Maurice Gibb undergoes surgery for blocked intestine

The Associated Press

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Maurice Gibb of the famed 1970s vocal group the Bee Gees underwent emergency surgery for a blocked intestine and was in critical but stable condition, a hospital said Friday.

Gibb, 53, who lives in Miami Beach, was being treated in intensive care Friday, Mount Sinai Medical Center spokeswoman Kathleen Dorkowski said. Gibb was admitted to the hospital Wednesday and underwent surgery Thursday, she said.

"Maurice has undergone surgery for an intestinal blockage. He is in a critical condition in intensive care. We are awaiting a full medical prognosis ... but everyone is very, very worried," a spokesman for his twin, Robin, said in a statement.

Maurice plays bass and keyboard for the group, whose name is short for the Brothers Gibb.

The Bee Gees -- Maurice, Robin and their older brother Barry -- have lived in South Florida since the late 1970s. Their younger brother, Andy, who had a successful solo career, died in 1988 at age 30 from a heart ailment.

Known for their close harmonies and original sound, the Bee Gees are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and their 1977 contributions to the "Saturday Night Fever" album made it the best selling movie soundtrack ever. Among their disco hits on that album are "Stayin' Alive," "More Than a Woman" and "How Deep Is Your Love."

They also had hits in other genres, including the haunting "New York Mining Disaster 1941" and "I Started a Joke."

The group won seven Grammy Awards together. The Bee Gees last album was in 2001, entitled "This Is Where I Came In."

The Bee Gees run a music production company in Miami called Middle Ear Studios.

So yo point is?...

PURPLEJACKSON9 said:

And what exactly is your point, also?

It's called news.

ok I'm not trying to be funny, but what is exactly is a "blocked intestine"? Is that like a severe case of constipation?
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[This message was edited Fri Jan 10 18:54:15 PST 2003 by NuPwrSoul]

Maurice Gibb has now passed away.

I hope you all enjoyed your 'funny' moment.