“The Last Bee Gee” – Barry Gibb’s Heartbreaking First Interview After Robin’s Death
In an emotional and revealing interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the legendary Bee Gees, opened his heart for the first time since the passing of his twin brothers Maurice and Robin, and their youngest sibling Andy Gibb. It’s a deeply moving portrait of grief, brotherhood, fame, and the enduring power of music to carry us through the darkest of times.
Now 76, Barry has lived through immense success — and immense loss. “I’m the last man standing,” he says softly, holding back tears as he reflects on the deaths of each of his brothers, all of whom passed away during moments of estrangement. “My greatest regret is that every brother I lost… we weren’t getting on at the time. And I have to live with that.”
During the interview, Barry shares the inspiration behind a new song he’s been working on called “The End of the Rainbow”, a tribute to Robin, who died in 2012. The lyrics speak of time, memory, and acceptance: “Today is tomorrow. Winters are summers. And the end of the rainbow is here.” It’s a poetic reminder of what the brothers achieved together — and of everything they lost.
He recounts their journey from working-class roots in Manchester to becoming international superstars. The Gibb family moved to Australia in 1958, chasing a better life. There, the boys discovered their love for music using broomsticks as microphones, singing together until their voices blended as one.
Their ambition took them to London, where their manager Robert Stigwood helped launch them into superstardom. Hits like “Massachusetts”, “Stayin’ Alive”, and “How Deep Is Your Love” became global anthems. At their peak, the Bee Gees dominated the charts with five songs in the Top 10, and Barry himself had three tracks in the Top 5, all by different artists.
But with the heights of fame came personal tragedies. Andy Gibb, their younger brother and a rising solo star, died at just 30 after years of struggling with addiction. Maurice died suddenly in 2003, and Robin, after a quiet battle with cancer, passed in 2012. Each loss, Barry says, “ripped a part of me away.”
The interview takes a deeply emotional turn when Barry is shown old footage of the brothers. It’s too much. He breaks down in tears — something he admits he’s never done publicly before. “That hasn’t happened until today,” he says. “I just finally accepted that they’re all gone.”
Still, Barry finds strength in his wife Linda, whom he’s been married to for over 45 years, and his children and grandchildren — whom he calls his greatest achievement.
Despite the pain, Barry is returning to the stage. In 2025, he’ll tour Australia, sharing stories, songs, and the memories of the brothers he still feels beside him. “They’ll be onstage with me,” he says. “Always.”
This interview is not just about loss — it’s about survival, legacy, and love. Barry Gibb’s story reminds us that even as the music fades, the bond of brotherhood and the songs they created together will live on forever.