Music became an obsession, and eventually we felt more comfortable with each other then we did with anyone else. The three of us were like one person.

Another concert in Paris was cancelled in October 2011. 1969–79: Solo career Robin's Reign and return to the Bee Gees

In his solo career Gibb was initially successful with a number 2 UK hit "Saved by the Bell" which sold over one million copies and received a gold disc. Gibb continued to make television appearances and other events following his surgery but in April 2011 he was forced by health problems to cancel his tour of Brazil.

On 20 May 2012 Gibb died at the age of 62 from liver and kidney failure. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found their first success they returned to the United Kingdom where they achieved worldwide fame. Born in the Isle of Man to English parents the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Redcliffe a suburb of Brisbane Australia.