Colin Petersen, authentic Bee Gees drummer, dies on 78
Colin Petersen, the unique Bee Gees drummer, died on Monday on the age of 78.
The drummer performed on the band’s basic hits just like the Sixties tracks I Began a Joke, To Love Someone and, I Simply Gotta Get a Message to You.
The musician’s loss of life was confirmed on social media, through a Fb submit shared by his current band Better of The Bee Gees, which learn, “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen.”
The assertion added, “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.”
The reason for loss of life was not revealed.
Petersen made historical past as the primary official Bee Gees member who wasn’t a Gibb brother when he joined Barry, Robin, and Maurice in 1966.
The band had just lately moved to London from Australia, and regardless of preliminary visa challenges, Petersen grew to become an important a part of their rise to fame. He contributed to their breakthrough albums beneath Polydor/Atco from 1967 to 1969, following his work on the 1966 launch Spicks and Specks.
The late ’60s marked a turning level for the Bee Gees as their albums propelled them to worldwide stardom. Their 1967 launch, Bee Gees’ 1st, achieved Prime 10 standing within the U.S. and UK, that includes memorable hits like New York Mining Catastrophe 1941, To Love Someone, and Vacation.
Petersen’s remaining contribution got here with Cucumber Fort, the place he performed drums on a number of songs, together with the European hit Don’t Neglect to Keep in mind.
After leaving the Bee Gees, Petersen joined the short-lived band Humpy Bong earlier than stepping away from the music business altogether.