Maurice Gibb

Date of Birth: December 22, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: January 12, 2003

Biography

Maurice Ernest Gibb was an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member of the Bee Gees, one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Born in the Isle of Man and raised in Manchester, Maurice and his brothers, Barry and Robin, started their music career at a young age. The Bee Gees achieved massive success in the late 1960s and 1970s with hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Night Fever,” defining the disco era. Maurice was known for his multi-instrumental talents, playing bass, guitar, keyboards, and percussion. His harmony vocals were a key element of the Bee Gees’ distinctive sound. Outside the Bee Gees, Maurice also worked on solo projects and collaborated with other artists. He was married twice and had two children. Maurice Gibb passed away in 2003 due to complications from a twisted intestine.

5 Interesting Facts about Maurice Gibb

1. Maurice Gibb was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) along with his brothers in 2002 for their contributions to music.

2. The Bee Gees have sold over 220 million records worldwide, making them one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time.

3. Maurice was a skilled pilot and owned several aircraft.

4. He struggled with alcoholism in the early 1990s but successfully went through rehabilitation.

5. Maurice Gibb appeared in a cameo role in the film “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” which starred the Bee Gees.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Maurice Gibb

1. “If you’re a musician, you’re a musician; you don’t ever get that out of your bones.”

2. “I’ve always been interested in the way things work and the way things are put together.”

3. “We wanted to reach the world and wanted everybody to understand the music and the message.”

4. “The minute you have a record that’s successful, you start thinking, ‘Wow, we’re really good at this.’”

5. “The Bee Gees are a band of brothers. We stayed together because of family.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Maurice Gibb’s net worth was estimated to be around $90 million.

Children

Maurice Gibb had two children. He had a daughter, Samantha Gibb, from his first marriage to Scottish pop singer Lulu. He also had a son, Adam Gibb, from his second marriage to Yvonne Spencely.