Nancy by Olivia Jaimes for June 15, 2012

A memorial to Robin Gibb. I nearly broke down when I saw this. I can’t think of the Bee Gees without hearing “How Deep Is Your Love” in the back of my mind and remembering doing this with my rocker buddies in college.

At first I thought this might be a tribute to the late great Robin “Mudman” Doyle of Mud Flurry. But he died a ways back. I never saw them live. “Mowin’ All The Grass In The Neighborhood” is still a super favorite!

Yesterday it was Donna Summers, today Robin Gibbs, who was born one year after her (1949).

Dear Aunt Fritzi,Please don’t forget Doug Dillard, Doc Watson, or Levon Helm.

I knew Guy would do a tribute to Robin Gibb. Good job.

Worth the wait Guy. I feel so sad about his passing. But he knew and lived the last part as if itl would be his last. You did justice to his memory, very well put. Thank You Very Much for this. i do remember as Aunt Fritz, all of the songs that is associated with my memories and all I need is to hear one on the radio to relive some of the best moments of my life.

Amazed this strip is still running.

the eegees were actually very good nice tribute lets see one for the great levon helm

I already remembered Levon…check back a few weeks. Music is a huge part of my life. If you aren’t aware, I am a singer/songwriter in Nashville.These tributes are tough…..I memorialize those who meant something to me and it’s personal. It’s also “not funny” that day. And I write and draw for the “funnies”. But I also have to write from the heart. About things that mean something to me.Our Vets, our country, rescued pets and people….spring to mind. So I write funny…and slice of life stuff, too. So many people of my age…or who meant something to me growing up are passing away. I cannot and will not be remembering in the strip everyone who passes who was in the music business, as that would probably take up every day and every strip….and my job is to bring smiles to the faces of the readers who care about my characters. That’s been my job for about 18 years now…that’s a lot of comics. A lot of funnies…and quite a few tributes. I can only write and draw everyday for years and years by being honest and writing what I think works. …for the audience….through what works for my characters. For Fritzi….she loved The BeeGees. So did I…especially the ballads. Man. Great, great stuff. Not everyone loved The BeeGees. Not everyone loves or even likes NANCY. My work isn’t for everyone. If I tried to write something for everyone…it would be for no one. Not even me. But..if you are a fan of my work…know that I try my best each day. I really do. I appreciate the cool job I’ve had all these years. I also write TODAY’S DOGG. It’s here on this website. Find it if you like dogs. Take it easy folks. Have a great weekend.Ok…..I’m going back to the drawing board. Really. That’s what I do.

I can always count on the “Nancy” strip to remember those who pass away. It is a wonderful tribute. Thank you

what about Bob Welch ??? from the original Fleetwood Mac?R I P Bob

Not cool, making me cry at work like this.

Levon Helm was remembered May 4.

Guy, you are the best.

How about one the greatest Science Fiction writers…Ray Bradbury???

sob Goodbye Robin! sob

Thank you Guy for your touching tribute to Robin Gibb and to all those great musicians who have passed. I enjoy Nancy as well.

Thanks so much.