The Bee Gees, also known as the Gibb Brothers, were a musical TRIO composed of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The group was formed in 1958 and achieved worldwide success with their distinctive sound and style of music. They are best known for their disco-era hits such as 'Stayin' Alive' and 'Night Fever'. The Bee Gees have sold more than 220 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The group's name is an acronym for the initials of the three brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, which can be abbreviated to BEE GEES or GIBB. The term TRIO is also used to refer to the group, as they were a TRIO of brothers.