(#2007-3379) - Topics this issue: 1) Stigwood and the break up, 2) Stigwood and the break up, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:57:19 EDT From: Compoccias@aol.com Subject: Re: Stigwood and the break up In a message dated 7/15/2007 4:24:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, richdon49@iol.ie writes: >IMO.. Stigwood would have been thrilled with the break up . I think its what >he wanted and possably insigated the whole chapter. His plan was to get >Barry solo I don't think Stigwood wanted the break up, at least not at that time. If you recall in 1968 Barry announces he would leave the Bee Gees after a couple of years to pursue a career in films, Stigwood immediately tries to downplay Barry's statements and assure the public the group would stay together. I think Stigwood assumed the group's time would end sooner than later and that his long range plan was to turn Barry into a big solo star. Presumably, as a recording and film star. But, in 1968/69 I don't think he wanted them to break up. He probably figured the Bee Gees had a few good years left. Sal ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:08:40 EDT From: Compoccias@aol.com Subject: Re: Stigwood and the break up In a message dated 7/15/2007 8:59:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CAPT1SEPT@aol.com writes: >And perhaps Stigwood's plans for Barry working >outside of the group was upsetting for Robin and the issue of Barry being >favored on the A-sides was simply a way to voice his anger. It seems as if though Stigwood was putting out the Barry led A-sides whenever the oppurtunity was there. His plan seemed to be to feature Barry as much as possible, but at the same time project the image of a Beatle-type band without any one member dominating. A careful balancing act if you will. The fact is, though, Robin was impressively asserting himself as a singer and songwriter and he was featured on their biggest hits of that time. You kind of get the impression that this may not have been what Stigwood, and perhaps Barry, had in mind. Sal ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ End words@brothersgibb.com Digest [07/16/2007 03:01] ----------------------------------------------------