Their characteristic falsetto vocals, extravagant hairdos and outrageous disco outfits were mocked by comedians such as Kenny Everett and The Hee Bee Gee Bees, who released the cruel, but amusing spoof track, Meaningless Songs (In Very High Voices).īarry recalls that because they were regarded as "poster boys for disco", when the genre went out of fashion, so did the band. The irony is that, for all their well-deserved current adulation, The Bee Gees were once viewed as terminally uncool. The iconic band of brothers defined not just a genre, but a generation." "The Bee Gees were international musical icons who helped make Saturday Night Fever an emblem of 1970s pop culture. Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy which runs the Grammys, underscores why the band are so worthy of celebration. Barry also performs a selection of hits from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees features musical tributes to the band by such luminaries as Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, Nick Jonas, John Legend, Demi Lovato, and Keith Urban. Looking back on his terrible losses now, Barry says that, "Your world turns upside down. He battled drug addiction during a solo pop career in which Barry wrote and produced several hits for him. The youngest brother, Andy, who was not part of the band, died at the age of 30 in 1988. No matter what time of day you choose to call on this attraction you can find a breakfast, lunch, or dinner to satisfy those cravings.John Travolta in Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees. With Bee Gees Way positioned in the heart of Redcliffe, visitors are just metres away from dozens of gourmet restaurants, cafes, bistros, and bars. The Bee Gees Way photo wall comprises section eras of the Bee Gees' career:
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The monument also features a 5.3 square metre video screen showing exclusive interviews with Barry Gibb and never before seen home movie footage, along with Bee Gees songs. Hear personal s tories and reflections from Barry Gibb. Light shows run every night at 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8,30pm, 9pm and 9.30pm Hear personal accounts from Barry Gibb This is a must-see event for anyone planning an evening trip to Redcliffe. Witness light shows set to their greatest hitsĮvery night from 7pm until 9.30pm visitors can witness light shows set to the Bee Gees greatest hits. It commemorates the band when they were at the peak of their musical success. One of the most recent additions to Bee Gees Way, the new bronze statue from the Bee Gees ‘One Night Only’ era, stands at 2-metres tall. Barry Gibb himself scripted the plaque with the boy’s nicknames, Bodding, Basser, and Woggie. The first statue stands at 1.7 metres tall and shows the band as young boys in Redcliffe. One of the definite highlights is the life-sized statues of the musical legends. Take in a huge 70-metre mural featuring artwork of Barry, Robin, Maurice, and Andy Gibb See life-sized bronze statues of the famous pop group Visitors can explore the musical phenomenon from their humble beginnings to their career highlights. The monument features more than 60 captioned photos and 13 album covers spanning the band’s career.
The open-air museum will take visitors through an historical account, and meteoric rise of one of the world’s biggest pop groups. When you stroll down Bee Gees Way, you don’t have to be the group’s greatest fan to feel the pure nostalgia. The Bee Gees signed their first music contract on the family’s kitchen table in Redcliffe and Barry has often said was ‘paradise in 1958 and it still is.’ Explore a career spanning over four decades They would perform during intervals on the back of a truck to crowds of people who would throw money on the track. Why is Redcliffe so special to the Bee Gees?Īfter emigrating from Manchester, England to Redcliffe, Queensland in the late 1950’s it only took the brothers Gibb, Barry, Maurice, and Robin, two years to land a regular gig at the Redcliffe Speedway. In 2015, Barry Gibb himself returned for the Grand Opening of Bee Gees Way stage 2, and there is a reason this unique tribute is attracting more visitors than ever before. In 2013, Moreton Bay Regional Council unveiled a 70-metre monument connecting Redcliffe Parade and Sutton Street, and renamed the alley ‘Bee Gees Way’ Redcliffe. They produced hit after hit in a career spanning over four decades, and over 200 million sold albums. Whether you’re a diehard fan, or simply enjoy their melodies playing in the background, everyone can appreciate the grand scope of the Bee Gees music career.
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