(L-R) Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb in 1964Barry received his first guitar that Christmas, a gift that further fueled his enthusiasm by providing an outlet for the songs forming in his head. The twins were the last of the brothers to be born in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, before the family decided to up and move to the city of Manchester. She also has a daughter living in Australia who has stayed out of the public eye.The family's place in pop history is assured, not only because of the Bee Gees' groundbreaking success during the disco era, when they helped define a totally new sound that filled dance halls throughout the world, but also with their success as songwriters and producers.Their career began in Australia in 1963 and saw them score their first major international hits in 1966 and 1967, when their sound was influenced by the success of the Beatles, who were then topping worldwide charts.They prospered during the disco era, long after the Beatles had broken up in acrimony, and continued to ride a show business wave for several decades afterward.The MGM Grand in Las Vegas has launched an internal investigation into video footage showingunderage daughter Bobbi Kristina gambling at its casino this weekend, according to celebrity website TMZ.with her 22-year-old boyfriend. The Bee Gees were one of the world's most successful groups of all time. The Bee Gees and Burns Bee Gees and George Burns (AP Photo) Brothers Maurice, Robin and Barry starred as members of the re-formed band in … ... Only the most die-hard Bee Gee fans know she exists. The brothers also began playing with other friends in the neighborhood, naming their band The Rattlesnakes.The Rattlesnakes made their public debut in December 1957 at Manchester's Gaumont Theatre. Floored by their soaring harmonies, Joye promised to take the boys under his wing if they moved to Sydney, ground zero for the music industry Down Under.The Gibbs held up their end of the bargain and Joye held up his, finagling a spot for The BGs as an opening act for a On March 22, 1963, Leedon released the first single by the group re-stylized as The Bee Gees, "The Battle of the Blue and the Grey." The band was an English band founded in 1958. Although it charted modestly, the song marked an important early step for a band that would go on to find international stardom through a range of genres and eras, en route to acclaim as one of the great survivors of popular music.Tim Ott has written for Biography and other A+E sites since 2012.Backed by an ambitious stage mom, the street boys from Manhattan’s Upper East Side set sail as singers before hitting their stride as comedic maestros.Prior to ‘Born to Run’ fame, the aspiring rocker drew inspiration from the sights, sounds and characters of his beach surroundings.Pulled together by a casting call, the foursome had to learn to resemble a functional band before finding fame as TV and music stars.The Swedish singers found inspiration and love from one another and pulled together to become one of the best-selling pop acts of the 1970s.The alt-rock group found its roots in Seattle's post-punk scene, before taking flight on the vocals of San Diego surfer-songwriter Eddie Vedder.The country star was supposed to be on the plane that crashed and took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper on February 3, 1959.The Fab Four were just a group of music-loving teens from Liverpool before becoming cultural and musical icons.A career as a professional basketball player wasn't always Jordan's destiny, though a few key factors propelled him to become the "greatest basketball player of all time. Eventually, he reeled Robin and Maurice into the business, his guitar and their combined vocals drawing a crowd of would-be customers.It also drew the attention of Redcliffe Speedway owner Bill Goode, who invited the boys to sing over the PA system, and a popular Brisbane DJ named Bill Gates. The Bee Gees parents, Hugh and Barbara Gibb (née Pass) were both born in Manchester. On Monday,was living a parent's ultimate nightmare -- preparing, for the third time, to lay a child to rest.-- a Bee Gees founder known for his astonishing vocals and songwriting skills -- died Sunday after a long battle with cancer at the age of 62., a member of the Bee Gees and Robin's twin, who died in 2003 of acute intestinal problems.. And friends of Barbara Gibb have been quoted as saying she believes the family may be cursed.Both Robin and Maurice -- the twins -- suffered debilitating intestinal problems that led to their premature deaths.