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.
I'm quite proud of my piano playing. Robin's never played a note on the piano at our recording sessi 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. Hide
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.
America? They had a good girl singer, Janis Joplin.
America? They had a good girl singer, Janis Joplin.
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.
I was always the one left behind. Out in the streets, when they saw me they'd say, That's just one o Show more
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. Hide
No one knew me until I met my wife Lulu. Lulu's mother used to ask, Which one is Maurice? For six mo Show more
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. Hide
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 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.
I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it Show more
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. Hide
I think we have to act like stars because it is expected of us. So we drive our big cars and live in Show more
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. Hide
Finally, I found a program that's put my troubles behind me.
Finally, I found a program that's put my troubles behind me.
Jim Morrison's very good looking, but I don't like this version of the song. The Feliciano version i Show more
Jim Morrison's very good looking, but I don't like this version of the song. The Feliciano version is better. Hide
Elton wanted a garden. They were building all afternoon while we were rehearsing. And then they buil 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! Hide
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.
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.
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.
When we write, we complement each other. We wrote six songs, Barry and I, while Robin was ill during 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. Hide
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.
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.
So many groups fail because they spend all their time in the clubs. Work pours in and they can't han Show more
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. Hide
As an alcoholic, you have no appreciation for your wife or your children's feelings, but I'm making 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. Hide
When Andy died, I just drank to dumb my mind.
When Andy died, I just drank to dumb my mind.
I write the music because I can't really write lyrics. But I can write chords like Robin's never hea 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. Hide
I'll be honest. We copied everyone... the Beatles, the Bachelors. It was the only way people would e Show more
I'll be honest. We copied everyone... the Beatles, the Bachelors. It was the only way people would even listen to you. Hide
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.
Everybody who knows us knows we always have a good time.
Everybody who knows us knows we always have a good time.
Robin had always wanted to go solo, so when it happened I wasn't angry at all. I understood the situ 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. Hide
Harmonies are nice.
Harmonies are nice.
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.
Maurice Gibb's FILMOGRAPHY
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