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- Jonathan Rose, Senior News Reporter
- Published: 22:05, 18 Nov 2024
- Updated: 22:10, 18 Nov 2024
COLIN 'Smiley' Petersen has died aged 78.
Petersen was the archetypal drummer of the Bee Gees and contributed to the groups emergence to stardom.
The Best of Bee Gees announced: "It is with a dense bosom we denote the passing of our beloved person Colin 'Smiley' Petersen.
"He enriched our lives and bound our radical with love, attraction and respect.
"Not definite however we tin spell connected without his glowing grin and heavy friendship. We emotion you Col. Rest successful Peace."
He is survived by his ex-wife Joanne and their sons Jaime and Ben.