Craig Brown

The problems of being a Bee Gee

The group’s name prioritised Barry Gibb, and was a source of resentment to his twin brothers for the rest of their lives

Despite their many hits, the Bee Gees were never hip. Barry, Robin and Maurice in 1970. (Getty Images)

  • Bee Gees: Children of the World

    Bob Stanley

    Nine Eight Books, pp. 352, £22

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