By quantriweb2023 
In a poignant moment of musical reunion, the two remaining Bee Gee brothers, Barry and Robin Gibb, took to the stage once again at the 2006 Prince’s Trust concert in London. This extraordinary event marked a return to performing together after years of silence following the tragic loss of their brother Maurice Gibb in 2003.
Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb were the heart of the legendary Bee Gees, a trio whose harmonious voices captivated audiences from the 1960s through to the early 2000s. Born in Manchester and raised in Australia, the Gibb brothers faced profound grief with the loss of their youngest sibling, Andy Gibb, in 1988 at just 30 years old, followed by Maurice’s sudden passing. This left Barry as the sole surviving member of the iconic family.
The early 2000s saw Barry and Robin withdraw from performing together, grappling with the pain of their losses. However, the 30th Anniversary of the Prince’s Trust in 2006 became the impetus for their heartfelt reunion. On that historic night, filmed against the iconic backdrop of the Tower of London with sweeping views over the Thames, they performed “To Love Somebody,” a classic Bee Gees ballad originally led by Barry’s vocal, supported by his brothers.
Robin’s voice on the opening verses was raw and deeply emotional, reflecting the weight of years passed and loss. Barry then took over the second verse, their voices blending beautifully on the chorus, stirring memories of earlier days when all three brothers sang in perfect harmony.
Barry Gibb, reflecting on their reunion, said, “It was such a unifying thing, the three of us became one person. We all had the same dream. That’s what I miss more than anything else.”
Sadly, Robin Gibb passed away six years after this reunion in 2012 after battling cancer, making Barry the last surviving Gibb brother. At Robin’s funeral, Barry delivered a moving eulogy, highlighting his brother’s unique sense of humor.
“There was no funnier man than Spike Milligan – apart from Robin,” Barry stated. “And his sharp, intuitive wit will live with us forever. You could stand Robin next to Spike Milligan and it would be a competition.”
Barry also spoke tenderly about Maurice and Robin’s inseparable bond as twins, a connection that transcended even death.
“They were both beautiful. And now they’re together. They’re actually together. When you’re twins, you’re twins all your life. You go through every emotion. And they’re finally together,” Barry said. “I think the greatest pain for Robin in the past ten years was losing his twin brother, and I think it did all kinds of things to him. And now they’re together.”
Despite their closeness, Barry acknowledged the conflicts that marked the brothers’ relationship near the end of Robin’s life.
“Even right up to the end we found conflict with each other, which now means nothing. It just means nothing. If there’s conflict in your lives – get rid of it,” Barry advised.
Sir Barry Gibb, knighted by Prince Charles in 2017, has since openly discussed the emotional toll brought by the deaths of his brothers. Following Robin’s passing, Barry spoke candidly on Australia’s Sunday Night program in 2012, revealing the depth of his sorrow and regrets.
“My greatest regret is that every brother I’ve lost was in a moment when we weren’t getting on, so I have to live with that and I’ll spend the rest of my life reflecting on that,” Barry shared emotionally. “I’m the last man standing. I’ll never be able to understand that as I’m the eldest.”
In that moving interview, Barry broke down in tears, a public display of grief he had never shown before.
“Nobody ever really knows what the three of us felt about each other,” he said quietly. “Only the three of us knew.”
He expanded on how the brothers’ unity was their greatest strength.
“It was such a unifying thing, the three of us became one person. We all had the same dream. That’s what I miss more than anything else.”
In an interview with the Daily Mail in 2013, Barry further described the profound trauma that followed the loss of Maurice and Robin.
“Maurice’s death in 2003 and Robin’s last year had been a huge trauma for me and everyone in our family,” he confessed. “Robin’s much more recent passing had made me depressed, and there were times when I’d felt that nothing was worthwhile any more.”
Yet, Barry found solace and resilience by returning to music. For him, performing was a way to cope with loss and keep his brothers’ legacy alive.
“We all lose someone and you have to deal with it and grow from it in some way,” Barry explained. “My way of handling it is to go back on stage.”
In 2014, Barry embarked on his first solo tour, Mythology, bringing along his son Stephen and niece Samantha to fill the void left by his late brothers. The tour featured touching moments like Samantha singing “Stayin’ Alive” alongside Barry and Stephen, as well as heartfelt duets honoring Maurice.
Samantha Gibb’s voice resonated as she sang “You Win Again” in tribute to her father Maurice — a poignant reminder of the family’s enduring bond.
The Bee Gees’ story is one woven with immense talent, joy, heartbreak, and the unbreakable ties of family — a narrative that continues to echo through Barry’s ongoing musical journey.