MADRID, Spain.- An important part of the career of the iconic band british The Bee Gees, made up of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, were closely associated with the city of Miami.
In the 70s, when the group was somewhat stagnant, Eric Clapton invited them to his residence, the famous house at 461 Ocean Boulevard in Miami.
The Bee Gees decided to move there and start recording with Criteria Studios, located in North Miami, Florida; which would mean the relaunch of his career to stardom.
Established in Miami and integrated to the rhythm of the city, at Criteria Studios (where great songs from the history of music were recorded such as “Laila”, by Eric Clapton; “Hotel California”, by Eagles; the album Portrait of an American Familyby Marilyn Manson, among many others) the Bee Gees recorded several of their greatest hits, such as the album Children of the World.
They also recorded some songs from the film’s soundtrack there. Saturday Night Feverwhich broke hit records.
During their time in Miami they developed a more rhythmic disco style and became known as “the kings of disco”.
Their singles “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Stayin’ Alive”, and “Night Fever” reached number 1 in the United States and in many countries.
Currently, on Purdy Avenue, in Miami Beach, there is a park in honor of Maurice Gibb, who died in that city in 2003.
During their career the Bee Gees recorded about thirty albums, including Idea, Spirits Having Flown, Still Waters and This Is Where I Came In.
They won multiple Grammys and were inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Songwriters Walk of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
