Maurice Gibb
Birthday:
22 December 1949, Douglas, Isle of Man, UK
Birth Name:
Maurice Ernest Gibb
Height:
173 cm
Maurice Gibb was born on December 22, 1949 in Douglas, Isle of Man, UK as Maurice Ernest Gibb. He was married to Yvonne Spencely and Lulu. He died on January 12, 2003 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
It's very hard to write a song alone. It's only by jamming that you can get a song together.
It's very hard to write a song alone. It's only by jamming that you can get a song together.
I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh.
I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh.
I was always the one left behind. Out in the streets, when they saw me they'd say, That's just one of the Bee Gees.
I was always the one left behind. Out in the streets, when they saw me they'd say, That's just one of the Bee Gees.
So many groups fail because they spend all their time in the clubs. Work pours in and they can't handle it because of late-night drinking.
So many groups fail because they spend all their time in the clubs. Work pours in and they can't handle it because of late-night drinking.
The most important thing about recovery is to pass the message on.
The most important thing about recovery is to pass the message on.
I think we have to act like stars because it is expected of us. So we drive our big cars and live in our smart houses.
I think we have to act like stars because it is expected of us. So we drive our big cars and live in our smart houses.
I'm quite proud of my piano playing. Robin's never played a note on the piano at our recording sessions. I just wish I could be appreciated ...Show more »
I'm quite proud of my piano playing. Robin's never played a note on the piano at our recording sessions. I just wish I could be appreciated musically now. Show less «
As an alcoholic, you have no appreciation for your wife or your children's feelings, but I'm making up for that now. I'm winning my children...Show more »
As an alcoholic, you have no appreciation for your wife or your children's feelings, but I'm making up for that now. I'm winning my children's trust back. Show less «
America? They had a good girl singer, Janis Joplin.
America? They had a good girl singer, Janis Joplin.
Everybody who knows us knows we always have a good time.
Everybody who knows us knows we always have a good time.
No one knew me until I met my wife Lulu. Lulu's mother used to ask, Which one is Maurice? For six months she thought Lulu was dating Barry.
No one knew me until I met my wife Lulu. Lulu's mother used to ask, Which one is Maurice? For six months she thought Lulu was dating Barry.
I write the music because I can't really write lyrics. But I can write chords like Robin's never heard of. So I provide the music for them t...Show more »
I write the music because I can't really write lyrics. But I can write chords like Robin's never heard of. So I provide the music for them to add the lyrics to. Show less «
Finally, I found a program that's put my troubles behind me.
Finally, I found a program that's put my troubles behind me.
I'll be honest. We copied everyone... the Beatles, the Bachelors. It was the only way people would even listen to you.
I'll be honest. We copied everyone... the Beatles, the Bachelors. It was the only way people would even listen to you.
Harmonies are nice.
Harmonies are nice.
FOr a while, I'd never had the opportunity to prove on TV that I could play the piano.
FOr a while, I'd never had the opportunity to prove on TV that I could play the piano.
I suppose being his twin made me understand Robin that much more easily.
I suppose being his twin made me understand Robin that much more easily.
We expected to have a good time with Clive Anderson 'cause I've always liked him, his shows.
We expected to have a good time with Clive Anderson 'cause I've always liked him, his shows.
Barry seems to be more flamboyant merely because he gets more interviews to talk about it.
Barry seems to be more flamboyant merely because he gets more interviews to talk about it.
I'm not a big blues fan, but I don't know anyone who doesn't dig B.B. King.
I'm not a big blues fan, but I don't know anyone who doesn't dig B.B. King.
We don't mind being ripped apart, but don't rip the songs apart. They're like our kids.
We don't mind being ripped apart, but don't rip the songs apart. They're like our kids.
Robin hasn't got a big nose - but I can soon arrange that.
Robin hasn't got a big nose - but I can soon arrange that.
I heard my brother's voice even though we were apart. I then answered the phone and found him on the line.
I heard my brother's voice even though we were apart. I then answered the phone and found him on the line.
Jim Morrison's very good looking, but I don't like this version of the song. The Feliciano version is better.
Jim Morrison's very good looking, but I don't like this version of the song. The Feliciano version is better.
When Andy died, I just drank to dumb my mind.
When Andy died, I just drank to dumb my mind.
They don't bother too much with the balance and things on blues records.
They don't bother too much with the balance and things on blues records.
When we write, we complement each other. We wrote six songs, Barry and I, while Robin was ill during the American tour, and they were terrib...Show more »
When we write, we complement each other. We wrote six songs, Barry and I, while Robin was ill during the American tour, and they were terrible until Robin came back, and then everything worked out. Show less «
Elton wanted a garden. They were building all afternoon while we were rehearsing. And then they built a fountain for Elton. And he said, I w...Show more »
Elton wanted a garden. They were building all afternoon while we were rehearsing. And then they built a fountain for Elton. And he said, I was only joking! Show less «
We worked for 11 years to get where we are today, and I want to take our work seriously so that later on I'll be able to appreciate the mone...Show more »
We worked for 11 years to get where we are today, and I want to take our work seriously so that later on I'll be able to appreciate the money we've made. Show less «
Tiny Tim? Anyone could sing like that. It's atrocious. It's hideous, really.
Tiny Tim? Anyone could sing like that. It's atrocious. It's hideous, really.
Robin had always wanted to go solo, so when it happened I wasn't angry at all. I understood the situation. But Barry is so full of pride and...Show more »
Robin had always wanted to go solo, so when it happened I wasn't angry at all. I understood the situation. But Barry is so full of pride and couldn't understand why Robin had done it. Show less «
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