Maurice Gibb
" Yesterday was history.
Who knows what there is gonna be
when we meet again.
Will you smile and tell the world about me?
Can there be no doubt about me,
I was your friend."
(Bee Gees. "Sea of Smiling Faces ". To Whom It May Concern. Polydor. 1972.)
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1949-2003 |
I'll keep remembering all my life.
Bee Gees. "Remembering". Trafalgar. Polydor. 1971.
More Messages from Fans
I would like to extend my very sincere sympathy and prayers to Maurice's wife, his mother, his children and, of course to his wonderful brothers, Barry and Robin. Your loss is unimaginable. I share your pain. You are in my prayers and in my heart.
Sandra
I would like to take this time to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Gibb family. I can share in their grief at this time as I have just lost my beloved Mother on Jan 9. Mom was 81 yrs old and loved the Bee Gees too.....I have had the honour and privlege of meeting Maurice on several occassions at the studio in MIAMI. He would always say "So good to see you again luv"...and always taking time for his fans that love him so dearly. Maurice will be sadly missed but thank God for all of the music and videos we have of him. He will always remain in our hearts. May you rest in peace our dear Mo. I know he is up in heaven with Andy singing to my Mom.
Laura Terrell
I am extremely sad in the passing of Maurice Gibb. My thought and prayers are with his family and he is now with his father and brother Andy. I stopped in my tracks when I heard it on the news. He will be greatly missed.
Lisa Hasbrouck
New Milford, Connecticut
my name is tori ann steele a big fan of the bee gees and maurice gibb since the 80's my favorite song from the 80's is one and you win again also i watch a concert from last year that featured all three. he will be missed but not forgotten.
Love
tori
omaha,ne
My wife & I were fortunate enough to have front row seats at the Millennium concert in Ft Lauderdale. His smile, radiance and energy will always be remembered. He truly loved people.
Mark & Pam
It feels as if a family member has died. One of the worlds truly greatest artists is gone, but I am truly thankfull that his memory forever lives in my heart and my cd player. My heart goes out to his brothers, wife, children, and the rest of his family and close friends.
Paul Gohranson
San Jose, Ca
For me to say the Bee Gees' music has influenced my life in a positive way would be an understatement. Music that we grow up with becomes a part of who we are. I want to thank the Gibb brothers for their brilliant and very significant contribution to our popular culture. I also want to express my condolences to the family as well as the personal loss I feel as we are forced to say goodbye to such a positively influential soul. Maurice, Barry and Robin have been so kind and appreciative to their fans all these years and they are so deserving of their success. There is now a void in the music industry that will never be filled, but we should celebrate Maurice's life and all that he contributed.
Emily Conner
New York, NY
I have always love the BeeGees. I was in a state of shock today when I heard about Maurice , my husband thought I was crazy for crying about this tragedy. My heart goes out to his family. My only regret is that I never got to see them perform the beautiful music in concert. Maurice, you will be sorely missed. Barry and Robin will always be in my prayers and thought. They will surely miss him deeply. The "BEEGEES will live on.
I was very sad to hear of Maurice Gibb's passing. I will never forget the amazing concert they gave in Montreal many years ago - his talent and his great sense of humor will be greatly missed by all of us, his fans, and mostly by his loving family. My sincere condolences to the Gibbs - during this awfully painful time you can only ask yourself to live one day at a time, and sometimes one minute at a time. I lost my mother a short time ago and this is the only way I found to survive her passing. Every tear we cry for the dearly departed is a tribute to the love we felt, and will always feel for them. Thank you to Sandra for giving us the opportunity to express our thoughts for this great man.
Christie
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
"A Spirit Having Flown" One third of an awesome talent, someone who will be missed greatly throughout the world. From the Isle of Man to the USA, and in heaven, Mo is and will continue to be with us through his legacy of inspirational musical talent.
Matthew Wright
Warwickshire, England
I have been a fan of the Bee Gees since I was 10. I am 35 years old now and the group has been a part of my life for so long. Just got their greatest hits cd for Christmas. I just watched thier concert in Las Vegas twice in the past two months.I loved them all but Maurice was my favorite. His stage presence was incredible. My heart is really aching at his passing. May God bless his family at this difficult time.
Love,
Sam
Alabama
Nasci muitos anos depois do grupo BeeGees fazer sucesso, porém cresci tendo o meu gosto musical influenciado por eles. Trata-se de uma perda inestimável, a qual sentiremos pelo resto de nossas vidas muitas saudades. Sua lembrança será eterna, como sua obra, que é vasta e magnífica. Descanse em Paz.
Alessandro Fruk
São Paulo - Brasil
I am saddened, I am wordless. What a great lost to all the Bee Gees fan including me. Lets shade a tear for the dear gone Murice. All I wanna say is: even though you are gone Murice you will dwell in the heart of your fan, for many years to come.
Love,
George
Malaysia
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. They have been my favorites for years. I loved them through Saturday Night Live and down through the years. My thoughts and prayers go to Maurice's family and friends. He had a wonderful talent that will not be silenced as long as BeeGees fans play their music.
Joy Curtis
We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the sudden death of Maurice Gibb. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family including Mrs. Gibb (his mom), Barry and Robin. Your music touch the lives of so many people around the world. Maurice will be fondly remembered.
The Astill Family
Oshawa, Canada
I listened to One Night Only when I was pregnant with my daughter. She's now 4 and loves the Bee Gees. Music won't be the same now. What voices!
Tahnya
Illinois USA
I wanted to tell you that I stopped by the tribute that you posted for the late Maurice Gibb.I found it to be a most gracious remembrance for an artist who quietly contributed to the soundtrack of our lives.Even though his death was from natural causes it nonetheless brings us closer to our own mortality and saddens us in a way that is hard to verbalize.It is good to know that there are people who do remember the humanity of others,be they famous or not.
Gary Holdcroft
AZ
Maurice Gibb's passing has left a deep sadness in my heart. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. I will be holding the music close to my heart in the coming days. I know Maurice can feel our love just as we have felt his through all the wonderful music we have been gifted with. Thank you, Sandra, for this much needed tribute page.
Sincerely,
Jackie Scaletta
Sacramento, Ca
What a terrible loss!!! Maurice was not only part of a symbol of a generation, he was part of it with the wonderful tunes and moments he and his brothers gave to the whole world. We surely gonna miss him, because without Maurice there´s no Bee Gees anymore. God Bless his Soul.
Mario Petito
Argentina
I WAS VERY SHOCKED AND THEN SAD ABOUT THE NEWS OF MAURICE GIBB!! HE WAS A GREAT ARTIST. I WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH. I HOPE THAT HIS BROTHERS, BARRY AND ROBIN WILL CONTINUE MAKING FANTASITIC MUSIC. AGAIN, I AM VERY SAD! I GREW UP WITH THEIR MUSIC. I LOVED ALL OF THEIR MUSIC. GOD BLESS HIM.
Ann Miranda
Yesterday was a very sad day for me, at the loss of Maurice Gibb. The Bee Gees were part of my life since I was 16, and their voices sounded almost heavenly. Now we must all console ourselves with the thought that Maurice is free to sing again, without restriction...my prayers and thoughts are with the entire Gibb families, and especially Robin, and Barry. May you be comforted by God's love, and know how appreciated you all have been. Your beautiful music will live on forever, and so will Maurice's memory in our hearts.
Beth
Ontario
My sincere condolences to Maurice's family. Time will lessen the pain, but never erase the memories. This is a sad time for Bee Gees fans everywhere. We will miss you, Maurice!
Sincerely,
Jayne
Thank you for your tribute site. I am just so saddened by this loss.
Esther Leskovac
It´s very sad say Good Bye... My heart is broken. Thank´s Maurice; Because you was, are and will be the sound of my voice and my fillings in the wind. Maurice will be missed, but now you are a very special star in the heaven. You are in my prayers and in my heart forever." My love and prayers for the family and Gibb´s friends.
Judith Jaramillo
Mexico, City
I am so pleased to have found your website and would like add my condolences for this wonderful man...Thank you for his photograph, it is wonderful. Today has been a very sad day with the passing of this magically talented man...I grew up with the Bee Gees and first saw them performing at the Myer Dept store in Brisbane, Australia when they were just boys my age. I was 12 years old. I followed their careers with great love and adoration, their music always an inspiration, always so true. I still can't believe he has gone. My heartfelt sympathy goes to all his family. Barry & Robin will go on, Maurice will never be far away, always shining, always so special, always an angel.
always remembered
Karen
Thank you for your website where mourners may speak their piece. I've loved the Bee Gees my whole life. Especially Maurice because he was always goofing off. (But never Unprofessional!) I also am shocked and saddened by this terrible turn of events. I hope his family (esp. Barry & Robin) will take comfort in the fact that he's with Andy and Hugh (their father) and nothing hurts him now. His family will be in my prayers. May they find strength to deal with this terrible tragedy that has befallen them. God is with them.
JOHN GANTZ
I would like to send my prayers and sympathy to the Gibb family. We lost a great person and entertainer. You will have good memories of your loved one. God Bless,
Barb
I didn't hear the news of Maurice until this morning. It makes me very sad that we will no longer hear his beautiful voice or hear his hand "tickle the ivories". He will be greatly missed. I am comforted however by the fact that he is with Andy. When Andy died it was a great loss for all of the Gibb family. Now at least they have each other. My prayers are with you all and may God be by your side.
Penny Pearson
Our thoughts and prayers are with Maurice's family, friends and fans at this devastating time. We would like to send special condolances to Robin. As twins ourselves, we are very much aware of the unique bond that exists between twins. The Bee Gees have always been and will always be number one with us.
Marie and Margaret Brown
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
GODS SPEED MAURICE
Gary Hazelrigg
desde españa os mando a toda la familia gibb y en especial a ti por la perdida de tan significativo artista que hasta en el momento de su desaparicion ha sido junto con barry y robin el espejo de la juventud de los 70,80,90 y 2000 y que lo seguiran siendo para siempre por que son historia ya de lo que es la gran meca de la musica.Descanse en paz.
Maurice we will never forget your gift of music. God bless you and your family........ Thank you Bee Gees
Daren & Dawn Chauvin
Even though I'm a NYC punk-rock musician, The Bee Gees have always been one of my favorite groups. I've been into the band since I was a little kid, who can't like a group that has been writing such top-notch material for so long. I finally got a chance to see the Bee Gees live during their "One" tour in 1989, and of course it was an amazing, rocking concert. The passing of Maurice saddens me in many ways, as music has lost a supreme talent, and I have lost my personal favorite member of the group. There's a section on my website (stevenfallon.com) I hate to update, a section of my favorite musicians who are not with us any longer. It'll be painful to add Maurice, but it will be my little tribute for a great guy and great musician who has given so much joy to countless millions over the years. Maurice may not be here any longer but he lives forever because he has made his mark for all eternity. Thanks for the tribute page for a truly gifted (an overused word but very much true in Maurice's case) musician.
Steven Fallon
Your tribute page is really wonderful. The Bee Gees and their music have been a part of my life for so many years. It's hard to imagine that Maurice is gone. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
Vicki Nusz
La Luz, NM
I just wanted to say how sad I was to hear of the passing of Maurice Gibb. The Bee Gees have always been my favorite group-I would have loved to see them live. But what a great loss the music world will feel. I loved not only his music but also the fact that he seemed like such a loving Father and Husband and Son and of course Brother. My heart goes out to his whole family.May they find some comfort in knowing that we have a loving God, Jehovah who will remember their loved one in the resurrection. (John 5:28,29) Again I am so sorry and will miss Maurice Gibb.
Sincerely,
Pamela Crabb
Today's news has been very distressing and has left an empty feeling in my heart. We will all miss Maurice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today. May God give them the strength to endure these trying times.
Jan Smekens
VRT Belgium
My name is Marcelo, I am 27 years old and I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina These are very sad days because the reality hits us again, those that we believed eternal and infinites are not . In fact none of us is it. But people like Maurice should be it, for those that we love their music that embraces four decades, their lost it is enormous. God takes it to him before time, I want to believe that he made a mistake and that in any moment he brings him to us From the distance, I mean to the family that their pain is mine and of millions of people around the world, and that surely Maurice is smiling to us from the sky and saying: don't worry.... the view from here it's amazing.
Marcelo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
1967...UMASS...I was such a fan of the Brothers Gibb that my friends began calling me Beeg. I'm the same age as the twins. I own every album...some LPs in Vinyl, some cassette, some CD and even a few 8 Track tapes. And now my heart breaks as if I just lost my own brother. Thank you, Sandra, for this website. Thank you Maurice, for the times your music "got me through". God Bless you Barry & Robin.
Robert Boisselle
From the first time we heard you sing years ago until forever your music will live; a part of you will always live, Maurice. You will always be with us.
Jayne Bejarano
Its a sad time now. Its dark time. but i do think that now is the time to ask the Big Brother Barry and Robin to not let us without their arts. It will confort us a lot knowing that they will continuous writting and sing their masterpiece. Thats will keep our heart warm.
Jose Roberto
Brazil
The end of a musical genre started yesterday. We're so sorry for you, our friends Barry and Robin, as for ourselves. Thank you for having played and sung for us in our home, and God help us without your music!
Patricia and Alfonso
Argentina
I would just like to say how deeply sorry i feel for the rest of the gibb family and would like to say that i think that Maurice still remains as apart of us all and would also likely to say that he is still 'STAYING ALIVE' forever and ever.
Daniel Mead
Thank you Sandra for this tribute web page. I hope it gets to the family as I lost Barry's Florida address long ago. I had the pleasure of meeting Hugh Gibb in 1980 when the BeeGees were performing here in Portland. He was kind enough to let several of us hang out with the group by the Hilton pool and we had such fun. I took a lovely photo of Linda Gibb and Barry's son Stephen. Barry liked it so much I sent him an 8 by 10 enlargement It's hard to believe that Andy, Hugh, and Maurice are gone. I feel so sorry for Yvonne and their two children, Barbara, and of course Barry and Robin. My heart felt condolences to the Gibb family and a big thank you for all the wonderful music through the years. The BeeGee's song "Don't Forget To Remember Me" comes to mind... rest assured Maurice that none of us will....God bless you....and thanks for the memories.
Suzanne
Portland, Oregon, USA
to maurice
I will always remember you, you was part of my childhood, I cried to your songs being imprisoned in my first love which did hurt so deep, I encouraged myself to your tunes again, I grew older, you was part of my youth, I lost so much but I will always remember you. You only went a few steps ahead - to where we will follow one day
good bye maurice, good bye
fiona
austria
Escuché la noticia hoy muy temprano en la mañana. No lo puedo creer !!! ...... Maurice, donde quiera que estes, espero que tus palabras y ti voz sigan sonando por toda la eternidad ...........
Francisco
What a lovely sentiment and tribute to the life and the passing of a talented and very funny man. My deepest sympathies go to the family who have lost an integral part of themselves. To friends who have lost many smiles, and to people such as I who have been deeply appreciative of the music that Maurice has been a part of since the 60's.
"Though you go so far away, your voice will still be heard so well
You'll never really ever know how beautiful you are
When the moon is on the rise I'll try to make my songbird fly
I wonder if he ever will -- and if he really did, how far"
"Songbird" from my favorite Bee Gees album of all time "Main Course"
Sharon Kurash Michigan
USA
I was listening to the Bee Gees "One Night Only" album in my car on Sunday when I heard the tragic news. I remember buying the CD after attending their massively successful concert here in Johannesburg, South Africa - - and the memories of that night still linger on. South Africa loves you! My heart goes out to his wife, family, parents, Robin and Barry. We will miss you, Maurice.
Gracelle Gerber
South Africa
I just wanted to share my deepest condolences with all of you. The Bee Gees have been an important part of my life so far, in fact they were my first musical love and the first concert I ever got the chance to attend was a Bee Gees date in Madrid. We will always remember Maurice and his important role in one of the greatest bands of all time. May he rest in peace. Best wishes from Spain
Gabriel
Spain
As devoted Bee Gees fans from the beginning of their career, we feel as though we,too, have lost a family member. Our hearts are very heavy today. We have grown up with Maurice and his magnificent talented brothers, Barry & Robin. His music is timeless and he will remain in our hearts forever. Our deepest sympathies to his wife,children, Barry, Robin, and all extended family. He will be greatly missed here, but, now is providing music on a higher ground. Rest In Peace,
The Lyons Family Plano
Texas
There will never be anyone like you . Bee Gees are the best and you will always be in our heart and we will always have good memory of you . God Bless
Shenia Rhodes
My heart is weeping for the Gibb family loss. But, as a fan; I feel that the world has been robbed of a musical icon and a wonderful man. My eyes are crying - crying. However, he will be STAYIN ALIVE through out time. I remember him seeing me through smiles and tears. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my sorrow.
Phyllis
USA
I could not believe the news! I am still in shock. My heart goes out to the Gibb family and I pray that God will comfort them and help them get through yet another loss.The loss of Andy and then Hugh was tremendous but they have endured because they are a strong and close family.We never know what tomorrow brings, that's why i feel it's so important to show and tell your loved ones today "I love you". We love you Mo and will never forget you:)
Debra Ovington
I was very saddened to hear of the death of Maurice Gibb. The BeeGees are my all time favorite group and I have many happy memories associated with their music. My prayers go out to his family and especially Barry and Robin. May he rest in peace..with his brother Andy. He will be missed.
Cheri
What a wonderful WEB SITE and tribute to Maurice Gibb. Thank-you
Glenn James
My sincere condolences to the Gibb family. I grew up in NY in the 70's listening to the Bee Gees and referred to myself as their "world's #1 fan". I have met some of the Gibb family but unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting Maurice. He was always my favorite.
Suzanne Hopkins
Thank you for your web-site. I remember growing up with the Bee Gees and have always loved them, even now at 40. I was in shock to hear the Maurice Gibb was in the hospital and then this morning hearing the news that he had died cut like a knife. He will truly be missed by this fan.
Robbyn
Houston, TX
Thank you for the wonderful tribute to Maurice,I was devastated yesterday when I heard the sad news.I still can't believe this is true,I was fortunate to see the Bee Gees in concert in Cleveland,I will never forget one of the greatest talents of all time,he will live on forever in our hearts. I would like to extend my heart felt sympathy to his Wife and children,and to Barry and Robin and all of his family.May God bless you in this time of sorrow The love you have for each other will ease the pain in your hearts,and Maurice will live on in your memories and in his children and and in your dreams,he will always be there in your daily thoughts,and his wonderful music .
God Bless all of You.
Judith Cerimele
Youngstown,Ohio
I've been a fan of the Bee Gees since 1975, and had the pleasure of meeting Maurice (and Barry and Andy) in 1981 at Middle Ear. Can't believe he's gone! He was such a nice man, and I wish to pass my condolences on to Yvonne, Adam and Samantha, as well as to Barry and Robin and their families.
Kelly MacKinnon
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
I could not believe my ears on my way to work this morning. I had to look it up on the web to be sure and I found your wonderful web page. I hope you post this. I have been a Bee Gees fan for a long time, since I was a kid. I am only 31 and many of my friends think I am a little young to be a fan but what can I say. I have several of their cds and love to listen to them. I plan to listen to their one cd all day that has "I don't want to be alone" song on it. Maurice, you will never be alone, there will be millions of people carrying your memory in their hearts.
God bless to you and your family.
Tammy Aumen
PA-USA
Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that I was an internet friend with Maurice; being an avid fan, with "dreams that someday I could hear them live perform" I searched out of fun for their screen names-well, I found "Middle Ear" and the rest is history-he never told me it was "him" and I would have thought he was just funnin' with me-oh, how I wish before my days are up to just ONCE hear the remaining brothers/family perform-it shall be just a dream, I know. I lost my husband suddenly in 1997 and even if they had an event, would not be able to afford to go. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies for his loved ones, including his friends and fans. Thank you for all the joys-the CD's are always in my car, and always playin' whereever I go.
Barbara Clark
Levant, Maine
Thank you for your wonderful tribute to my favorite Bee Gee. May he rest in peace and may we always remember his enthusiasm and love of his work. As a tribute when I heard the sad and sudden news yesterday I took out my One Night Only DVD and watched the entire program and Really noted Maurice's performance -- he was having FUN FUN FUN and his smile never ended. May I extend my heartfelt condolences to his entire family, his wife and children, his mom and of course to Barry and Robin who are now missing a huge piece of their life and hearts.
In much sorrow
Lucille
I am so distraught over the death of Maurice Gibb. I grew up with the Bee Gees and without question, they are and will always be the best talent that the music industry has ever experienced. My sincere condolences to his family and may heaven be a better place with such a talent.
Mary-Jo Kiernan
My 2 sisters and I have loved the BeeGees since 1975 ("Main Course"); one of our fondest memories together was seeing the BeeGees at "One Night Only", a truly magical night and a dream come true for us. Maurice was such a wonderful, unique, talented, funny individual; he will be greatly missed.
Melanie Hallford
My husband and I have listened to the Bee Gees our whole life. Maurice will be sadly missed. Our condolences to the family.
Greg and Sherri
Minnesota
Thanks so much for your beautiful tribute to such a talented musician. I still can't believe the news. I grew up with the Bee Gees - it's like losing part of my childhood. The world has lost such a talented musician! I was saddened years ago at the passing of Andy, but now Maurice is reunited with him and I know there is wonderful music in heaven. My deepest sympathies to his family for their great loss.
Leanne
It seems we're losing lots of our rock and pop stars of the 70's-- Joe Stummer of the Clash also died of heart complications two weeks ago-- and I see an era fading fast. I am 41 and was never ashamed of my admirations of the Bee Gees. I'm so, so sorry about our dear Maurice. He seemed to have a gentle spirit about him. I'm sure his family and fans will miss him. God bless them all.
Darlene Battle
We as fans feel shocked anytime life's normal course takes another of our loved musical artist that has helped us deal with our successes, tragedies, depressions, or day to day life happenings. Whether it be a life that is taken by violence, premature death by accident, or normal passing, we are never ready to give up people we have learned to love through music. This will be especially true for some of us with the Bee Gees as a group, or in particular with the passing of Maurice at this time. For those of faith although it is not easy losing those we from a distance have loved for so long, we realize that in God's time our lifetimes are only a second. My prayer is that God has welcomed a new angel to his kingdom, an angel that here on Earth provided a joyful voice that will always be remembered through our memories, and the treasures left through the music of Maurice. Prayers of peace for all the fans and in particular the Gibb family in their time of grief. How can you mend a broken heart... just listen to the song, I am.
Kentucky, United States
I was shocked to hear about Maurice's death on the news. He'll always be remembered by me as the joker of the brothers. I grew up listening to The Bee Gees. And loved there songs. Maurice will be truly missed by me and all the fans. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. And in this time you have all your fans behind Barry and Robin.
Love
Dorene Campbell
Pittsburgh PA I'm writing from Brazil. Congratulations for your page I think you have to keep it forever.. so we can't keep Maurice at our minds. It is good to see how many persons have feeling it. In the end of the day "This is where he came in".
Jose Roberto
thanks to Maurice for so many years of music and inspiration, you make so many poeple all over the world lucky. We Will Always Remember You.
Andy Kobel
Zurich/Switzerland
Ao sabermos da partida de nosso irmão maurice Gibb, lamento profundamente a sua perda, pois sua parte nos Bee Gees, era uma importante membrana harmônica. Espero que Bee Gees prossigam e que Maurice esteja junto a anjos de luz... hoje e sempre!
Paulo Meireles
Caçador-SC- BRASIL
To Barry and Robin,
How can anyone express the grief of losing a brother especially one who has brought so much joy to so many people. I have followed your career since I was a child. I am 50.May God bless Maurice and may God heal your pain with time. .
David H.
Sad, so very sad because of this loss,
sad, so very sad because of his passing.
sad, so very sad when I think of Barry and Robin aching heart
It seems unreal, Gods never die,
somehow...my life has changed this morning.
It is very hard to work with my eyes full of tears and my broken heart.
Sad, so so so very sad, can´t believe....
José Agesta and family
Rocha - Uruguay
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE WHOLE `FAMILY WE WLL MISS`YOU `MAURICE..
Elaine Woolard
Saint Marys Ga.
dank je voor zoveel mooie songs ze zijn onvergetelijk ik hoop ze nog vaak te horen ik zal je nooit vergeten
Rieky Vennix
Nederland
Just like the Beatles, Maurice Gibb is someone our generation grew with. Passionate Malaysian fans will miss him emotionally and physically.
Regards
Harban Singh
Malaysia
I just wanted to commend you on your tribute to Maurice. It was so sweet and tastefully done. Thankyou, from one of many Bee Gee loving fans.
Today and for a long time there will be tears shed all around the world. Your music touched people in every part of the globe. To your family I send my blessings at this tragic moment in your life. To his fans I can only say I know just how you are feeling, we just cannot believe the news. Please pray for his family and close friends.
Faith
Taiwan
I was listening to an early morning talk show when I heard news about the passing of dearest Maurice. It was 24 hours before I could assimilate what I had heard.
I couldn't begin to count the fragments of time in my life where Maurice and his brothers have been present with me in their music, full of power, soothing, exciting,calming, uplifting, pushing forward, encouraging, SWEET. I have loved them forever. I know countless thousands of people feel the same way, and that's altogether the wonder of the brothers.
Back in the 70's I rescued a wild cat that was living in the bushes in front of my apartment. I threw my coat over him, brought him inside and pushed the heap of him and coat under the bed. For the entire week he wouldn't come out. Returning home from work, I would place food as near to him as possible.
On the weekend I began my regular BeeGees listening session. It didn't take very long... A BeeGees album brought that wild, petrified cat directly out from under the bed to lie down on top of the tape recorder! There he stayed, and slept peacefully, a feral cat, tamed by the great brothers. "That cat had excellent taste!"
I'm grateful that the brothers got to perform with Celine Dion, as they wanted to do. "IMMORTALITY" has a new meaning now. My prayers for Maurice and his family will continue for the rest of my consciousness. I will never forget to remember, and pray that the love Maurice and his brothers gave me will be returned to him and the entire family a hundred fold. God bless you Dearest Maurice.
Aubrey
From a devoted Australian Fan. I will miss you Maurice. You and your brothers sang my youth. Yet another musician for "Rock 'N' Roll Heaven" and yes "they have a hell of a band". My sincere condolences and best wishes to Barry, Robin, Yvonne and families.
Trudy Oakley
Melbourne Australia
Danke, Maurice, daß es Dich gab und wir Dich kennen durften.
Lydia
I am so sorry for Maurice's family, friends and fans. He was such a wonderful inspiration to us all. I grew up listening to the music of Maurice and The Bee Gee's. I admired them all very much. This is such a great loss to the world. My heart is sadden and heavy with grief for his wife and children. You all will be in my prayers.
Marie Mendoza
Massachusetts
Thankyou for creating an area in which we can all send our condolences and respects to the family,friends and fans of Maurice Gibb. I have been a Bee Gees' fan since my childhood, I am now 37. May I pass on my sincere condolences to Maurices wife and children and also to his brothers at this time in their lives. You are in our hearts and our thoughts guys.....live strong.
Sincerely
Matt Buchanan
United Kingdom
I was really glad to find such a wonderful website so I could say good bye to Maurice and express my condolences first of all to his family, but also to his friends and fans. As so many of you I have been a Bee Gees fan for allmost all my life, but definitely for the past 35 years (I am almost 46 now)! This means that their music has been with me throughout my childhood, teens, twens and it is still with me. I have seen them perform live at the Waldbühne in Berlin twice and they were great! A lot of their songs remind me of places, events, people and feelings I have had. Thank you, Maurice, for your music and the joy you brought! May you continue on in heaven and inspire your brothers to carry on!
Manuela
Berlin, Germany
Please pass along my condolences to the Gibb family for the loss Maurice. So often the great leave us prematurely. I too mourn our loss. God bless.
Ken Yules
Florida
Your music will live forever, a great loss of a great musician. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maurice's wife Yvonne, his children, Barry, Robin and their families. Your music will live forever, a great loss of a great musician.
Peter and Karen
S.A. Australia.
I have been listening to the BeeGees since i was 10 years old and i will always remember Maurice and all the great songs he and his brothers gave us. WE MISS YOU!
Joel
Gothenburg, Sweden
Thank you for your thoughtful tribute of Maurice Gibb. Last night as I read on netscape of his illness, I thought to myself, I hope he will be okay...and I reflected for a short period of time of their music and the last time that I had seen the Bee Gees perform. Now this morning my husband tells me of Maurice's death. I felt very saddened.... My heart goes out to his entire family and loved ones..for they are burdened with a loss that nothing in this world can replace. I know Maurice will travel down a path of sunshine, and happiness into his new life, although we will miss him in ours. May the trail of his spirit continue to bring you joy and laughter as you remember his legacy..which will live on, ...eventually , all things merge into one, and a river runs through it....
Loving thoughts to the Gibb Family and his Friends,
Lucy
East Helena, Montana
Thank you so much for this web site. I am from Florida, originally Miami Beach. This is where I met Maurice, in an AA meeting at the Little River Club as I am too a recovering addict / alcoholic. I heard him share his life story and was mezmorized listening to him and amused. (He was a funny guy). When I heard this news this morning I was in a state of shock. To tell you the truth, for the past few days when watching the news reporting on his illness, I really did not ever think it was as bad as they said. You know how the media is, exaggerating everything. I never expected this as I am sure nobody did. I feel a little guilty now for feeling the way I did, but I know its not really important. I grew up listening to the Bee Gees, saw my first concert at age 14 in Hollywood, Florida and have been a devoted fan for the last 26 years. When I met Maurice at AA, he was so warm and caring coming up to welcome me as I was new in recovery at that time. I will never forget that. I just watched a repeat of the Larry King show of all three of them which was done last year and just could not believe he wasn?t here anymore. The BeeGees music touches my soul. I have most of there CDs and am always listening to them. Some people laugh at me for liking this music still, but it will live on and reminds me of my childhood. Anyway, Im sure I wrote enough. I just want to thank you again for this beautiful website in memory of Maurice (The man with the beautiful smile).
Thanks, .
Janet L.
Ma sympathie et prières sincères à la famille de Gibb. Je suis si désolé pour votre perte d'une si grande personne. J'avais écouté pour toujours l'abeille Gees. Je me sens comme un morceau de mon enfance est allé. Votre musique était inspirational durant toute ma vie.
sincèrement,
Billy Dillard
Paris, France
Im from India and Im 20 years old , so I didnt have that much of a chance to listen to the Bee Gees , it was only in the last couple of years that i took to them in a big way . And now Maurice is gone . I can't really believe it , when they showed it on the news i thought it was a joke . But i knew it wasn't and truly one of my favourite musicians are no more . Thanks Maurice for being one of my musical icons . But I hardly knew you .
Anirban
I was devastated when I heard the news this morning, like many others I have grown up with Bee Gees music playing in our house. Life can be cruel, we must enjoy every single day on this planet, my thoughts and prayers are with the Gibb families.
Mark Mendes da Costa
Sydney, Australia
Just wanted to tell you what I thought when I looked at the Tribute you made for Maurice Gibb. First, let me tell you what a great job you did,very nice. I thought how wonderful for someone to do something like this,not only for the Gibb family but also for the many fans.Then I thought,what a wonderful person this women must be. To take her art,and share with us her heart.and to be able to open up the hearts of many. I just want to thank you for reminding me that we do live in a world with many wonderful people , Again thanks for touching this mans heart.
David C.
Dear Maurice ....
I can't and won't belive it! You bring me up and make me a good music-lover by your music ! Many loves from Holland
Monique
Holland
At age 28, I have quite literally grown up with the Bee Gees. Maurice not only made a great impact in the world of music, but also in our lives. Additionally I know the Gibbs have always been highly regarded in their community, charitable, and all around great people. I wish to send the Gibb family my heartfelt sympathy after this second tragic loss. Maurice will be remembered fondly and missed.
D. Jordan Berson
Music Historian, Boston Mass.
I'm blind and so forgive me if I have the wrong end of the stick so to speak. I met Maurice once for an afternoon of modest drinking and great conversation. It was during a TT race on the Isle of Man when I understood he lived there. He was a very gentle man and thoughtful too with not a word of criticism for anyone. There were about three of us from the support groups for the TT racers. We shall never forget that gentle man who had no side nor snobbery about him. May his spirit remain for many years to come.
Alan Gilbert
Grazie Maurice per aver accompagnato la mia adolescenza con le tue bellissime canzoni. Sarai sempre nel mio cuore.
Ciao!
Paolo
Italy
I'm having a hard time believing this, like everybody else I grew up with these guys. As soon as I heard I through One Night Only and sat down to have a good cry. But instead watching him only made me smile. My prayers to his family, Good-bye Maurice.
Cindy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
I was very shocked and I could not believe what my sister told me this morning that Maurice has passed away. I began believing this news when I opened this website. I am so sad to hear this news. My fiance and I have been Bee Gees fan since were 11, and we are 26 now. Then, by the end of December my little nice, began loving the Bee Gees' music, she loves it very much. she cried this morning when she heard this sad news. our condolences go to his wife, children, parents, and Barry and Robin. There is no more I could say, it is very hard to face that I lost someone i admire so much. We, my fiance and I, will always remember you... Maurice. Our deepest sympathy go to Mrs Maurice Gibb and, his children, parents and the greratest brothers Barry and Robin. I was so surprised to hear this sad news. I cound not beleive it.... My fiance and I have been Bee Gees fan since were 11, and we are 26 now. My little nice cried when she heard this news. she loves Bee Gees songs very much. My fiance and I feel so sad to loose someone we admire so much. We will always love and remember you Maurice. We hope that Bee Gees will never ends. I am writing this letter with eyes full of tears.
Djoko and Maya
Surabaya, Indonesia
I have to admit in the early seventies when I was going to High School I was a Led Zeppelin, Deep blue, Jethro Tull, Moody Blues etc fan. I hated the Bee Gees because they practically single handedly personified the disco surge...what I and those I hung with felt to be a talentless beat absorbed sound. Later in time I realized this was the same group that wrote a childhood favorite of mine "Massachuttes" ( I know thats spelled wrong) as well as others. In short they came to be one of my favorite groups and a surprise to my rock snobbery side (lol!) one of the most enduring of my favorites. I even came to see their 'disco music' as more a conceptual part of their sound and was unfair in merely stapling them a "disco group". I just see those songs now as a "upbeat,have a good time" part of their music. I turned on my computer and saw that headline and it just slapped me in the face. Maurice Gibb was that aloof one off to the side, the tough looking one, that you always looked at to get the full persona of the group with his distinct expressions..the guy who also seemed to be the most instrumental and probably added more than most people guessed. A very sad loss. And at just age 53, even more so. The hole will definitely be noticed if they ever play again. Its sad to see the seventies music heros die off. Rest In Peace Maurice...you were part of my generations great ride (Thank You !)...as well as taking part in influencing and reaching other generations. So long friend.
I WAS SO SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF ANDY, NOW EVEN MORE WITH THE PASSING OF MAURICE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE GIBB FAMILY. WE HAVE TRULY LOST A FINE MUSICIAN AND SOUL.
Dean and Terry
When they lived in Australia, us kids used to go down to Palings Music Store in George St Sydney to play guitars we could never afford.This was before they were famous and we all used to strum along together.Maurice was great fun and the life of the party.They were great musos even then...about 16yrs old!!
Kindest personal regards:
RAY THE TRAVELLIN' MAN
Australia
Let's Keep Music Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!
Thank you for this web page. i have been a fan since I was 15, I'm 52 now and still and forever will be a Bee Gees fan. Maurice had a smile that will live on forever and his talent will be sorely missed. Prayers to all of his family, friends and fans. Gods' speed Mo and I'm sure you and Andy and the Angels will be singing for eterrnity.
With much saddness,
Darlene
Kingston, NY
To the Gibb family,
my sincerest sympathies. Maurice will be missed. I Cannot imagine the Bee Gees without him. To the family and friends, our prayers are with you.
Valencia M David
South Africa
First of all, thank you for your website, I think what you have done is wonderful. Maurice's passing has shocked everyone, he is greatly missed. I have deep sympathy and compassion for especially Yvonne, Adam and Samantha, for Robin his twinbrother, and of course for Barbara and Barry and everyone who knew him and loved him. We all experience the gap, the unbelief, and the big "Why?" With a broken heart we remember him as a wonderful, warm person with the beautiful gift of music but also humor. He has made this world a better place because he lived. Now he will surely be a very powerful guardian angel. I wish strength to all who have sorrow, may the pain of the loss be softened with the love we feel for him and his music. Sorrowful but greatful for having known him,
I remain, with warmest affection,
Anneke Koremans
I have just found your fitting tribute on the internet to Maurice Gibb and feel I must also pay tribute to a wonderful musician. I have been a fan of the Bee Gee's since an early age ( I am now 40). I still have singles which were given to me with my first record player in the 70's..
I can only say how devastated and shocked I was to hear of Maurice's death. When the news filtered through on Australian news on Saturday of his heart attack whilst undergoing surgery I was utterly floored and then to hear of his death.......it was like losing a part of me.
To Barry, Robin and family I can only say how sorry I am. Maurice was a truly talented man and gave a great gift to so many in his music, both in performing with his brothers and also in the lyrics he wrote. Whilst I write this note I am listening to the album "This is were I came in" and it makes me so sad to realise that the man who is singing on this album is no more.
In a tribute on Australian TV today they showed an old film clip of Maurice and Barry singing the beautiful song "Don't forget to remember".
Maurice we will never forget to remember you. You will be remembered by so many every time we hear a Bee Gees song.
Therese
Australia
Thank you for your thoughtful tribute to Maurice Gibb and the Bee Gee's. I am 67 years old and came to their music a bit later than most of their fans; but my appreciation for their writing talent precedes "Saturday Night Fever" and he is and will be missed. I encourage everyone to secure a video copy of "One Night Only" available through the local Public Television station in their community.
Great loss for a great band, family and all the fans around the world. It's only words ... but words are not enough to express the feelings.
Albert
Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands
The world has lost too soon a favorite son,
A man of 53, but still so young
A creator of most powerful music,
of beautiful melodies and a dance enthusiast,
And forever in our hearts a prince of song, a wonderful brother
whose time has come to join the other.
I express my sadness to family and friends,
he is not lost forever, it is not the end,
His memories are many, his music was great.
I can only think that he watches and wishes us all peace and love in our hearts.
Susan Williams Hampton, Va. U.S.A.
Now I know my dear old ma can FINALLY get Maurice's autograph...in Heaven!! We'll miss you Maurice...thanks for sharing your genius with us...you were such a huge influence on me... your voice, songs and sense of melody inspired me to follow a life in music...and what a truly fantastic ride it's been! I'm SO sad...love and prayers to your wonderful family...I know they will be feeling great comfort from their millions of friends all around the world.
Rikki Morris, Musician/Songwriter
New Zealand
I cant find the words in english, I wont to say. The Bee Gees are a part of my life, started with Idear in 1966. Since that time, they live with me. I never thougt about, that life is not for ever. But the music of the Bee Gees and the voice of Maurice is for ever in my heart....and I wait for you, for one million years.
Michael Loos
Germany
A todos nos ha venido como un jarrón de agua fría, todavía cuesta creer que ya no habrá más "To love somebody", ni "Massachussets", ni "Lonely days" cantada por él junto con sus hermanos. No nos lo podemos creer, suena incluso violento, pero con él se han ido los Bee Gees, se acabaron los Bee Gees, y tan solo quedarán en el corazón de todos nosotros. Tan solo decirte Maurice, grácias, por todo lo que junto con tus hermanos nos diste, Bee Gees un nombre con significado própio, esa armonía de voces casi angelicales, esos melódicos sonidos y todas esas baladas tan fuertes, que son toda una banda sonora de la película de nuestra vida, grácias y descansa en paz. Recuerda que "And the sun will shine".
Carlos Arnau
Barcelona (Spain)
Thank you for the web site and the tributes you posted. I graduated in 1965 and shortly became a BeeGees fan a few years after. Now as a 55 year old Police Sgt on the midnight shift, I always enjoy their music even more when I hear it on the radio while working the streets in a small Texas town. As a musician as well, I have always admired and marveled at their wonderful talent and harmony. Maurice will be missed and his brother Andy will be there to welcome him home to the peaceful afterlife. God bless the whole family and my sympathy to all who enjoyed this wonderful man and his brother's beautiful music. The memories roll on.
J.M. Comeaux
Rogers, Texas
i am still in shock over maurice's death, we will miss him a great deal ,iam only a year younger than him so ive lissened to his music from the begining, ive got all the bee gees song's i love you all, all my heart felt sorry to barry robin his wife children and his mum and dad rest in peace
Julie
Perth Australia
I heard the news this morning at 4:53 a.m. and immediately fell to tears. The Bee Gees are my very favorite, and Maurice's smile was always an inspiration. We will keep his loved ones in our hearts and prayers. What a "tragedy" again for this wonderful family, and may God give them the strength...
Love always,
Tammy
Connecticut
What a loss to the world..I have ben a Bee Ges fan since the early sixties,and I still cannot belive that the world has lost someone so gentle and pure..I will miss him greatly..My thought are with his family and friends ...
Alan
A tragic end to an era.
Charles Bright
MAURICE,
YOU WILL LIVE ON IN YOUR MUSIC, BECAUSE THATS YOUR SOUL, AND IT LIVES IN JOYOUS SPLENDOR...............MY SINCEREST REGARDS TO YOUR FAMILY,
LOVE
GAYLE VAN HEININGEN
CANADA
Thank you so much for this tribute to Maurice Gibb. My heart is still tonight. Since my childhood I have been following the truly God-given talents of Maurice and his brothers. I am deeply saddened and in a state of shock. I send my deepest sympathies to Barry, Robin, Barbara, Yvonne and children, neices and nephews. May all of us who loved Maurice keep his legacy of love alive and Barry and Robin continue that legacy in their music. For I know Maurice and Andy would want that, and will be watching and listening in the skies where God has invited them into his kingdom!!! May the spirits of Maurice and Andy live on!!!
Brenda
Phila, PA
Thanks for your words of comfort and beautiful memorial page to Maurice Gibb! I know that he is in a better place surrounded by immense light, peace and love. My sincere condolences to the Gibb Family at this time of loss and sadness. Maurice will be missed and NEVER forgotten! His dedication to his fans, hard work and musical talent will forever be remembered and cherished! Just two days ago I found myself browsing through CD's at the music shop when I came across the Bee Gees classic Album ONE. The CD seemed to fall right into my hands off the shelf. (The Song ONE -the Title Track, is a favorite of my wife and I) so without any hesitation I purchased it and once I got in the car I immediately played it. A flood of good memories came rushing through me as I listened to the song! Then I remember saying to myself just before I turned into the Drive way "Thank you guys for making the world a better place with your music".! I found a few lines from the Song ONE very comforting when I played it again this afternoon. It says, "I CAN FEEL YOU BY MY SIDE - WHEN YOU'RE NOT THERE - JUST AS MY LIFE FADES TO DARKNESS - YOU MAKE ME SEE THE LIGHT - SHOW ME THAT MY SEARCH IS OVER - I PAY THE PRICE - I PAY THE PRICE".
Sincerely,
MC
Seattle, WA.
missing u for loving his songs bee gee brother. it was a big tragedy when i heard what had happen i really love their songs. will never going to forget about u. may the angel be with .rest in piece loving u forever . when i heard about it i started crying cuz i am a big fan. i love their songs .
J.B.
Just wanted to share how sad I feel at the passing of truly a great talent. I and my family just would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to Barry and Robin and families. I will remain a fan forever, but a very sad one today.
Pauline
New Zealand
We were very sad to hear of the death of a famous BeeGee. Being in our thirties we too have grown up with these men and have had many a happy night dancing and singing to their wonderful music. He and his brothers have touch many lives in New Zealand and all over the world. May their music continue for other generations to benefit from. RIP
The Whelan Family
New Zealand
Again we have lost another part of the fabric of our souls with the loss of Maurice Gibb he joins a very special group of people that through their music has touched our lives and let us escape everyday troubles we all have. Every day we all get older and come closer to our own mortality it is with some comfort that I think when my time comes there will be some special music from some special people waiting for me.
Roy Simison
Burbank CA
My condolences to the Gibb family. In 1984 I went to a 12 step meeting in Miami Beach with some people from the half way house I was living in. I wasn't even clean and sober 2 months yet. The manager of the house had told me the meeting would be very special. So I am sitting in this meeting feeling so out of place. I felt so less than. I had no feeling of self worth or dignity. There was some guy chairing this meeting with an english accent. As the meeting wore on the light bulb came on. I realized I was listening to Maurice. And I realized that I was just like him. I had been listening to him since the 60's for entertainment and now he was saving my life. There was nothing wrong with me on a moral level anymore. He had given me permission to be just like him. And now 18 yrs later I am still sober. Thank you Maurice. Enjoy those meetings in the next room.
John M
Boca Raton
These brothers have used their music to join their family to all of our families. Some of us have grown up on their music and joy, some have only known for a short time. Either way, we feel as if we have lost a brother and the world has become an unfamiliar place without him. Yet his joy and passion for life overwhelms this pain, and we will share such joy and passion for the duration of our lives... Eric, Ewa, and Jessica Visconti San Diego, CA
Eric, Ewa, and Jessica Visconti
San Diego, CA
To me, a 31yr old, Bee Gees music has always been around. Condolences to the Gibb family, extended family, and close friends. Thank you for all of your contributions Maurice. You will be missed.
Anne
British Columbia, Canada
Thank you so much for giving so many of us a beautiful space in which to express our love for Maurice and his family.
The Bee Gees have been the backdrop and soundtrack for so many of my deepest moments. They achieved an intimacy and connection in their music unparalleled by any group of my generation. My love and condolences to Barry and Robin, who have lost another brother. My love and condolences to Barbara, who has lost another son. And much love to the wife and children who miss their beloved husband and father. Thank you for sharing him with the world.
Katie
New York City
I have listened to the BEE GEEs since I was 10 years old , now 40 + I am so sad that Maurice passed away at such a young age . The group will live forever in my heart & soul , what a great loss to his family & music.
Robyn Jones
Sydney, Australia
As many people here expressed their sorrow and shock, we still can’t believe that such a great artist just past away. Maurice was, is and will forever be in our hearts. My wife and I grew up with their music filling our souls with beauty and love. We want to express our sincere condolences to the family, Barry and Robin. Bee Gees legend will live forever. Fans from all over the world let’s pray for our good friend Maurice. God be with you Maurice!
Lucian & Alina Selaru
Vancouver, Canada
Sandra, Thank you for this wonderful site!
I did not know Maurice, the son, the brother, the husband or the father. I knew Maurice the performer. He was very talented, caring, kind and funny. A person that everyone would want for a friend. This day we have all lost a very special friend. In recent years I have lost a brother and my parents all to Cancer. And were no words that could console my heart. It is a devistating time when even memories are too painful. Time will lessen the severity to a point where memories can begin to make you smile. God is with you now and always. Please find some comfort in that knowledge. God bless you and keep you! Maurice will be in our hearts forever..
Kendra Fortin
Bethel, Ohio
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. Heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones. Such a sad emotional time for all.
Jan O'Mahoney
Perth - Western Australia
I'm still in a such shock that it almost seems unreal and I wish it was. I have been a big fan of the Bee Gees since I was 7 and even til now that I am 32 still listen to their music. I have loved them since the beginning until the end. From Barry, Maurice, Robin to Andy. Maurice I wished you were here to see what the people of the world is going through now that you're gone. I always enjoyed his humor and his ability to play musical instruments. Your thoughts will be with us for years and never be forgotten and of course your music from the past and the future will always STAY ALIVE. May god bless your soul and your family.
Seth Hossaini and the family
Saugus, California
You and your brothers were part in my adolescence. You'll be always in my mind. Thanks for those great songs!
Eduardo Vera
I felt something akin to “The Force” in Star Wars – The Holy Spirit – coming to me to let me know that Maurice had passed. I had been checking the news for updates all day, and precisely at 9:58 p.m. or so Pacific Time I felt a great loss in my heart. A couple of hours later, it was confirmed online. As long as Maurice remains in our hearts, he remains alive to us. Bee Gees forever.
Peace and Love,
Shel Blake
Sandra@MauriceGibb.net