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Bee Gees named Freemen of the Borough
BEE Gees Barry and Robin Gibb's arrival at Douglas Town Hall in the Isle of Man today (Friday) was heralded with a performance from Ballacottier School's junior choir.
The brothers and their late sibling Maurice were made Freemen of the Borough.
The honour was bestowed on them in recognition of their contribution to music over the past 50 years.
As the brothers arrived for the private ceremony in the council chamber they were greeted by the 38-strong Ballacottier School junior choir singing Roll Away by Davy Knowles.
Just last night the children performed at the school's end of term concert and head teacher John Rhodes thought it would be great to get the children to sing for the BeeGees.
James Davis, who is a parent, contacted Douglas Council leader David Christian to propose the plan while Ballacottier music teacher Katie Lawrence contacted Davy, who is in the States, via Facebook to seek his permission to perform the song. Davy replied that it would be 'an honour'.
The Gibb brothers were born in the Isle of Man and for a time lived in a corporation house in Willaston. Robin now owns a home in Knocksharry, German.
Other Freemen of the Borough include Winston Churchill, TT legend Geoff Duke, Sir Norman Wisdom and cycling star Mark Cavendish.
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Love the Bee Gees, when will they do a concert together 'at home'?
CAROL
A fitting tribute to these two legends.
ANDY, Darlington
During his concert last year, Robin promised he and Barry would do a concert on the Island this summer. He seems to have forgotten that.
FC
FC that was probably his Jive talkin'
GB
I think it is wonderful that you have honored the Bee Gee's, Barry, Robin and the late Maurice Gibb for their great musical accomplishments that they have graciously shared with the whole world. Thanks again for giving them the recognition that is due.
ROSE
Yeah - they'll be Blaming it all on the Nights on Broadway.....
FC
Congratulations to the Brothers Gibb . A well deserved honor.
LAURA TERRELL
The bee gees are the best, and nothing and no one compares to them. I love the way you write your songs, some of them relates so much with my everyday life. Thanks so much for all the memories.
HITENDRA PATEL, Ba-Fiji Islands
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