After the announcement of Robin Gibb’s death on Sunday night, musicians took to Twitter to share their memories of the Bee Gees co-founder. Rolling Stone has compiled the responses below:
We have lost a truly brilliant musician today. One of my idols. My heart goes out to the Gibb family in this time of sorrow…RIP Robin.
— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) May 21, 2012
ROBIN GIBB LEGEND LG
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 21, 2012
R.I.P Robin Gibb
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 20, 2012
Robin Gibb. You are and forever will be a massive influence and inspiration. Rest in Peace
— Jake Shears (@Jakeshears) May 21, 2012
Sorry to hear about the passing of Robin Gibb of the BeeGees. Our condolences to his friends and family: eonli.ne/LjTR6T
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) May 20, 2012
We send our condolences to the family and fans of Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who passed away today.(cont) tl.gd/hgd415
— doorsofficial (@TheDoors) May 20, 2012
“Got the wings of heaven on my shoes, I’m a dancing man and I just can’t loose” ~Bee Gees, Robin Gibb RIP bit.ly/KR1x4m
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) May 21, 2012
song of the day: I STARTED A JOKE – THE BEE GEES (R.I.P. ROBIN GIBB)
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) May 21, 2012
I had a bee gees guitar when I was a kid.RIP robin gibb…~x
— Silversun Pickups (@SSPU) May 20, 2012
R.I.P. Robin Gibb. We met Robin+Barry in NY. Such a lovely guy. Prayers 2 his family. 2 many Legends being taken from us 2 early 🙁 G
— the script (@thescript) May 20, 2012
“We start believin’ now that we can be who we are – Grease is the word…” RIP Robin Gibb.
— Dannii Minogue (@DanniiMinogue) May 20, 2012
Robin Gibb RIP. Very sad to hear about yet another great singer dying too young.
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 20, 2012
It was a real honor to perform with Robin Gibb at the London Proms. May he be remembered well and rest in peace.
— Sam Sparro (@sam_sparro) May 20, 2012
Very sad news. RT @johnpaulwhite: Jeez. So young. RT @HuffingtonPost: Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies at age 62 huff.to/LjU4qP
— Alison Sudol (@AFineFrenzy) May 20, 2012