There was also a huge backlash against the commercialization of disco music, which Bee Gees were at the center.
The band’s massive popularity also marked their eventual downfall since people got tired of Bee Gees music which used to be played all day. Although jealousy between the brothers would eventually hit the band, they always remained a cohesive unit when writing songs and developing new ideas. The major turning point of their career came after the release of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, which won them five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. However, they would later return to England in 1967 after their producer thought it was time to promote them worldwide. Although the Gibb brothers were born in the U.K, the family relocated to Queensland, Australia, where they achieved their initial success as Bee Gees. During the late 1970s and 80s, the band switched their signature sound to an R&B falsetto from Barry. In the early part of their career, their tracks featured clear vibrato lead vocals from Robin. Most of the band’s success was in the late 1960s and the early 1970s, after which they became famous in the disco era of the mid-1970s. Throughout their distinguished musical career, the band sold over 200 million records. Bee Gees was formed in 1958 and was initially composed of three brothers - Maurice, Barry, and Robin Gibb. The band has occasionally been referred to as “The Disco Kings” due to their ability to produce major hits for themselves and other artists. However, it wasn’t until the release of their soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever, that the band became one of the most famous on the planet. Before the Bee Gees were famous in the U.S., some of their songs, such as “Massachusetts” were already major hits in the U.K.