The Bee Gees, formed of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, became one of the most iconic bands in the world - but some fans are only just realising what their name means
Despite selling over 120 million records worldwide, the true origin of the Bee Gees' band name is only just being discovered by some fans. The group, comprising brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, shot to stardom from the late 1960s through to the 1980s, penning original songs as well as numerous major hits for other artists.
One intrigued Quora user posed the question: "Why were the Bee Gees called the Bee Gees? " According to the band's official website, the Bee Gees moniker evolved over time, initially starting with a different name. A statement on the site explains: "Though it is widely believed that the Bee Gees first got their name from being the Brothers Gibb, this meaning did not come until a few years after their founding.
The Gibb brothers, originally from the Isle of Man, spent their early years in Chorlton, Manchester, before their family relocated to Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia in the late 1950s. After gaining initial chart success in Australia, the trio returned to the UK during the vibrant sixties and took the global music scene by storm under the guidance of impresario Robert Stigwood, reports the Mirror.
One user suggested: "Do not know how true it is but when the Bee Gees came out they talked on the radio about BG standing for Brothers Gibb and they just spelled out Bee and Gee."
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