The is in shock after the death of Bee Gees legend Colin Petersen. The Best of Bee Gees , saying: "It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin 'Smiley' Petersen. He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect.
Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship. We love you Col. Rest in Peace.
" The original drummer for the iconic band, Petersen was pivotal to their early hits like To Love Somebody and Words, and played on the revolutionary album 'Bee Gees' 1st'. Starting as a child actor in the Aussie flick 'Smiley', he earned his lifelong nickname. In a heartfelt 2022 chat on The Strange Brew Podcast with Jason Barnard, Petersen dished on the Bee Gees' vibe, revealing: "We'd often go into the studio without a song, which gave me the chance to experiment with tempos and rhythms.
" He added: "Those tracks had a real spontaneity because we worked on them as a group. We never recorded our parts separately-it was all done together, with the orchestra coming in later." Remembering the beats that shaped an era, the original drummer of the Bee Gees, Colin Petersen has drummed his last.
Nonchalantly discussing his own skills, he once revealed: "I wasn't the most technically skilled drummer, but I think that sometimes less is more. When you're limited, you have to get creative-just like Chuck Berry, who made magic with just a few chords. For me, it was always about serving the song.
" The music world is paying its .