: www.youtube.com
Barry and Joe Esposito
Marion: GSI 02/03/15
NEWS, January 5th.
Grammy – Life Time Achievement Award 2015
The Recording Academy announced its 2015 Special Merit Awards recipients. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are amongst others like earlier mentioned: The Bee Gees. A special invitation-only ceremony will be held during Grammy Week on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, and a formal acknowledgment will be made during the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, which will be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, and broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The ceremony on February 7th. won’t be aired on TV though! GSI doesn’t know yet who of the Gibb Family is attending this ceremony. www.grammy.org
Marion: GSI 01/05/15
Back to the most recent News NEWS, December 25th.
CHRISTMAS 2015 – TO LOVE THE BEE GEES
GSI wishes you all a wonderful Christmas and for all GSI members on website and facebook group we have for you a nice extra today from the To Love The Bee Gees project.
Hello to everyone in this marvelous vibrant extended family!
Many of you will already know about our album, To Love The Bee Gees, A Tribute to the Brothers Gibb. Our goal has been to create the best yet tribute to the music of Barry, Robin & Maurice. After four years of work including 16 months of recording in four countries, our album was just released at the end of November. We wanted to tell you our story and say thank you for the goodwill we have received from members of this forum and other Bee Gees fans around the world. With that in mind, here is our latest video from the project: SheLoom’s version of “Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You.” It was shot in Canada, Oregon, and Italy. We hope you like it!
https://youtu.be
Also, we wanted to share with you a short message we received from Barry Gibb. Barry has been a true gentleman and very supportive of our album. We could not be more thrilled with what he has written:
“The first time anyone ever recorded one of our songs would have to be at least fifty years ago. I’m always honored that anyone ever bothered to do that. It’s an awesome experience to look at an album like this featuring so many great artists, singing our songs that were created over such a lifetime. I’ll never forget the time and the place when they came about and some came about in the most abstract situations. So, this is an enormous pleasure to listen to and hopefully my brothers are listening in and with great approval.
Congratulation to all of you involved in such a great project and of course the charity itself.
What a humbling experience.
Love & respect,
Barry Gibb”
How wonderful is that!?
We made this album for Bee Gees fans, so we hope you will consider buying it if you have not do so already. All the profits go to the Peter Gammons Scholarship Fund/Foundation To Be Named Later. As a Christmas gift to everyone here, you can use the discount code GSIHOHOHO to take 15% your purchase from our webstore at: https://to-love-the-bee-gees-a-store.myshopify.com/
If you want to download the songs from iTunes, there is no discount, but you can do it here:
Standard download at iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/jv5xame
Deluxe download at iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/hhwbfgp
Thank you so much,
Todd Bisson & Bennett Freed
Producers of
To Love the Bee Gees: A Tribute to the Brothers Gibb
Marion: GSI 12/25/15
(Thanks Todd Bisson, Bennett Freed)
NEWS, December 13th.
GSI Offer for TITANIC Premiere Germany!!!
Dear fans
After a voting between all requests…. the list is ready! All fans who can join me for a pre-concert meeting with the guests during the premiere of Titanic Concerts in Siegen, Germany have by now received an email from GSI. If you were not amongst the lucky ones then we hope you’ll get another chance some day soon.
PS. Management told me today that the coming weeks they are working on booking more venues for the Titanic Concerts in Germany and other countries!! GSI will keep you updated!!! GSI Tips
* Video of interview with Barry.
* Read Bee Gees Interview.
* Read interview with Bee gees Band drummer Dennis Bryon .
* Listen to: The Life of a Song: To Love Somebody.
Marion: GSI 12/13/15
NEWS, November 16th.
Titanic Live Concert Tour
Latest information from Titanic Live Concert Tour Additional extra dates for Italy are coming in December. The organisation hopes to be able to confirm more German dates by the end of this year too. The idea is to go with this show world wide. The Italian singers / actors travel with the show to the other countries. Orchestra and choir will be by local musicians. In Siegen the local Philharmonic orchestra and choir will play and sing. For the German shows program booklets will be in German. More GSI info about the premire show in Siegen: soon!
Ticket info Titanic Premiere Germany (in English and German/Deutsch)
Premiere February 13. in Siegen, Germany
All Tickets which are for sale
Kids and students: 15 Euro
Silver Tickets : 36 Euro (-10% !!! instead of 40 Euro)
Gold – Tickets : 54 Euro (-10% !!! instead of 60 Euro)
Platinum – Tickets : 72 Euro (-10% !!! instead of 80 Euro)
FAN – Tickets : 90 Euro (incl. FAN-package !!!)
VIP – Tickets : 110 Euro (incl. FAN-package and…. Meet & Greet !!!)
Premiere am 13.Februar 2016 in Siegen, Deutschland
Alle Tickets auf einem Blick.
Schüler & Studenten : 15 Euro
SILBER – Tickets : 36 Euro (-10% !!! … statt 40 Euro)
GOLD – Tickets : 54 Euro (-10% !!! … statt 60 Euro)
PLATIN – Tickets : 72 Euro (-10% !!! … statt 80 Euro)
FAN – Tickets : 90 Euro (incl. FAN-Paket !!!)
VIP – Tickets : 110 Euro (incl. FAN-Paket und…. Meet & Greet !!!)
Dates of upcoming shows as far as confirmed at the moment.
Titanic Live Concerts, Italy tour 2015 Matera, December 19 / Palasassi Bari, December 27 / Palaflorio Lecce, December 29 / Teatro Politeama Greco
Titanic Live Concerts, Germany tour 2016 Premiere Show, February 13th. Siegerlandhalle, Siegen.
dates/info: subject to change
More info:
titanicliveconcert.com/geschaeft/
robingibb.com/titanicconcerts
titanicliveconcert.com/it/
titanicliveconcert.com/ GSI Tips
Miami Beach concert 2015
‘While waiting for the new album I’m enjoying all….. the other material, like this recent concert, thanks Barry until soon…
I’ll already put the kettle on 😉 Marion / GSI’
Rising Miami Beach Concert 2015
Rising Miami Beach Concert 2015
Rising Miami Beach Concert 2015
Rising Miami Beach Concert 2015
Rising Miami Beach Concert 2015
Rising Miami Beach Concert 2015
Marion: GSI 11/16/15
(Thanks Titanic Live Concert org. Italy).
NEWS, October 23rd.
Robin John reports from Taranto, Italy.
Message from RJ a few hours before the start of the premiere of Titanic, October 23rd.
From Megan:
A word from RJ on tonight’s performance of the Titanic Live Concert; The concert’s orchestral and visual providence is very poignant and beautiful, the holographic artwork perfected to such a magnificent scale (we are now in eye liner HD) with the equivalent of the “Italy Has Talent show” on board, it welcomes a vast national and international audience. The visual effects now include people, everywhere on board, real actors portraying the parts, utilized alongside fantastic animated artistry. The result is brilliant! If we currently live in a place where appreciation for good art across all genres and good taste in music still prevails, then there is no reason why this concert should not spark the origins of something which the whole world will wish to witness…and endeavor to be apart of. It is a mixture of classical music, some popular music styles, performance art, ballet, opera and stage theatre, dashed with holographic displays…
A true gem.
Robin-John Gibb x
Ticket info for upcoming concert events of Titanic: www.robingibb.com/titanicconcerts
Marion: GSI 10/23/15
(Thanks RJ. and Megan).
NEWS, October 18th.
Henk Goosens
Almost 2 months ago since Henk died, something still hard to understand. I have received kind letters, emails, and FB messages from fans, after the announcement of Henk’s death. I just wish to thank you all for your sympathy.
Marion Adriaensen / GSI
Henk Goosens
Bijna 2 maanden na het overlijden van Henk, iets wat nog steeds moeilijk te begrijpen is. Ik ontving brieven, emails en FB berichtjes van fans na de bekendmaking van Henk’s overlijden en hierbij mijn hartelijke dank voor jullie medeleven.
Marion Adriaensen / GSI
Henk Goosens, © Debbi Allison
The Last Bee Gee comes home
Barry Gibb Australian special.
The last Bee Gee takes us back to his Aussie roots and opens up about growing up in Brisbane and how one of the biggest bands of the 60s came to be. https://au.news.yahoo.com
Marion: GSI 10/18/15 (Thanks also Dick Ashby).
NEWS, September 30th.
Barry Gibb special
Barry Gibb Australia Special with Rani Sadler will probably be aired soon on a Sunday ( Australian Network 7), however on the mentioned date of October 4th. it won’t be the Barry special but a James Blunt special which will be aired. Check your local Australian TV guides for the right date!! Stephen Gibb
Stephen Gibb is working on two albums for early 2016, his own and one with dad Barry Gibb. Stephen on writing songs and playing music with his father: “To be in a room with him, writing songs, is a dream come true.”
More: www.miamiherald.com
Marion: GSI 09/30/15
NEWS, September 29th.
Titanic Concerts Germany
The first date for the German part of the tour is certain. The German premiere will take place February 13th. in the Siegerlandhalle in Siegen.
Tickets: http://titanicliveconcert.com
More dates in Germany will follow soon.
Barry Gibb Special for Australian TV
UPDATE ATTENTION!!
Barry Gibb Australia Special with Rani Sadler will probably be aired soon on a Sunday ( Australian Network 7). However for October 4th. there’s a special planned with James Blunt!!! Check local TV guides the coming weeks!!
(thanks Steph Hagger). Olivia Newton John Gala
There have been AUS $225,000.00 raised on the night ? of the ?ONJ GALA. ? Well done everyone. Great cause. Great cancer center.
Marion: GSI 09/29/15
NEWS, September 22nd.
Olivia Newton John Gala charity night in Melbourne
September 15th. Barry, Linda and friends Kelly Lang and TG Sheppard took the plane to Melbourne and Barry started rehearsing for the performance with Olivia Newton John.
Kelly and TG travelled with Barry, Linda and Dick Ashby to Melbourne, September 15th. © Kelly Lang.
In Melbourne rehearsing for Olivia’s sharity gala, © Kelly Lang
The Olivia Newton John Gala 2015 ‘a touch of gold’ took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne on September 19th.
During this gala Barry performed:
“Jive Talkin'”, “To Love Somebody”, 3 duets with Olivia: “Guilty”, “Islands in The Stream”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”. and “Spicks and Specks”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Words”
Photo report (8 images)
More photos at: https://soulimpressions.smugmug.com Bee Gees Auction Items
Mail to GSI :
Backstage Auctions, Inc. is a leading on-line music memorabilia auction house that specializes in hosting one-of-a-kind auction events for musicians and industry professionals. Currently we have the pleasure and privilege to feature the historic archive of ‘London Features International’ (LFI), which was one of the oldest and best-known London based British photo agencies. Among the many artists featured in this collection we have some very interesting Bee Gees material that we believe you might be interested to see and know about. Here is a direct link to the featured lots: www.backstageauctions.com The auction preview is currently live. The auction itself will start this coming weekend and will end on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Barry Gibb Tour 2016
Plans are there for a tour next year, more details posted when available hopefully late this year. It won’t be a type of Mythology Tour anymore but a tour in smaller venues, like nice theatres, more acoustic and closer to the public. The History Of Rock 1967
The Bee Gees
For text of the September issue of this magazine see PDF File
(thanks also Marie Andree).
Marion: GSI 09/22/15
NEWS, September 11th.
Opening stage 2 of Bee Gees Way
Fantastic! I have watched the 2 hours live stream with Australia: the opening by Barry Gibb of stage 2 of Bee Gees Way in Redcliffe, emotional and very nice. It was like being amongst the audience in Redcliffe. So many enthusiast people for Barry and he took all the time of the world to have a chat with the fans, sign autographs and to go on a photo with many of them. Despite winds and rain, thousands of fans had come to welcome Barry and his family. Very glad to see Mum Barbara amongst the family as well as sister Lesley. She had recently fallen down and broke a spine, so was in a wheelchair too. Barry looked happy and relaxed with his mum and sister, some other relatives and close friends like Kelly and TG. joining him to this opening. There have been people asking who has made these wonderful bronze statues:
They were made by Mr. Phillip Piperides www.phillippiperides.com.au/
(more deails in a special report soon and of course keep following GSI on facebook 24/7 with photos, videos, articles and more).
Watch the live stream again: http://visitmoretonbayregion.com.au
videos: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
also visit: abc.net.au/news news.com.au facebook.com/RedcliffeFestival facebook.com/RedcliffeBaysideHerald couriermail.com.au
Photo report (5 images)
Robin Gibb and RJ Gibb’s Titanic Tour: Germany
Coming soon: details of the German premier of the Titanic Concert in Siegen . Italian dates already on sale… check: www.robingibb.com
Marion: GSI 09/11/15
NEWS, September 7th.
Call for more acknowledgement of Robin Gibb’s legacy
A woman who wants more official recognition to be given to the work of late Bee Gee Robin Gibb is taking her campaign to Parliament. Jill Francis has long wanted the singer-songwriter to be knighted, but this has been impossible following his death. Read story at: Tim Roxborogh about The Bee Gees
Tim:
“Since that first time watching the two bearded guys either side of the slight guy in the middle who sometimes held his hand to his ear, I’ve been a fan of the Bee Gees. It was 1989, I was seven years old and I remember being mesmerised by the power of the melodies and harmonies. The concert was the One For All tour and my memory tells me the Bee Gees were always on TV in Malaysia where my family lived in the 1980s. Here are links to my more than 50 (to date) articles about the Bee Gees. Hope you enjoy them and gain a new appreciation whether you are a fan already or not.” http://roxboroghreport.blogspot.co.nz Dennis Bryon
Dennis will be featured on Wednesday Sept 9th. on the Nashville television show “More at Midday” WSMV Channel 4. They have a FB page www.facebook.com GSI Tip
Bee Gees “Good Morning Britain” 1983 youtube.com
Bee Gees Interview with Sir David Frost circa 1978 youtube.com/1 youtube.com/2
Marion: GSI 09/07/15
NEWS, August 28th.
Delay
Due to the death of friend and GSI representative Henk Goosens I haven’t been able to keep the website updated at all. Nor am I updated with answering mail, sorry for that. I hope most of you have been able to follow all latest news and details 24/7 on my GSI facebook group which could be kept updated rather well. Today I’ll try and post some of the items of the past one or two weeks.
Thank you, Marion / GSI
GSI HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH RECEIVING EMAILS THE LAST 2 DAYS. IF YOU WROTE ME AN MAIL THE PAST 2 DAYS THEN: JUST RE SEND IT AGAIN PLEASE TO: MARION@BROTHERSGIBB.ORG THANK YOU! Barry is leaving for his trip to Australia
August 28th. Barry and family will leave for Australia. The coming weeks Barry will pay another visit to his beloved Australia, to open stage 2 of Bee Gees Way, to perform with Olivia Newton John and hopefully to have lots of time for private visits etc. The first time Dutch BG fan and GSI representative Henk Goosens won’t be able to travel to Barry and be amongst the audience. but Steph from the Australian fanclub told me they are holding a seat for Henk on the official stage!! We think he would really like that as we know he wanted to be here, and I’m sure he will be there in spirit! On September 11th. Barry Gibb will arrive at the main stage to give a short speech and greet fans at approximately 1:55pm then he’ll proceed up to Bee Gees Way to the official marquee for the grand opening of Stage 2 at 2:00pm.
Follow the event by live stream!
The live stream starts at approx 2pm Brisbane time (AEST) Everyone has to register for it and make sure you enter your country as well In The Netherlands you should sit ready at 6.00 a.m. in the morning (September 11th.) for the live stream of the Event in Redcliffe.
Stay updated the coming weeks also through: Bee Gees Fan Club Australia www.facebook.com/BeeGeesFanClub Can the Gold Coast claim The Bee Gees
Jeff Apter speaks about his book Tragedy http://blogs.abc.net.au More about the Redcliffe event etc. Barry’s return to Redcliffe www.redcliffefestival.com.au Bee Gees Way www.beegeesway.com
Hi and welcome to our Bee Gees Way Site.
This is about the Bee Gees Way, a pedestrian walkway from Redcliffe Parade to Sutton Street situated in Redcliffe, Queensland Australia. It contains a visual depiction of the Bee Gees life with an emphasis on their time in Redcliffe. Redcliffe festival on Facebook facebook.com/RedcliffeFestival facebook.com/events Register for, and watch Live Stream here http://visitmoretonbayregion.com.au a chance to win tickets www.couriermail.com.au More about the Olivia Barry performance
More about the Olivia Newton John Gala 2015 at: www.facebook.com and: http://fundraisingoliviaappeal.com Dennis Bryon, more about You Should Be Danding
Dennis Bryon ‘the one on the drums during the most succesful days of The Bee Gees’. Listen to Dennis about his book and his work Unplugged & Totally Uncut www.spreaker.com An apology to The Gibb Family
www.mirror.co.uk Robin’s newsletters
A real piece of history – the very first Robin Gibb Fan Club Letter ! www.robingibb.com and here is Robin’s welcome note to Fan Club members, written in his own hand!
(RobinGibb.com) Review of Robin’s Saved By The Bell
A great four star review of Robin Gibb’s ‘Saved by The Bell’ appeared last week in the Dutch newspaper ‘de Volkskrant’ www.robingibb.com In Dutch.
(RobinGibb.com) More about the Titanic Concert Tour
We do hope that the Titanic concert tour will travel to other parts of Europe (and beyond), but we will have to wait and see how successful the Italian shows are first.
Visit: www.robingibb.com www.youtube.com www.robingibb.com
RJ in Tatanto, Italy, copyright Robingibb.com
Marion: GSI 08/28/15
NEWS, August 7th.
42nd. Annual Love and Hope Ball
Fantasy at the Fontainebleau.
Finally we can give you the date for the 2016 Love and Hope Ball. It will take place on Saturday, February 6th. at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Cocktail Reception at LIV 8:00pm – Midnight, Dinner in the Sparkle Ballroom.
Address: Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA
Cost: $650 per person.
More info at: www.diabetesresearch.org
Marion: GSI 08/07/15
NEWS, August 6th.
Vince Melouney
Vince, (Bee Gee in the sixties playing the guitar) will perform his last gig in Dungog, Australia on August 8th. The release of his album is end of August. Then he will move to Britain again for some time. www.dungogchronicle.com.au
Marion: GSI 08/06/15
NEWS, August 3rd.
MESSAGE FROM ROBIN JOHN GIBB
GSI mentioned already before that Dwina informed us about possibilities of performing the Titanic Requiem in Italy soon, now there’s more news on this!!
Titanic Requiem in Italy!
‘On October 23rd of this year, there will be a world premier Titanic Requiem concert with full holographic projection displays in Taranto at the Palamazzola. This concert kicks off a tour of concerts around Italy. That is the first tour. I was also very honored to receive an award for the Titanic Requiem for myself and on behalf of my late father for best international artists, a recognition for the Requiem I was happy to accept tonight in Taranto. There were many Italian passengers among the 1,517 souls who lost there lives on Titanic and this Requiem is for all who perished on board Titanic or who suffered the equally horrible fate of losing there loved ones in that way.
Warm regards
from Puglia
RJ
Ps
I’ll update you all later on progress’.
www.oltreilfatto.it
Robin John and his mother Dwina Gibb in Taranto, Puglia Italy during the press conference on 3 august 2015 to present the Italian dates of the Titanic Live Concert Tour. © www.oltreilfatto.i
Also visit: also visit: http://www.robingibb.com/titanicrequiem
TICKETS: ciaotickets.com
Tour dates (dates are subject to change) so far:
Taranto, October 23
Naples November 20
Lecce November 14
Bari December 4
More info soon. Stage 2 of Bee Gees Way
Keep updated at: www.facebook.com From Japan
The Japanese version of the Robin compilation will be coming out on August 5th. We completed work on the accompanying booklet (some 60 pages) with sheets of lyrics and translation a few weeks ago. We advised Warner Japan to also include the “bonus” photos from the 1970 Japanese release of “Robin’s Reign” and got our own copy scanned for the purpose. We met with Warner JP the other day and were shown the sample photos. They looked glossy and good. There is also an ad on the August issue of Japanese “Record Collectors” magazine. It’s the first time in many years that any Gibb-related release gets to be advertised in a Japanese magazine. However, this release is basically considered for the hardcore fan base. That is, Warner Japan is only bringing out a small number of copies in the market this time. So if you are a collector and are interested in getting the Japanese edition, it will be advisable to preorder now. Of course, we are hoping this will be another commercial success for Robin, but we are not actually sure what will happen after the first batch sells out. Although I am sure you already have multiple versions of the stuff, but quite frankly, priced at around $30 (U.S.), the Japanese edition of “Collected Works” is a good buy! http://beegeedays.com http://beegeedays.com/en
Very rare sleeve photos of the original Japanese “Robin’s Reign” LP will be included as “bonus material” in the upcoming Japanese release
It can be ordered from the following websites (all in English).
CD Japan www.cdjapan.co.jp
HMV Japan: www.hmv.co.jp
Amazon Japan: www.amazon.co.jp
(Yuzuru).
Marion: GSI 08/03/15
NEWS, June 25th.
Barry Gibb to join Olivia Newton-John
In Melbourne, Saturday 19 September 2015
At the ONJ Gala 2015 ‘a touch of gold’
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia.
Olivia Newton-John will return home to Melbourne to raise funds for her beloved Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital. She will host the third annual ‘ONJ Gala’, where she will be joined by another homegrown international music legend and friend, Barry Gibb in his only Australian performance.
“It’s a joy and an honor to come back to Melbourne and take the stage with Olivia once again. Singing with her is always an incredible experience and to do it for such a great cause makes it all the more special,” remarked Barry Gibb. www.onlymelbourne.com.au
Marion: GSI 06/25/15
NEWS, June 1st.
Bee Gees Walkway
Attention
At the moment the Bee Gees walkway is closed for public. One is working to complete the next stage now. Stage 2 of the walkway will be openend officially by Barry Gibb on September 11th. 2015.
More at: www.smh.com.au Saved By The Bell, the Collected Works of Robin Gibb: 1968-70
The CD set received a five-star review. www.robingibb.com/1 www.robingibb.com/2 John Merchant aboutBarry Gibb album
After a short break to let our ears cool down, it’s on to mixing (in Miami) and then mastering (in Maine). The tracks are all recorded, but we still need to mix and master the project before delivery.
Marion: GSI 06/01/15
NEWS, May 22nd.
Bee Gees Film ?!
Today several announcements and articles mentioned the filming plans about the lives of The Gibb Brothers. GSI has already mentioned these plans before around 2011. There was also contact with Richard Curtis as Spielberg had asked him to do the directing part of the film. At some point negotiations had to take place concerning the project, however the planned meeting had to be cancelled as Robin was already too ill to travel. Now there seems again plans to start the project but….. today I contacted the Gibb Family and found out there’s no confirmation about this (yet).
This was in the media today:
The writer behind hit films Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral looks set to write a biopic based on the lives of the Bee Gees. Richard Curtis has been tapped to tell the tale of the band of brothers who launched their musical career in Australia in the late 1950s. Bee Gees’ frontman, Barry Gibb, has signed on to produce the musical project.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.tracking-board.com
Marion: GSI 05/22/15 (thanks Dick Ashby)
NEWS, May 13th.
Barry at work in Hit Factory
For some time already Barry is working with his team in the studio to record his new album. On Facebook we regularly keep you updated with photo material. Today also some recent photos on GSI website (4 images)
Love and Hope Ball, 2016 Many fans keep asking for info concerning next years’ Love and Hope. Nothing is confirmed and definite yet. The date will probably be February 13th. Barry’s performance there is not confirmed yet. GSI Tips
Street Life www.youtube.com Samantha Gibb over the years. youtube.com VH1 Storytellers. youtube.com/1 youtube.com/2 youtube.com/3 youtube.com/4
Marion: GSI 05/13/15
NEWS, April 27th.
Update from Dwina
I want to update you on the progress on Robin’s headstone for his burial place in Thame. I am hoping that it will be completed by late May to commemorate the third anniversary of Robin’s passing, or in June for the anniversary of the funeral. It is also appropriate that “Saved By The Bell”, the collection of Robin’s early solo recordings, will released around the same time.
www.robingibb.com
Robin’s headstone will be in the grounds of
St Mary’s Church, Thame
Robin’s memorial headstone at
Matin Cook’s Buckinghamshire studio
Marion: GSI 04/27/15 (thanks Dwina Gibb).
NEWS, April 14th.
Red Bus Studio receives Blue Plaque
Blue Plaque unveiling at Red Bus Studio, London. © Linda Keane
Dwina and RJ Gibb were guests, April 12th. at a Blue Plaque unveiling in London. London’s iconic Red Bus Studios ‘ home to some of the UK’s most famous recordings ‘ has been honoured with a commemorative Blue Plaque from The Heritage Foundation. The studios have become the first building ‘ as opposed to an individual to receive the honour and were nominated for the award by Bee Gees’ singer, the late Robin Gibb, former president of the Foundation. www.music-news.com
Also visit: www.redbusstudios.com Robin Gibb on Twitter: New 3 CD!!
New 3 CD, 63 track compilation of solo Robin Gibb from ’69-’70 coming soon. Includes 46 rare & unreleased tracks!! Saved-Bell-Collected-Works-1969-1970 (June 2, 2015) www.amazon.com
The collection captures the entire musical output of Robin Gibb at 19 years old, over a 12 month period from 1969 and 1970. The extensive 3 disc set features the critically acclaimed hit solo album Robin s Reign, rebooted to include nine alternate takes and full-length versions, as well as the previously unreleased, and much sought-after Sing Slowly Sisters album, which comes exactly 45 years after it was recorded. http://us2.campaign-archive1.com Bumsrush DVD
GSI recently received questions about how to obtain the Bumsrush DVD I was told that for Bumsrush enquires please write to: info@barrygibb.com
Marion: GSI 04/14/15
NEWS, March 26th.
Miami Beach 100 event
When you daily visit GSI Facebook you will be fully updated with all the work which has been going on the past few weeks for the preparation of the big concert of March 26th. Barry started rehearsing for the concert March 23rd.
video of performance !!
(start Barry at 3.06.50) (new song at 3.20)
More about Barry’s performance later on on this website. (and of course 24/7 on GSI facebook)
Dwina Gibb During a recent phone call and some recent correspondence with her, Dwina told me a bit more about the situation concerning the placing of a head stone for Robin’s grave. Also she told that there will be a ceremony held when the headstone is ready and will be erected. When we receive more details we will announce it on GSI website. The headstone will hopefully be ready around the 3rd anniversary of Robin’s death, May 20 th. 2015. RJ. didn’t have time to finish the World War I Memoriam last year as he was overseeing the new Titanic show. There are plans for future performances of The Titanic show and Dwina mentioned a possibility in Italy, maybe during a festival in Napels. When I know more it will be mentioned on GSI website of course. Dwina is also thinking of writing a biography of Robin based on the interviews she did with Robin mostly in 2008 – 2009 for their joint autobiography project. She also talked with me about Maxwell and his trying to talk and sing. He seems to be a happy boy. Dwina told me when she was out side with him and he felt a little wind blowing he looked up and said: “fan – fan!” He felt the outside wind and remembered the wind caused by the fan inside their house as being the same, so funny. Dwina has finished her third novel for the Regency Romance series and she finished her second play and they will start the reading sessions in April. We talked about the Bee Gees Music of course and how it still is so beloved all over. We talked about my friends from Italy who form a tribute band and at the moment tour with Blue Weaver in Europe with the Massachusetts Show to honour the Gibb music. She knew all about it and had been in touch with Blue and knew that Robin loved these Italian Bee Gees she said. She mentioned she’d love to see the show once. In one of her most recent mails she was amazed to hear from me that I’m in fact in touch with all three of the old Bee Gees bandmembers and was surprised to hear that Dennis Bryon was in Berlin this week to watch Blue Weaver and The Italian Bee Gees and their show. She wrote about the old band members and the times in Miami and that Alan worked for Barry for a long time. She knows that we’re trying to get them back together on stage.
We’ll be looking forward to visit her some time soon and visit Robin’s grave and the Chapel at their house dedicated to Robin, where Dwina told me about. (Marion/GSI).
Former Bee Gees Band
Dennis and Blue with the Egiziano Brothers
at the Tempodrom in Berlin. © IBG
It’s been my wish for many years and slowly we are getting there:
To have the former Bee Gees Band together again and hopefully playing together again on stage.- Last week (March, 2015) Dennis Bryon joined Blue Weaver again and hopefully this will result in a future cooperation on stage possibly with The Italian Bee Gees who knows….. Dennis was part of The Bee Gees like Blue Weaver and Alan Kendall in the most successful period of The Bee Gees.
Some back ground info Pdf.
Dennis has visited the Massachusetts tribute show in Europe. A tribute by The Italian Bee Gees and Blue Weaver to the Bee Gees Music. (more info soon in a Massachusetts Report on the Italian Bee Gees section of this website and of course on GSI facebook!)
Book by Dennis Bryon:
You Should Be Dancing, My Life with the Bee Gees www.ecwpress.com/beegees
Marion: GSI 03/26/15
NEWS, February 17th.
Miami Beach 100 event tickets and more
http://miamibeach100.com
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photo: Rudy Perez, Bruce Orosz, James Allen, Philip Levine, Andrea Bocelli and Barry Gibb attend as Miami Beach announces the headline performers for Mega Centennial Concert Celebration at New World Center on February 16, 2015 in as Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/WireImage) click to enlarge. Samantha Gibb, Memories
Sam: ‘This video is dedicated to our family. This weekend my dad and uncles received a Lifetime Achievement Award for their work in music. So proud and so grateful for all the memories they have helped create. Congrats boys and hats of to my brother who gave an awesome speech! Our paps would of been proud’ 🙂 www.youtube.com
Marion: GSI 02/17/15
NEWS, February 9th.
The 57th. Grammy Awards
The recording industry’s most prestigious award, the GRAMMY, is presented annually by The Recording Academy. A GRAMMY is awarded by The Recording Academy’s voting membership to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences. It is truly a peer honor, awarded by and to artists and technical professionals for artistic or technical achievement, not sales or chart positions. The annual GRAMMY Awards presentation brings together thousands of creative and technical professionals in the recording industry from all over the world. This year a Life Time Achievement award was given to The Bee Gees on February 7th. and yesterday (February 8th.) the huge Grammy ceremony took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Barry presented the Grammy award for best pop vocal album to: Sam Smith.
Backstage before the show
youtube.com/1 youtube.com/2 www.grammy.com
Also watch:
www.grammy.com www.grammy.com/videos www.nj.com www.rollingstone.com
Photo report (6 images)
“Love And Hope” Event, 2015
Details at: www.diabetesresearch.org
Marion: GSI 02/09/15
NEWS, February 7th.
Barry Gibb on Entertainment Tonight, US Television
February 6, Barry appeared on ET to talk about his career and brothers. He’s receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award this weekend. www.etonline.com
Marion: GSI 02/07/15
NEWS, February 5th.
Entertainment Tonight
ATTENTION: Barry will be on US Entertainment Tonight. February 6th at 7:30 East coast time.!!! 100 Year Miami Beach
Barry is back into the studio this month to work on his solo album. GSI was also informed that Barry will (probably with members of the band who worked with him during Mythology) come on stage on March 26 as well as Gloria Estefan, Andrea Bocelli and Jon Secada, to help celebrate Miami Beach’s 100-year anniversary.
More details on GSI website about the Miami Beach Centennial Concert when available. http://miamibeach100.com
Marion: GSI 02/05/15
NEWS, February 1st.
To The Love Of The Bee Gees
“To Love the Bee Gees: A Tribute To The Brothers Gibb” is a collection of well-curated, new and exclusive recordings of Bee Gees songs reflecting the magic of the originals and the breadth of musical styles Barry, Robin and Maurice created throughout the past fifty years. The producers of “To Love the Bee Gees” launched a fundraising Kickstarter campaign January 29th, to finish the recording of the album and release it to the public in the Fall. The eventual release of the album will raise money and awareness for The Foundation To Be Named later and their Peter Gammons Scholars program serving disadvantaged youth. The creation of this project came from the record’s producers, Todd Bisson and Bennett Freed. Both are music business executives with more than twenty years’ experience in their chosen field. They have funded the initial recordings for the album themselves which includes songs from power pop legendEmitt Rhodes (ending a forty year absence from releasing music), former Boo Radleys’ guitaristMartin Carr , former Belle & Sebastian founding memberIsobel Campbell , Stones Throw Records recording artist Myron ” E, Warner Brothers recording artist Dylan Gardner, Django Unchained’s Elayna Boynton, producer/artist Chris Price, and Latina chanteuse Jess Delgado. Here’s a current list of finished recordings for “To Love the Bee Gees”:
“How Do You Mend A Broken Heart” -Emitt Rhodes
“Stayin’ Alive” -Martin Carr
“How Deep Is Your Love” -Isobel Campbell
“Jive Talkin'” – Myron & E
“Massachusetts” – Dylan Gardner
“To Love Somebody” – Elayna Boynton
“I Can Bring Love” – Jess Delgado
“Please Read Me” – Chris Price
More information at:
www.broadwayworld.com www.facebook.com www.tolovethebeegees.com www.kickstarter.com
Marion: GSI 02/01/15
NEWS, January 23rd.
New 5 CD release
New 5 CD release On March 24, a 5 CD box will be released covering the mid- to late-’70s hits of The Bee Gees. (see tracklist) http://musictap.com (scroll down) and www.amazon.com This project is another release by Warner. According to management the deal with Warner Music Group will be ending at the end of 2016.
Marion: GSI 01/23/15
NEWS, January 22nd.
The Grammy Lifetime Achievenment Award
The Grammy Lifetime Achievenment Award presentation to Barry Gibb for The Bee Gees will be on February 7th. There will probably be made a video recording available of this event soon afterwards at www.grammy.com, GSI will keep you informed. There’s an event planned by Barry around February / March in Florida we hope to have details soon. Late in February Barry will start working on and recording his new solo album. It’s planned to be ready for release by the end of this year / early 2016. Afterwards there are concerts planned for the greater part of 2016. In the breaks of Barry 2016 tour his eldest son Steve is trying to finish his own solo record as well as some other projects too. More details when available.
We keep you informed.
Marion: GSI 01/22/15
NEWS, January 21st.
Steve Gibb interview
Stephen Gibb © Esther Bredero
Stephen Gibb ( Barry’s son) joins Sandra and Wenda to share family stories and his own musical adventures. He talks about his childhood and family and future plans.
News: after the presentation of the Grammy February 7th. Barry will start working and recording on his new solo album according to Steve. Which is planned to be ready for release by the end of 2015, early 2016. http://sofloradio.com New song by Samantha Gibb
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Marion: GSI 01/21/15
NEWS, December 31th. 2014 January 1st. 2015
A New Year
We start a new year with GSI website (and Facebook group) and hope being able again to share with you in this new year: everything Gibb related. This week GSI received a short update message from Barry Gibb and his team in Miami Beach. Unfortunately there are no touring plans for 2015 but there may be one or two charity events where he does a short performance. We have at this time no details yet about these plans to announce. Then there is of course the Grammy presentation in February! As for recording: Barry is planning on writing and putting down a few demos in the new year so as to try out his newly refitted analogue home studio. However we’ll have to wait and see where that may or may not lead too. GSI will update when more news becomes available of course.
Barry is planning to visit Australia, probably in September. Unfortunately there is no DVD release of the Mythology tour planned. The Bee Gees are been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at an event in Los Angeles on Feb 7 the day before the televised Grammys in the USA on Feb 8 th.
(thanks Dick Ashby) GSI TIPS
Some nice video clips to start the year with: ROBIN GIBB -Good Morning Britain- 1986 youtube.com Bee Gees Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode (Live At Midnight Special 73) www.youtube BEE GEES -Blick- on Sat1 youtube.com BEE GEES in Hamburg-Germany 1989 youtube.com DWINA GIBB & ROBIN GIBB Art Exhibition in “Heart Of The Country” youtube.com 1989 Bee Gees interview from NY youtube.com Bee Gees – Lollipop youtube.com Reelin’ and Rockin’ – Chuck Berry The Midnight Special 1973 youtube.com
Marion: GSI 12/31/14 – 01/01/15