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In 2002, what honour was bestowed upon the Bee Gees?

  • Knighthood

  • CBE status

  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

Answer

The Bee Gees were bestowed with the CBE status in 2002. The CBE stands for Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, which is a high honor given by the British government to those who have made significant contributions to the country. The Bee Gees were given this honor for their contributions to music, including their work on the soundtrack for the movie Saturday Night Fever.
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