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3 November 2021, 11:57 | Updated: 16 November 2023, 12:26
Barry Gibb emotionally reflects on losing his brothers
The Isle of Man recognises one of its most famous Manxmen with a special set of seven stamps.
Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb is one of the most famous people to ever come from the Isle of Man.
So it's entirely fitting that the island's Post Office has chosen to recognise the musical career and charity work of its talented son with a special set of seven stamps in his honour.
"I'm very proud of my Manx roots," Barry Gibb said. "I was born and bred on the ancient, mystical, magical Isle of Man, and I have very fond memories of growing up there.
"So to appear on a set of its stamps is not only a wonderful surprise, but also an honour and a privilege.”
The Honourable Laurence D Skelly, President of Tynwald - Eaghtyrane dy Tinvaal added: "May I offer my sincere congratulations to Isle of Man Post Office for this special edition stamp issue in honour of Sir Barry Gibb.
"The Gibb brothers (Bee Gees) are arguably the most famous Manx export.
"Throughout their careers they have all been outstanding ambassadors of the Isle of Man and so proud of their birthplace and I believe this issue and commemoration is fitting for the last surviving brother, Sir Barry Gibb."
Barry was born at the Jane Crookall Maternity Home in the Isle of Man’s capital Douglas on September 1, 1946.
He and his brothers moed to Manchester in 1955, then on to Australia in 1958. They returned to the UK in 1967, though barry now lives in Miami in the US.
As well as being a rock and disco superstar, Barry has given his time to UNICEF, Princes Trust, Nordoff Robbins, the Diabetes Research Institute, the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League, and Whatever It Takes.
At Barry's request, the stamp issue will help raise awareness for Nordoff Robbins, a charity that explores the use of music therapy for those affected by isolation, disability or life-limiting illness.
The full details of the Isle of Man stamps are as follows: