For most of his life, 58-year-old Robin Gibb has been a principal member of one of the most celebrated songwriting teams and recording groups of all time, the Bee Gees. The group has made a unparalelled impact on pop music, notching up hits spanning five decades.

The Manx-born trio began performing when Barry was nine and twins Robin and Maurice were six, singing the hits of the day at a local cinema. After the family immigrated to Australia, the young ...