Wissenswertes

Owned a paintball shop in the Miami area called 'Commander Mo's'.

Died on his elder sister Leslie's 58th birthday.

He and his older brother Barry Gibb wrote a song called Man In The Middle. After his death it appeared on the "Number Ones" album as a tribute to Maurice.

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994 with brothers Barry and Robin.

Twin brother of Robin Gibb; brother of Barry Gibb and Andy Gibb.

Son, Adam Gibb (b. 23 February 1976), and daughter, Samantha Gibb (b. 2 July 1980).

Awarded a CBE, or Commander of the Order of British Empire, by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year's Eve Honors List 2001.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 (as a member of The Bee Gees).

He and The Bee Gees were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6845 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Member of The Bee Gees.

Born at 3:50 am.

First name is pronounced "Morris" (the traditional U.K. pronunciation of "Maurice").

He was a massive fan of Father Ted (1995), so much so that he was buried with the DVD box set.