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• Survivor, along with his first wife Molly, of the infamous Hither Green train wreck of 1967, which killed nearly 50 people.
• Briefly embarked on a solo career between 1969 and 1970, releasing one album, Robin's Reign, and recording a second unreleased record, before reuniting with his band mate brothers, Barry and Maurice. 
• Appeared on the title track of the 1978 children's music album Sesame Street Fever.
• In 1994, was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, as a member of the Bee Gees, and in 1997 the group received their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• Composed, with his son Robin-John Gibb, his first classical piece, The Titanic Requiem, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, in 2012.
• In April 2012, developed pneumonia and fell into a two-week coma. He temporarily recovered before passing away in May 2012.