Original Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen has died, aged 78
nme.comBee Gees has died aged 78.The news was announced in a Facebook post by his band Best of The Bee Gees on Monday (November 18).
No cause of death has been given.“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the statement reads. “He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect.
Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship. We love you Col. Rest in Peace.”Peterson played on some of the Bee Gees’ earliest recordings, after joining brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb in the band in 1966, following their move from Australia to London.It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin 'Smiley' Petersen.
He enriched our lives and…Posted by Best of the Bee Gees on Monday, November 18, 2024He first contributed to the band’s 1966 album ‘Spicks and Specks’, before playing on all four of their LPs released under Polydor/Atco.
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