The Bee Gees — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb — were born on the Isle of Man, and a bronze statue on the Douglas promenade commemorates the brothers who went on to become one of the best-selling music acts in history. The statue shows three figures in 1970s poses and has become a popular stop for fans making a pilgrimage to the island.
The brothers were born in Douglas between 1946 and 1949, though the family moved to Manchester when the boys were young and later emigrated to Australia, which is where they launched their music career. The Isle of Man connection is a source of local pride, and the statue on the promenade — unveiled in 2017 — draws a steady stream of visitors who line up for photographs.