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Bee Gees Get Musical Start in Brisbane

The Bee Gees were an amazing musical trio, whose careers and works have transcended decades of musical genre transitions and various trends. The group was comprised of three brothers, Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb. The brothers also had a much younger brother, Andy, who would follow in their footsteps and forge his own singer career as a solo artist. The Gibb brothers were born on the Isle of Man and their parents were English. They lived in Manchester, England and also Brisbane, Australia as children. They began their musical careers young, and while they were still in Brisbane. The city serves as an excellent introductory atmosphere for young musicians as it is recognized as one of the world’s major music cities. In fact, in 2007 it was nominated as one Billboard’s Top 5 International Music Hotspots. Tourists who visit the city and stay in one of the charming Brisbane boutique hotels are often there to attend a great music festival or at least see a concert at one of the fabulous South Bank venues.

The Bee Gees are remarkable both for their great music and the brothers’ abilities for tight harmonies, but also for their ability to sustain a career through 45 years in the business. This is a remarkable feat for any band, particularly one that became almost synonymous with a particular style, such as disco. The Bee Gees were a driving force behind the disco fever that spread like wild fire through the seventies. While they were extremely successful and internationally known by the time this film was in production, they rose to an even greater superstar status with the soundtrack for Saturday Night Fever, a film which some have said defines the disco generation. And while this film and album did not begin or elevate the disco trend, it certainly prolonged it and brought into greater mainstream attention. The songs Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, and How Deep is Your Love all reached number one status in the United States. More hotel information

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Posted by James on August 25th, 2009 filed in Music, Travel | Comment now »

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