Dennis Byron passed away less than a week before the death of Colin “Smiley” Petersen Two Bee Gees drummers have died within less than a week of one another. According to a new report by The New York Times , the death of Dennis Byron – who played on some of the band’s biggest hits – was confirmed by former Bee Gees member Blue Weaver on Facebook last Thursday (November 14). “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 friends and fans know. This was such a shock,” he wrote in the update. “Dennis has been my friend, since we were in our first band together age 15.
His great drumming will always Stay Alive...
” The two also worked together in the UK bands Amen Corner and Fair Weather. Born in Cardiff, Wales in 1949, Byron began drumming as a teenager and went on to join the Gibb brothers in 1973 – just as they made their transition into disco. He famously contributed to hits including ‘Night Fever’, ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, ‘Stayin’ Alive’ and ‘You Should Be Dancing’.
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..
. Posted by Blue Weaver on Thursday, November 14, 2024 Just days later, it was confirmed that the band’s first drummer, Colin “Smiley” Petersen died on November 18 . He was 78 years old.
The update was shared via a Facebook post by his band Best of The Bee Gees, w.