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13 Facts About Spencer Gibb

1.

Spencer David Gibb was born on 21 September 1972 and is a British musician.

2.

Spencer Gibb was a founding member of Austin, Texas-based band 54 Seconds.

3.

Spencer Gibb is the first-born child of Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees and Molly Hullis.

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Spencer David Gibb was born on 21 September 1972 in London, the first child of Robin Gibb, a musician and member of the Bee Gees, and Molly Hullis, who worked as the personal assistant to the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein until his unexpected death in 1967.

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Spencer Gibb was named Spencer by his father in honor of Robin's idol Winston Churchill, and his middle name David which was a tribute to his mother's late brother.

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Spencer Gibb first started playing in bands in England and was working as a solo artist for a long time.

7.

Spencer Gibb moved to New York City where he dropped the keyboards in favour of the guitar.

8.

Spencer Gibb recruited JJ Johnson, Stewart Cochran, Johnny Goudie and Einar to play on his first album.

9.

Spencer Gibb e-mailed Cochran, who at the time was touring Europe with Jimmy LaFave.

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Spencer Gibb's backing band consisted of JJ Johnson, Johnny Goudie and Einar, but when Einar and Goudie left the band, the remaining members had performed with numerous bassists including George Reiff.

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Spencer Gibb participated composing the soundtrack for Between Floors and appearing on that film as a part of the crowd.

12.

Spencer Gibb stated that he was influenced by the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Prince.

13.

Spencer Gibb unknowingly made out with Madonna on the dance floor of a New York City club.