The Bee Gees' presence in Douglas yesterday, when they were granted the Freedom of the Borough, will raise the Island's profile around the world.
That's according to council leader David Christian, who organised a lavish presentation ceremony to salute the achievements of Barry and Robin Gibb, who have always cherished their Manx roots.
Large crowds waited in Ridgeway Street while the ceremony was taking place, and they were rewarded when the brothers stepped out of the town hall afterwards, to chat and sign autographs.
The event also attracted international media interest, and will feature in a TV documentary later this year, marking thebrothers' 50 years in the music industry.
Councillor Christian says honouring the Bee Gees in the town of their birth will prove a landmark the whole Island can be proud of:
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