Robin-John Gibb, the son of legendary Bee Gees member Robin Gibb, recently sat down for a deeply emotional interview where he reflected on his family’s legacy. With a soft voice and eyes full of memory, Robin-John revisited the highs and lows of the Bee Gees’ musical journey. But it was his heartfelt words about his late uncle, Andy Gibb, that truly struck a chord.

He spoke warmly of growing up surrounded by music, often falling asleep to the sound of his father’s piano. The Bee Gees, with their signature falsetto harmonies and disco anthems, were not just icons—they were family. “I didn’t just listen to history,” Robin-John said. “I lived in it.”

Robin-John described moments backstage as a child, watching Barry, Maurice, and his father Robin prepare for their shows. He recalled the laughter, the occasional tension, and the immense pride they carried in preserving their brotherhood on stage. “It was magical, but also fragile,” he added.

When asked about Andy Gibb—the youngest Gibb brother whose solo fame rose and crashed tragically—Robin-John’s tone shifted. “Andy wasn’t just a pop star; he was my uncle and one of the gentlest souls I’ve ever known,” he said. Despite Andy passing away in 1988, long before Robin-John reached adulthood, his legacy loomed large in the family home.

Robin-John said he felt Andy’s absence most during family gatherings, especially during holidays and special anniversaries. “There was always that empty seat,” he reflected. “And even if we didn’t say it out loud, we were all thinking of him.” His voice cracked as he recalled seeing old home videos, hearing Andy’s laughter echo through their living room.

The loss of Andy—who died at just 30 from heart failure linked to years of drug and alcohol abuse—left a permanent scar on the Gibb family. Robin-John admitted that growing up, there were many questions he wished he could have asked Andy. “What were you running from? What made you happiest?” he wondered aloud.

He also shared how the surviving Bee Gees members rarely spoke in depth about Andy’s decline. “It was just too painful,” he said. “There was a kind of silence around it, like if we didn’t touch the wound, maybe it wouldn’t hurt so much.” But behind the silence, Robin-John said, was deep grief.

Robin-John believes that Andy’s sensitive nature clashed with the pressures of sudden fame. “He was thrust into a world that looked glamorous but could be incredibly lonely,” he explained. Andy often struggled to find his own identity apart from his famous brothers, despite his massive success with hits like Shadow Dancing and I Just Want to Be Your Everything.

In many ways, Robin-John sees his uncle as both a cautionary tale and a reminder to cherish those closest. “If I’ve learned anything from Andy’s life,” he said, “it’s that love isn’t enough unless we really show it—loudly, consistently, and without condition.” His words came with a mix of love and lingering sorrow.

Despite the pain, Robin-John chooses to honor Andy’s legacy through music. He occasionally performs covers of Andy’s songs and includes his memory in tribute events. “It’s my way of keeping him close,” he shared. “And of letting the world know he was more than just a headline.”

The Bee Gees’ music continues to influence generations, and Robin-John feels a duty to carry the torch forward. He is currently working on a documentary project that delves into the Gibb brothers’ complicated relationships and enduring cultural impact. “I want people to see the humanity behind the harmonies,” he said.

Robin-John also opened up about the loss of his father, Robin Gibb, in 2012, and how it reshaped his life. “Losing Dad was like losing my compass,” he admitted. “But in the process, I found my voice.” Today, he balances honoring the past with building his own artistic future.

Through his reflections, Robin-John hopes to spark conversations about mental health, addiction, and the hidden struggles behind fame. “If Andy’s story can help even one person feel less alone, then that’s a legacy worth more than gold records,” he said. His mission, it seems, is not only to remember—but to heal.

As the interview ended, Robin-John looked up with a wistful smile. “The music never really stops,” he said. “It echoes in us, in our memories, and in every person who ever found comfort in a Bee Gees song.” With that, he reminded the world that grief and love can exist in the same breath—and that remembering is its own form of keeping someone alive.