Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a "spectacular" recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer.

The 62-year-old, most famous as a founding member of the disco-era hit machine the Bee Gees, told BBC Radio 2:

"Well, it's all simple. I was diagnosed with a growth in my colon. It was removed. And I've been treated for that by a brilliant doctor, and in their own words 'the results have been spectacular'."

Media speculation about his deteriorating health was sparked by his gaunt and frail appearance in recent months. Some reports went so far as to suggest he was close to death, claims Gibb said had been unfounded.

"I mean the fact is, I've never spoken to anybody about my condition or the condition that I was in and a lot of them go over the top to the point where they're telling me things that I didn't even know about myself," he said.

"The prognosis is that it's almost gone and I feel fantastic and really from now on it's just what they could describe as a 'mopping-up' operation. I am very active and my sense of well-being is good."

Gibb has just finished recording his first ever classical work with son Robin-John called "The Titanic Requiem" which is due for release on March 19.

On February 13 he is due to make his live comeback at London's Palladium.

Paul McCartney will be very busy next week with a number of events including the newly announced enshrining of his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Walk ceremony will be held next Thursday, February 9 at 2 PM in front of the Capital Records Tower at 1750 N. Vine Street. His star will be placed right next to the rest of his Beatles bandmates, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The presentation will be done by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Leron Gubler. Guest speakers have not been announced.

The next day, McCartney will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year with a gala night that will include a dinner, silent auction and a star studded concert. Performers will include Tony Bennett, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, Duane Eddy, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Sergio Mendes, Katy Perry and the cast of the Cirque du Soleil's production of Love. Eddie Izzard is hosting and McCartney will perform at the end of the evening.

Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute, now in its 22nd year, provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.

In addition, Paul's new album, Kisses on the Bottom, will be released on Tuesday and he will perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.