By Hanna Flint
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The late Robin Gibb joins the likes of Jimmi Hendrix, John Lennon and Bob Marley as a blue plaque was placed on his home in Thame.
Hundreds of fans turned out to celebrate the life of the former Bee Gee who lost his battle with colorectal cancer, aged 62, in May earlier this year.
Amongst the attendees was his widow Dwina Murphy Gibb who spoke after the presentation while their son Robin-John looked on.
Mr Gibb served as president of the Heritage Foundation between 2008 and 2011 and it was the same foundation - as well as Thame Town Council - who arranged for the plague to be installed.
David Graham, chairman of the Heritage Foundation, said: "It's a chance for them to come over to say a final goodbye to Robin and it's a very nice way of remembering Robin.
'There's a great deal of feeling there and a great deal of affection.'
The plaque was kept hidden behind a small blue curtain, whilst Mike Read addressed the crowd, praising Mr Gibb for his 'exceptional character': 'Everybody that knew him loved him… He wasn't a showy rock star, he wasn't a showy pop star.'
The 65-year old broadcaster added, 'He loved writing songs, he loved performing songs. That's what his life was about really.'
Remembered: Fans, fiends and family of the late Robin Gibb unveil a blue plaque in his honour at his Gloucestershire home
The mark of honour: Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Bob Marley are just a few other musical names honoured with a blue plaque
Also in attendance was the composer Sir Tim Rice who said, 'It's a great honour for me to have known Robin and a great honour to be here today.'
Peter Andre - who the late star wrote a song for before his death - was there with his girlfriend Emily McDonaugh.
Speaking to Sky News, the singer described Mr Gibb as a "tireless, selfless" man.
'We've been part of history today. People are coming from around the world to see that plaque and we were there. It's incredible. He was a great man', he said.
Following the ceremony a charity garden party was put on for 400 people in the grounds of Mr Gibb's home.
All the money raised by the party will be donated to the Bomber Command Memorial Maintenance Appeal Fund.
This choice of charity is yet another tribute to the late singer, who was their former president.
A wife's tribute: Dwina Murphy Gibb honours her husband after the blue plaque is unveiled, with their son Robin-John
Friend: Peter Andre brought his girlfriend Emily McDonaugh to the tribute ceremony
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