Raised in: Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, United Kingdom Moved to: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Died 12 January 2003(2003-01-12) (aged 53) Miami Beach, Florida, United States Genres Disco, pop, rock, soft rock Occupations Singer, record producer, musician Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, multi-instrumentalist Years active 1958–2003 Associated acts Bee Gees Notable instruments Rickenbacker 4001 Maurice Ernest Gibb, CBE (22 December 1949 – 12 January 2003) was a musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in the Isle of Man, the twin brother of Robin Gibb, and younger brother to Barry. He is best known as a member of the singing/songwriting trio the Bee Gees, formed with his brothers Robin and Barry. The trio got their start in Australia, and found major success when they returned to England. The Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time..