In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of "Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s" – Part 2

In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of "Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s" – Part 2

From Permanent Record Podcast by Brian & Sarah

July 13, 2026 · 1h 35m

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Brian and Sarah continue their conversation with Grant Walters about the Bee Gees' solo work and resurgence in the 1980s.

Episode 204: In Conversation with Grant Walters – Co-Author of "Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s" – Part 2 In this episode, Brian and Sarah continue their conversation with Grant Walters, co-author of the Decades series of books covering the career of the Bee Gees. The latest volume, Decades: The Bee Gees in the 1980s , has just been released in the UK, and it will be available to purchase in the US in September. Part 2 of the discussion finds Grant, Brian, and Sarah talking about the solo work undertaken by Barry, Robin, and Maurice during the 1980s. Barry released a solo album, which was accompanied by a full-length film; Robin released three solo albums; and Maurice composed movie scores, produced an album for Swedish singer Carola, and worked with both his brothers on their solo projects. In the second half of the decade, the Bee Gees returned to the studio as a group, recording and releasing the albums E.S.P. and One . In between these albums, they suffered the great loss of their youngest brother, Andy. As the 1980s come to a close, the Bee Gees find themselves enjoying a resurgence in their popularity, once again achieving worldwide success on the music charts. As…

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