Maurice Gibb quotes

Maurice Gibb was an English musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a member of the Bee Gees. His distinct harmonies and instrumental versatility contributed significantly to the group’s iconic sound. He helped shape pop and disco music, leaving a lasting legacy in modern music history. Here are 75 of his quotes:

I don't take things for granted, because everything feels more fragile. It's made me wonder about mortality and how long you've got somebody in the world. I'm more fearful than I used to be. (Maurice Gibb)
The most important thing about recovery is to pass the message on. View quote
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Everybody who knows us knows we always have a good time. View quote
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No one knew me until I met my wife Lulu. Lulu's mother used to ask, Which one is Maurice? For six months she thought Lulu was dating Barry. View quote
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We don't mind being ripped apart, but don't rip the songs apart. They're like our kids. View quote
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I write the music because I can't really write lyrics. But I can write chords like Robin's never heard of. So I provide the music for them to add the lyrics to. View quote
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Music became an obsession, and eventually we felt more comfortable with each other then we did with anyone else. The three of us were like one person. View quote
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I haven't really met anyone else who has influenced me, but you never know, it could happen next year or next month. I just like to go with the spur of the moment. View quote
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As an alcoholic, you have no appreciation for your wife or your children's feelings, but I'm making up for that now. I'm winning my children's trust back. View quote
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I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh. View quote
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Elton wanted a garden. They were building all afternoon while we were rehearsing. And then they built a fountain for Elton. And he said, I was only joking! (Maurice Gibb)
I think we have to act like stars because it is expected of us. So we drive our big cars and live in our smart houses. View quote
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Everyone's looking to the urban scene for inspiration now. View quote
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When Maurice touched a keyboard, it was like something from a movie, magical. He would always give you something from a movie, and you'd go, what did you just play... immediately inspirational writings, amazing. That's what we're going to miss. View quote
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With Maurice suddenly going, I realised... I think I've matured. I don't take things lightly any more. View quote
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I was always the one left behind. Out in the streets, when they saw me they'd say, That's just one of the Bee Gees. View quote
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So many groups fail because they spend all their time in the clubs. Work pours in and they can't handle it because of late-night drinking. View quote
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If the heart stops for more than two minutes, you have massive brain death. There are only two minutes between our conscious world and zero. That's how fragile our consciousness is. View quote
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My idea of a good time is creating something and reading a good book. View quote
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Nobody will ever take Maurice's place, and he'll go on with us and he'll go on our music. He'll go on with us as the Bee Gees, and Maurice will always be with us. View quote
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I'm not a big blues fan, but I don't know anyone who doesn't dig B.B. King. (Maurice Gibb)
I suppose being his twin made me understand Robin that much more easily. View quote
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When Andy died, I just drank to dumb my mind. View quote
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They don't bother too much with the balance and things on blues records. View quote
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I'll be honest. We copied everyone... the Beatles, the Bachelors. It was the only way people would even listen to you. View quote
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Maurice Gibb

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Occupation: English Musician
Born: December 22, 1949
Died: May 20, 2012
Quotes count: 75

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