Today In Entertainment History Vol. 10

AUGUST 7th

The Bee Gees hit the #1 spot for the first time on this day in 1971, with “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.”

The trio of brothers went on to top the charts eight more times with such songs as “You Should be Dancing” and “Jive Talkin’.”

The Bee Gees hold the third place spot for more #1 hits than any other group in history, behind the Beatles and the Supremes.

Other fun facts about the Bee Gees:

They are one of the top five most successful recording artists of all time.

It’s estimated that the Bee Gees have sold over 225 MILLION albums world-wide.

Barry Gibb wrote his first song before he was even 10 years old.

At the young age of 16, Barry started writing songs for other artists.

Robin’s unique vibrato is a trademark of the Bee Gees sound.

Robin is the only Bee Gee who has had a number one hit as a solo artist.

The Bee Gees name was retired after Maurice’s death in 2003.

Maurice and Robin were fraternal twins.

More Bee Gees facts and history at Bee Gees World and Wikipedia Bee Gees

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