About this Event
What a great opportunity we have to get direct insights and anecdotes via the stylish and lyrical biography of one of the best-selling bands of all time, told with synapse-rattling appreciation by renowned pop scholar BOB STANLEY.
The Bee Gees are one of the most important and influential bands in pop history. Their musical story spans the entire modern pop era and they are the only group to have scored British top-ten singles in the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s. Yet, for a band of such renown, little is known about Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb.
‘For me the Bee Gees' story has the drama of Fleetwood Mac, and their music has the emotional heft of the Beach Boys. I wanted to write Children of The World to explain how deeply strange, unique and important the Bee Gees are.’ Bob Stanley
Bob Stanley delivers the definitive biography of this incredible band of brothers, from the world-conquering disco successes like Stayin' Alive and More Than a Woman, the million-selling albums, the private jets and UNICEF concerts to the vicious split of 1969 to the unreleased albums, a demoralising cabaret season and disastrous TV and film appearances.
This compelling read captures the human story at the heart of the Bee Gees – an important and enigmatic group who continue to inspire musicians and fans across the generations.
We have two ticket options available: * Event Only and *Event with Discounted Book Combo deal - books will be available for collection at the Festival.
Our event will be followed by a dedicated signing event with Bob. RRP books will also be available for purchase on the day.
Bob Stanley is a musician, journalist, author, film producer and pop historian. He is a member of the group Saint Etienne, which he co-founded in 1990, and has also enjoyed success as a music journalist, writing for the NME, Melody Maker, Mojo, The Guardian and The Times. He is a regular contributor to TV music documentaries, most notably for the BBC and Sky Arts, and has a parallel career as a DJ, producer of record labels and compilation archivist. In 2013, Stanley's second publication, Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop, was a best-selling title on both sides of the Atlantic. In 2021, his biography of the Fall (with Tessa Norton) was published to widespread critical acclaim
Bob's headshot image: credit Alasdair McLennan
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
INNSIDE Manchester, 1 First Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 8.00 to GBP 28.00
