Dennis Bryon, who played alongside the band between 1973 and 1981, has died at the age of 76 just four days before his bandmate Colin 'Smiley' Petersen. The musician died in Nashville on Thursday (November 14), making him the second Bee Gees drummer to pass away this week. Founding Bee Gees member Barry Gibb took to Facebook to announce his death as he lead the tributes for the beloved musician.
He wrote: "Last week I lost two of the finest drummers I've ever know. Dennis Bryon and Colin Petersen. "This is a terrible shock and I send all of my prayers to their immediate families.
I will miss them both dearly. I’d like to think that there’s a giant jam session going on in heaven and they need Colin and Dennis’s rhythmic talents. "Colin was a famous child actor in Australia before becoming our drummer in the early years of the group.
Dennis joined us at the time of Mr. Natural, Saturday Night Fever, Children of the World, and Spirits Having Flown. "I’m sure all my brothers are waiting for you both to join in on the jam session.
I know it will be amazing, I can hear it now. I love you both. Barry.
" Fellow musician Blue Weaver, who played with him in the Welsh Rock group Amen Corner, added: "I am lost for words at the moment...
Dennis has passed away. "Kayte, Dennis's wife has just called me and asked if I would let all my friends and fans know. This was such a shock.
Dennis has been my friend since we were in our first band together age 15. His great drumming will always.