Bee Gees star Colin Peterson dies aged 78

Bee Gees archetypal set subordinate Colin Peterson has died aged 78.

Peterson was hired arsenic the group’s archetypal drummer successful the 60s aft they were formed by brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb.

He played connected the albums Bee Gees 1st, Horizontal, Idea, Odessa and Cucumber Castle earlier his departure successful 1969.

The musician’s decease was announced by Bee Gees tribute enactment The Best of the Bee Gees. Peterson had antecedently joined them connected tour.

In a tribute, The Best of the Bee Gees said: ‘t is with the heaviest of hearts that the Best of the Bee Gees Show announces the passing of our legend, Colin “Smiley” Petersen connected Monday 18 November, 2024.

‘Colin was a overmuch loved “family” subordinate of the troupe, holding our audiences spellbound with his stories of the pb relation successful the iconic Australian movie “Smiley”, arsenic the drummer successful the archetypal Bee Gees, and performing with the Best of the Bee Gees regularly for the past 5 years.’

His manager Greg Shaw added: ‘I’ve known Colin for thirty-four years and was thrilled erstwhile helium agreed to bring his vocation afloat ellipse by joining the Best of the Bee Gees. 

‘His endearing quality and unabashed storytelling added unsocial perspectives to the shows and helium was loved connected and disconnected stage.  It was an honour to person called him my friend.’

Metro has contacted the Bee Gees’ rep for comment.

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