Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2012 05:47:04 +0900
From: Kate<myka@qdots.net>
Subject: Re: Triumph and tragedy for Gibb
Hello Sal,
> It could have something to do with the upcoming Meyer biography. In an NPR
> interview earlier this year, Meyer stated that for a while Barry would not let
> Robin sing lead. Also, I think he said something like at one point Barry
> couldn't stand hearing Robin's voice anymore. He appeared to be referring to
> the Fever period. It seemed like an outlandish thing to say by Meyer, but
> could it be that Barry has
> gotten wind of this claim by Meyer and perhaps he is engaging some
> pre-emptive
> damage control by saying it was Robin who chose to sing less and that the
> lead vocal role was foistered on him in a way? Not because he was
> controlling or selfish, which the Meyer comments clearly indicate.
>
From the preview it does appear that the Meyer's forthcoming book might have
a rather negative perspective on Barry. I remember there was even an
expression like "mad ambition of Barry Gibb."
I'm not familiar with the NPR interview of Meyer you referred to. Is it
availabe somewhere?
I googled for information and there was a comment on Amazon.com that said
that Blue Weaver was a big contributor to this upcoming bio. I don't know
much about the situation, but isn't Blue rather unsatisfied with the way he
is uncredited for his contributions? Could someone enlighten on this?
> It's just a hunch, but Barry may not be portrayed well in Meyer's biography
> and Barry might be expecting it and is concerned that his image and
> reputation will take a hit?
So Barry could be fighting against this forthcoming accusation by
finally revealing what it was really like or by creating a past that really
did not exist? Which do you think is the case?
Kate
Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:36:57 -0700
From: diannaj1962 <diannaj1962@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Triumph and tragedy for Gibb
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