For decades, Nick Endicott lived with an unanswered question that shaped much of his identity: who was his biological father? Adopted at birth in East Sussex in April 1968, Nick was raised by loving adoptive parents but knew little about his origins. His life, marked by a natural inclination toward music and a vague sense of something missing, took a dramatic turn in 2019 when a commercial DNA test revealed a stunning truth. The test confirmed a 100% paternal match with Adam Gibb, son of Maurice Gibb, one-third of the legendary Bee Gees, confirming that Maurice was indeed Nick’s father.
Maurice Gibb was only 18 in 1967, just before the Bee Gees catapulted to international fame alongside his brothers Barry and Robin. During this time, Maurice had a brief relationship with a woman named Anne, who later revealed she had given birth to a son but chose adoption for her child shortly after Nick’s arrival in April 1968. As the Bee Gees rose to superstardom with hits like “Massachusetts” and “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You,” the existence of this child remained a secret, concealed from the public eye.
Nick’s journey toward the truth was slowly pieced together over decades. After reconnecting with his biological mother, Anne confirmed Maurice was his father, but lacking concrete proof, the story was often met with skepticism until the DNA results sealed the truth. His discovery reignited media attention in the UK, with coverage by outlets such as The Daily Mail and Smooth Radio, yet official recognition from the Gibb family never materialized. Maurice had passed away in 2003 at the age of 53, never having met Nick.
The reaction from the extended family has been mixed. Deborah Mlan, daughter of Leslie Gibb, welcomed Nick and collaborated with him musically under the name Cousins Gibb. They released an emotionally resonant, stripped-down rendition of the Bee Gees’ classic “Tragedy,” which touched many fans.
“The moment I heard the story and met Nick, I felt an instant connection. Music runs in our veins,” said Deborah Mlan, family member and musical collaborator.
However, other prominent family members, including Barry Gibb, the last surviving Bee Gee, Maurice’s widow Yvonne, and Adam Gibb himself, have remained silent on the revelation, choosing not to publicly recognize Nick’s paternity.
Despite the absence of legal claims or official welcome into the Bee Gees’ estate, Nick Endicott has embraced the Gibb name to honor the father he never knew. “All I wanted was to know where I came from,” Nick told interviewers, emphasizing the personal significance rather than any financial or publicity gain.
“If Maurice had known about me, I truly believe he would have reached out,” Nick Endicott said. “There were no letters or signs — it’s as if the secret ended with him.”
Nick continues to write, perform, and share his story, his vocal tone evoking the same emotional essence that Maurice brought to the Bee Gees’ harmonies. His presence offers fans a poignant, untold chapter of one of music’s most beloved legacies.
What remains is a narrative woven from both silence and revelation — a story of a hidden son whose identity was confirmed far too late for a reunion but not too late for recognition. Nick Endicott Gibb lives as a reminder that legacies are sometimes carried not just in gold records, but also in the spaces between unanswered questions, and in the courage of one man’s search for belonging.
