Tragic Loss for the Music World: Two Former Bee Gees Drummers Pass Away
The music community is mourning the loss of two legendary drummers from the iconic Bee Gees, who have both died within days of each other. Colin Petersen, the band’s original drummer in the 1960s, passed away on Monday at the age of 78 following a fall, as reported by Ultimate Classic Rock. Just four days prior, Dennis Bryon, 76, who played with the Bee Gees during their meteoric rise in the 1970s, died on November 14, although no cause of death has been disclosed by Billboard.
Petersen had remained active in music, performing with a tribute band named Best of the Bee Gees, which paid homage to the legendary group. In a heartfelt social media post, the band expressed their sorrow, stating, “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen… We love you, Col. Rest in peace.”
Colin Petersen joined the Bee Gees when they relocated to the UK in the late 1960s and contributed to four albums before departing due to a disagreement with management. He later played with the band Humpy Bong and started a management company with his wife.
Meanwhile, Dennis Bryon became a key member of the Bee Gees in 1973, laying down the beats for many hits from the groundbreaking "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, including "Night Fever" and "Stayin’ Alive." After leaving the group in 1981, he also performed with a tribute band, the Italian Bee Gees.
With Barry Gibb as the sole surviving original member, the recent deaths mark a significant moment in the musical legacy of the Bee Gees, who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
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