Andy Gibb

Gibb was ultimately fired from both Dreamcoat and Solid Gold because of absenteeism caused by cocaine binges.

Broadway producer Zev Bufman who financed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat said this of Gibb, "When Andy was at the theater, he was a joy. But he wasn't there enough", adding that of the five people to play Joseph up to that point, Gibb was the best actor. He also said after Gibb's death, "We'd lose him over long weekends. He'd come back on Tuesday, and he'd look beat. He was like a little puppy – so ashamed when he did something wrong. He was all heart, but he didn't have enough muscle to carry through." An unnamed co-star in Dreamcoat was quoted as saying, "I hear he spent most of his time in his hotel room in front of the TV. I guess he was frightened and insecure. That's what happens when you're the baby brother of the Bee Gees." Commenting after Gibb's death, Solid Gold producer Brad Lachman stated, " Andy was a very charming, vulnerable and charismatic performer. He clearly meant well. He wasn't being difficult. He was going through drug problems he couldn't deal with. He wanted everyone to love him. He had so much going for him, and he just couldn't believe it." Read Less