Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees visited us in Cubao last night and what do you know, he sang for us the many songs for which the Bee Gees became hugely popular all the world over.
Actually I could not afford the ticket, but fortunately my friend Tony Sarreal who works in Araneta Coliseum, gave me a complimentary ticket. Many thanks man, I owe you one!
Although Robin's brother Barry wasn't able to make it to the concert because of tours in other parts of the world, yet it was truly wonderful to see Robin in person, whom I consider one of my most favorite artists.
I am not really very sure about the Bee Gees history, but I think they were originally a five member band that started early in the 1960s. They later narrowed down to three members, brothers Robin, Barry, and Maurice Gibb (who died a few years ago), who popularized the classic songs that everyone loved up to this day, like I Started the Joke, Massachussetts, New York Mining Disaster, To Love Somebody, and countless others.
Indeed, they, more than any other band(with the exception of the Beatles), revolutionized the rock music industry which still influenced a lot of newer rock groups today.
Surprisingly, starting in the late 1970s, the Bee Gees entered the disco music arena with the hugely popular beats Staying Alive, Dance Fever, Tragedy, and countless others, and again, they made significant contributions to the genre. Their influence was far and wide, and in the Philippines, VST and Company was the one they influenced most.
It was a jam packed Araneta Coliseum last night as the crowd was treated to a special night of Bee Gees songs by Robin Gibb. It was great to see that Robin still looked young and lively, and the all-too familiar falsetto nasal voice has not changed, to the delight of the fans. He sang all in all some twenty songs, and that made our night so wonderful!
Actually I could not afford the ticket, but fortunately my friend Tony Sarreal who works in Araneta Coliseum, gave me a complimentary ticket. Many thanks man, I owe you one!
Although Robin's brother Barry wasn't able to make it to the concert because of tours in other parts of the world, yet it was truly wonderful to see Robin in person, whom I consider one of my most favorite artists.
I am not really very sure about the Bee Gees history, but I think they were originally a five member band that started early in the 1960s. They later narrowed down to three members, brothers Robin, Barry, and Maurice Gibb (who died a few years ago), who popularized the classic songs that everyone loved up to this day, like I Started the Joke, Massachussetts, New York Mining Disaster, To Love Somebody, and countless others.
Indeed, they, more than any other band(with the exception of the Beatles), revolutionized the rock music industry which still influenced a lot of newer rock groups today.
Surprisingly, starting in the late 1970s, the Bee Gees entered the disco music arena with the hugely popular beats Staying Alive, Dance Fever, Tragedy, and countless others, and again, they made significant contributions to the genre. Their influence was far and wide, and in the Philippines, VST and Company was the one they influenced most.
It was a jam packed Araneta Coliseum last night as the crowd was treated to a special night of Bee Gees songs by Robin Gibb. It was great to see that Robin still looked young and lively, and the all-too familiar falsetto nasal voice has not changed, to the delight of the fans. He sang all in all some twenty songs, and that made our night so wonderful!
The crowd excitedly awaiting Robin Gibb
Robin singing my favorite song "First of May".
Wearing a toupe, Robin seemed much younger than his age.
The audience danced to its feet as Robin sang the hugely popular Stayin' Alive
Waving goodbye to his fans, promising that next time, he'd bring along his brother Barry.
The crowd outside the Araneta Coliseum, right after the concert.The taxi drivers made some nice earnings because of Robin.
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