The successful band formed by Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb was the Bee Gees. The three brothers became one of popular music's most successful vocal groups, known for close harmonies, Barry Gibb's falsetto, and a songwriting partnership that produced hits for themselves and other artists.
The Gibb family moved from the Isle of Man to Manchester in 1955, where the brothers began performing together. Their early group was called the Rattlesnakes, but the name Bee Gees emerged as their professional identity developed in Australia and Britain. The trio eventually became especially associated with the disco era after contributing songs to the 1977 soundtrack "Saturday Night Fever."
The Bee Gees were more than a disco act. Their catalog spans pop, rock, soul, and adult contemporary music, while their songs were recorded by artists including Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Diana Ross. The brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.