Industry Jun 2, 2026

Reb Beach on playing for the Bee Gees

In the mid '80s, Reb Beach was Atlantic's go-to rock guy, ripping solos for Chaka Khan, learning from Marcus Miller, and being serenaded by the brothers Gibb

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Reb Beach on playing for the Bee Gees

In the mid-1980s, Reb Beach, known for his work with Winger and Whitesnake, found himself in a unique position as Atlantic Records' preferred rock guitarist. During this period, he performed with artists like Chaka Khan and learned from musicians such as Marcus Miller.

Beach recalled a memorable experience where the Bee Gees surrounded him and sang a vocal part. He described the moment as