The last surviving Bee Gee, Barry Gibb, has spoken about experiencing visions of his deceased brothers Robin and Andy, describing the encounters as 'disturbing'. In an interview with The Mail on Sunday's Event magazine, the 70-year-old singer said he and his wife Linda have seen the apparitions, leaving him questioning whether there is life after death.
Barry, who lost brothers Robin and Maurice from the Bee Gees as well as younger brother Andy, reflected on the different ways they died. Maurice passed away in 2003 at age 53 from complications of a twisted intestine, Robin died of cancer in 2012 at 62, and Andy died in 1988 at 30 due to drug abuse. Barry noted the devastating impact on their 95-year-old mother.
Following Robin's death, Barry considered quitting music but was persuaded to continue by Columbia Records president Rob Stringer. He has since released his first solo album in over 30 years, 'In The Now', and has found solace performing with his son Stephen, 42, who joins him on stage. Barry described Stephen as 'a metalhead with a heart of gold' who is not a Bee Gee.
Barry, who turned 70 on Thursday, now splits his time between Florida and his rarely visited family home in Beaconsfield. He spoke candidly about the grief of losing all three brothers, saying he initially thought he would 'just fade away' after Robin's death but has since returned to music.
