Were the Bee Gees Australian?
The Bee Gees were born in Britain but grew up and began their music career in Australia. Brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb moved with their family to Queensland in 1958 and had their first hits there.
Barry was born in Douglas on the Isle of Man in 1946, and twins Robin and Maurice were born there in 1949. The family emigrated to Redcliffe, near Brisbane, where the boys performed at local venues and speedway meetings.
Their first Australian hit was Spicks and Specks in 1966, which reached number one in Australia. Soon after, they returned to England and signed with manager Robert Stigwood.
Global superstars
The Bee Gees became one of the best-selling groups in history, with hits such as Massachusetts, How Deep Is Your Love, Stayin' Alive and Night Fever. The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, released in 1977, became one of the best-selling albums ever.
Redcliffe honours the brothers with Bee Gees Way, a walkway with statues, photographs and music displays.
Maurice died in 2003 and Robin in 2012. Barry Gibb continues to perform and write songs.
Did You Know?
The name Bee Gees is often said to come from Brothers Gibb.