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(KTLA) — Colin “Smiley” Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died at the age of 78. His passing was announced on the Facebook page, Best of the Bee Gees, on Monday. “It is with a heavy ...

Petersen, who was born in Kingaroy, Queensland, was the legendary band’s first drummer, and is credited for contributing to their rise to global superstardom. The former child actor performed on some ...

When a boy from regional Queensland landed a gig as a drummer with the Bee Gees it was the second time the 21-year-old had hit the heights of the entertainment world. In 1956, Colin Petersen landed ...

Band members Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb recruited Petersen to be the Bee Gees' first drummer. He was the first non-Gibb brother to join the band, and the members regarded him as essential to their ...

BEE Gees star Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen has died aged 78 after playing a role in the band’s early success. Petersen was the original drummer of the Bee Gees and contributed to the groups rise to stardom ...

The much-loved Queensland-born musician and actor was the original drummer of the Bee Gees. He contributed to the group’s rise to stardom after joining the band in 1966, alongside brothers Barry, ...

Colin “Smiley” Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees passed away. His passing was announced on the Facebook page, Best of the Bee Gees, on Nov. 18. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the ...