How Well Do You Know Robin Gibb?

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1. Robin Gibb was born in 1949 on the...

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Robin Gibb was born on the 22nd of December.

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2. Robin Gibb has three children; Spencer, Robin-John, and...

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Robin Gibb has three children named Spencer, Robin-John, and Melissa Gibb.

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3. Although brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice took up residence in the US, Robin remained in...

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The correct answer is Thame, Oxfordshire. This is because the question states that Barry, Robin, and Maurice took up residence in the US, but Robin remained in a different location. Therefore, the answer must be the one location listed that is not in the US, which is Thame, Oxfordshire.

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4. In 1997 the Bee Gees were interviewed by Chris Evans, who bought all three spice girl t-shirts on the condition they give themselves spice-girl themed titles. Maurice was deemed 'Baldy Bee Gee', Barry 'Beardy Bee Gee', while Robin was called...

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5. Robin spoke to Leo Sayer in 1983 about his passion for...

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In 1983, Robin spoke to Leo Sayer about his passion for history. This suggests that Robin has a strong interest in the past, including events, people, and cultures that have shaped the world we live in today. History allows individuals to gain a deeper understanding of the world and its complexities, providing insights into human behavior and societal development. By discussing his passion for history with Leo Sayer, Robin highlights his enthusiasm for learning about the past and its significance in shaping the present and future.

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6. The Bee Gees 1967 hit single 'Massachusetts' was written, according to Robin 'because too many songs were being written about San Francisco'. Who wrote Massachusetts?

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7. Throughout his life, Robin has experimented with many different hair colors. In which decade did he first showcase platinum-blonde curls?

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Based on the information given, it is stated that Robin experimented with many different hair colors throughout his life. This suggests that he had already showcased different hair colors in the mid 60s, early 70s, and late 90s. Therefore, the earliest decade in which he could have showcased platinum-blonde curls would be the early to mid 80s.

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8. The Bee Gees first broke up in 1969 due to a dispute between Barry and Robin regarding First of May (lead sung by Barry) being used as the A-side over Lamplight (lead sung by Robin). Both of these songs belong to the album...

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The correct answer is Odessa. The Bee Gees first broke up in 1969 due to a dispute between Barry and Robin regarding First of May (lead sung by Barry) being used as the A-side over Lamplight (lead sung by Robin). Odessa is the album to which both of these songs belong.

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9. Robin's 1983 hit single, Juliet, went to #1 in which three countries? 

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"Robin's 1983 hit single, Juliet, went to #1 in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy" means that the song achieved the top position on the music charts in these three countries during that year.

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10. Robin, the older twin by 35 minutes, was the third of...

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The correct answer is 5 siblings because if Robin is the older twin by 35 minutes, it means there is another twin sibling. So, including Robin and the other twin, there are already 2 siblings. Since the question states that Robin is the third of the siblings, it means there are two more siblings after Robin, making a total of 5 siblings.

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11. In 1967 one of Robin's front teeth is partially covered in Gold. This was due to...

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Robin's front tooth being partially covered in gold in 1967 suggests that the accident involving a bicycle caused the damage. It is possible that Robin fell off the bicycle and hit his front tooth, resulting in the need for a dental procedure that involved covering the damaged tooth with gold.

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12. SNL has a Bee Gees based skit called 'The Barry Gibb Talk Show', in which Robin is played by...

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In the SNL skit "The Barry Gibb Talk Show," Justin Timberlake plays the role of Robin. This skit is a parody of a talk show hosted by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, and Timberlake portrays Robin, one of the members of the Bee Gees. Timberlake's portrayal of Robin in the skit is well-known and has been well-received by audiences.

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13. The late 60s saw the first massive success of the Bee Gees and the beginning of Robin's problem with...

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In the late 60s, the Bee Gees achieved significant success, but Robin also began to struggle with drug addiction. This suggests that his addiction became a problem during this time, possibly affecting his personal life and career.

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14. David English has published a book about the Bee Gees, illustrated by Alec Brychta featuring Robin as a ... 

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The correct answer is Red Setter. This can be inferred from the information given in the question that David English has published a book about the Bee Gees, illustrated by Alec Brychta, featuring Robin as a Red Setter.

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15. According to David English, Robin Gibb was terrified of...

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David English stated that Robin Gibb was terrified of flying.

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16. Robin and his first wife, Molly, divorced in 1981 due to...

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The correct answer is Molly's affair. This means that Robin and Molly divorced in 1981 because Molly had an affair.

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17. During one song, Robin briefly sings in French. This song is...

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The correct answer is Lamplight because it is the only song out of the given options where Robin briefly sings in French.

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18. Robin Gibb's last words were,

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The correct answer is 'I want to go home'. This is because it is stated in the given information that Robin Gibb's last words were "I want to go home".

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19. At his full-grown height, Robin stands at...

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Robin's full-grown height is 5'9".

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20. Robin has released a total of seven solo albums and has one unreleased album from the early 70s. This album was...

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Sing Slowly Sisters is the correct answer because the question states that Robin has released a total of seven solo albums and has one unreleased album from the early 70s. Out of the given options, Sing Slowly Sisters is the only album that matches the criteria of being unreleased and from the early 70s. Therefore, Sing Slowly Sisters is the correct answer.

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21. According to Robin, his first girlfriend was named 'Margaret' and hailed from...

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The correct answer is Lidcombe, Sydney. This is based on the information given in the question that Robin's first girlfriend was named 'Margaret'. The question does not provide any additional information about her place of origin, so we can only rely on the given answer choices. Among the options, Lidcombe, Sydney is the most plausible location for Margaret's origin.

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22. Robin Gibb's 2003 album, Magnet, is unique in the fact that...

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The correct answer is that none of the new material on Robin Gibb's 2003 album, Magnet, was written by a Gibb brother. This means that all the original songs on the album were not written by Robin or Maurice Gibb, making it unique compared to their previous albums where they contributed to the songwriting.

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23. According to David Leaf's 1979 (auto)biography of the Bee Gees, Robin was a child pyromaniac and...

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24. Although traditionally the 'low' harmony in the Bee Gees distinctive three-part sound, Robin does experiment with falsetto in several tracks from his most successful album, How Old Are You, such as...

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The correct answer is "Don't Stop The Night, Juliet, I Believe in Miracles." This is because the question states that Robin experiments with falsetto in several tracks from his most successful album, How Old Are You, and these three songs are listed as examples.

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25. According to Robin, he's never weighed more than...

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According to Robin, he has never weighed more than 9.5 stone (60kg). This implies that his weight has never exceeded this limit.

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26. Robin's favourite car was his...

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Robin's favorite car was the Rolls-Royce Corniche.

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27. According to Robin, he could play the violin and organ however (as incorrectly shown in I've Gotta Get A Message To You) he cannot play the...

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The correct answer is Piano. This is because Robin stated that he could play the violin and organ, but he specifically mentioned that he cannot play the piano.

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Robin Gibb was born in 1949 on the...
Robin Gibb has three children; Spencer, Robin-John, and...
Although brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice took up residence in the...
In 1997 the Bee Gees were interviewed by Chris Evans, who bought all...
Robin spoke to Leo Sayer in 1983 about his passion for...
The Bee Gees 1967 hit single 'Massachusetts' was written,...
Throughout his life, Robin has experimented with many different hair...
The Bee Gees first broke up in 1969 due to a dispute between Barry and...
Robin's 1983 hit single, Juliet, went to #1 in which three...
Robin, the older twin by 35 minutes, was the third of...
In 1967 one of Robin's front teeth is partially covered in Gold....
SNL has a Bee Gees based skit called 'The Barry Gibb Talk...
The late 60s saw the first massive success of the Bee Gees and the...
David English has published a book about the Bee Gees, illustrated...
According to David English, Robin Gibb was terrified of...
Robin and his first wife, Molly, divorced in 1981 due to...
During one song, Robin briefly sings in French. This song is...
Robin Gibb's last words were,
At his full-grown height, Robin stands at...
Robin has released a total of seven solo albums and has one unreleased...
According to Robin, his first girlfriend was named 'Margaret'...
Robin Gibb's 2003 album, Magnet, is unique in the fact that...
According to David Leaf's 1979 (auto)biography of the Bee Gees,...
Although traditionally the 'low' harmony in the Bee Gees...
According to Robin, he's never weighed more than...
Robin's favourite car was his...
According to Robin, he could play the violin and organ however (as...
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