Maurice Gibb
British musician (1949–2003)
Maurice Ernest Gibb, CBE (/ˈmɔːrɪs/; 22 December 1949 – 12 January 2003) was a British singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He was married to Scottish singer, Lulu, in 1969 but they split four years later.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Maurice Ernest Gibb |
| Born | 22 December 1949 Isle of Man |
| Died | 12 January 2003 (aged 53) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, pop, country |
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| Years active | 1955–2003 |
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Career change
Gibb was a member of the British-Australian pop group The Bee Gees. Although his brothers Barry and Robin Gibb were the group's main lead singers, most of their albums included at least one or two compositions by Maurice, including "Lay It on Me", "Country Woman" and "On Time". The Bee Gees were one of the most successful rock-pop groups ever.[2]
Death change
Gibb died of complications from a twisted intestine on 12 January 2003 in Miami Beach, Florida at the age of 53.[3]
References change
- ↑ "Maurice Gibb Biography". All Music. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ↑ "The Bee Gees biography". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. 1997. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ↑ CandiottI, Susan (16 January 2003). "Gibb autopsy cites twisted intestine". CNN. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
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