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The five boys of the Bee Gees pop group began their basic training for the Army yesterday
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The five boys of the Bee Gees pop group began their basic training for the Army yesterday
The five boys of the Bee Gees pop group began their basic training for the Army yesterday. As raw recruits, they will suffer the miseries of square bashing and the forthright remarks of the sergeant-major. The remarks are likely to be more forthright than usual, too. For the Bee Gees will do their soldiering as stars of a Boer War comedy film to be written by Johnny Speight.
The Bee Gees line up left to right: Colin Peterson, Vince Melouney, Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb and Maurice Gibb
March 1968
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21387875
© Mirrorpix
Jacket Marching Movie Suits Filming
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The Bee Gees - From Pop Stars to Soldiers - Capturing the Boys' Unconventional Journey
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. In this photo print, we witness a remarkable transformation as the five talented boys of the iconic Bee Gees pop group embark on an unexpected adventure. Yesterday marked their first day of basic training for the Army, thrusting them into a world far removed from their musical fame. As raw recruits, they will endure the grueling trials of square bashing and face the unfiltered remarks of a sergeant-major. However, these remarks are bound to be even more candid than usual due to an intriguing twist in their soldiering journey. The Bee Gees have been enlisted as stars in a Boer War comedy film scripted by Johnny Speight. Captured left to right in this snapshot are Colin Peterson, Vince Melouney, Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, and Maurice Gibb – each donning stylish suits that reflect the fashion trends of the swinging 1960s. Little did they know that beneath those fashionable exteriors lay future soldiers ready to march into battle. . . or at least onto movie sets! This photograph serves as a testament not only to their versatility but also showcases how artists can seamlessly transition between different mediums. It immortalizes a unique moment when music meets cinema and offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary chapter in pop culture history.
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