Original Bee Gees Drummer Colin Petersen Dies at 78 Following Tragic Fall
Kingaroy, Australia — Colin “Smiley” Petersen, a pioneering drummer for the iconic band Bee Gees, has died at the age of 78 following injuries from a fall. His death on November 18, 2024, marks the end of a vibrant chapter in music history, where Petersen played a crucial role in shaping the early sounds of one of pop music’s most enduring groups. Born on March 24, 1946, in Kingaroy, Queensland, Petersen was initially a child …