Sir Barry Gibb in IoM stamp 'honour'

Sir Barry Gibb has described being featured on a special set of Manx stamps as ‘an honour and a privilege’.

The singer songwriter, the last surviving member of The Bee Gees, was born at the Jane Crookall Maternity Home in Douglas 1946.

Alongside his brothers Robin and Maurice, he has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide.

Isle of Man Post Office has created a set of seven stamps to celebrate Mr Gibb's "peerless musical career and tireless charitable work".

Sir Barry said he has "fond memories of growing up on the Isle of Man and is very proud of his Manx roots".

At the request of Sir Barry, the stamp issue will help raise awareness for Nordoff Robbins -  a charity dedicated to investigating the impact music therapy can have for those affected by life–limiting illness, isolation or disability.