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Bee Gees' Barry Gibb honored at Buckingham Palace with knighthood
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Singer Barry Gibb, of the Bee Gees, holds his medal after being knighted as a Knights Bachelor (Knighthood) during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in London on June 26, 2018. (AFP/Steve Parsons)
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ee Gees singer Barry Gibb received a knighthood from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, where he was honored for his services to music and charity.
The 71-year old, who began the hugely successful pop group with brothers Maurice and Robin in 1958, was knighted by Prince Charles as part of the Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours list.
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“It’s the greatest honor you can receive obviously and I’m just blown away by the idea of it,” the musician said.
Gibb is the last remaining member of the band, known for hits such as “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever”.
