Global pop rock band Bee Gees’ original drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen has died at the age of 78, his representatives have confirmed. Without disclosing the cause of death, The Best of the ...

Colin “Smiley” Petersen, 78, was the group’s original drummer, and Dennis Bryon, 76, played during the band’s disco heyday. By Sara Ruberg Two drummers for the Bee Gees — one during the ...

Colin "Smiley" Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died aged 78. Petersen's death was announced by tribute band The Best of the Bee Gees, who he toured with extensively over the ...

Prior to joining the Bee Gees, Peterson’s first experiences in the spotlight came as a child actor, for his role in the 1956 Australian film Smiley. So sad to hear of the passing of Bee Gees ...

Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Colin 'Smiley' Petersen, best known as the original drummer of Bee Gees, has died. He was 78. The Best of the Bee Gees Facebook page announced his death on Monday ...

Colin 'Smiley' Petersen, best known as the original dummer of Bee Gees, has died. He was 78. The Best of the Bee Gees Facebook page announced his death on Monday, Nov. 18. The page did not ...

Bee Gees members Colin Peterson, Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Vince Melouney and Maurice Gibb. Picture: Tony Gale “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley ...

Colin “Smiley” Petersen, who rose to international fame as the original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died at the age of 78. The Australian musician played a pivotal role in the early days of ...