Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair pays tribute to Robin Gibb of Bee Gees
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 5:33:31 by Irfan Khokhar
Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister paid homage to Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who passed away on Sunday, May 20. Gibb was the co-founder of famous pop band, the Bee Gees. He died of Cancer at the age of 62.
After his tragic death, musicians, politicians, fans all over the world offered condolence to his survivors. In the notable figures, Mr Blair paid tribute to the deceased. He said: ”Robin was not only an exceptional and extraordinary musician and songwriter;
he was a highly intelligent, interested and committed human being.
”He was a great friend with a wonderful open and fertile mind and a student of history and politics. I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with [his wife] Dwina and all the family.”
Likewise, another popular band Duran Duran posted: ”Sorry to hear about the passing of Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. Our condolences to his friends and family.”
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears also left a heartfelt message, writing: ”Robin Gibb. You are and forever will be a massive influence and inspiration. Rest in Peace.”
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher posted a short tribute on twitter, writing simply: ”ROBIN GIBB LEGEND (sic)”
The former guitarist of Bee Gees, Vince Melouney, also regretted the loss of a great musician. He fondly remembered Robin for his wonderful sense of humour.
He told the Today programme on UK station BBC Radio 4: ”Robin was a wonderful fellow, really warm, a lovely man and he really had wonderful sense of humour. He will be sadly missed.”
Robin was part of the Bee Gees with his twin brother Maurice – who died in 2003 aged 53 – and their elder brother Barry, 65, who was among those to keep a vigil by his bedside in the weeks before his death. The star’s family have asked for privacy so they
can grieve.
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Posted by Irfan Khokhar
on May 22 2012. Filed under World.
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