[Music] Colin 'Smiley' Petersen - RIP

Is it PotG?

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Feb 20, 2017

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• Tuesday at 7:51 AM

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The original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died aged just 78.

A key figure in the band’s early years, Petersen played a crucial role in shaping the sound that propelled the Bee Gees to global fame.

During his time with the group, Colin contributed to iconic hits like "Massachusetts," "To Love Somebody," and "Words," as well as their early groundbreaking albums, including Bee Gees’ 1st.

RIP Colin.

 

Peacehaven Wild Kids

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Jan 16, 2022

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• Tuesday at 8:33 AM

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I must admit I didn’t know the name however Massachusetts was number 1 the week I was born.
I going to assume he had a good life. RIP

 

Flounce

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• Tuesday at 8:48 AM

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RIP

From memory he was always set up at the front of the group which is unusual for a drummer?

 

GT49er

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Feb 1, 2009

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• Tuesday at 12:16 PM

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Flounce said:

RIP

From memory he was always set up at the front of the group which is unusual for a drummer?


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Not unusual in TOTP type set-ups, which were often fully or mostly mimed. The Dave Clarke Five spring to mind. The Honeycombs and the Animals too.

 

GT49er

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• Tuesday at 12:18 PM

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Is it PotG? said:

The original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died aged just 78.

A key figure in the band’s early years, Petersen played a crucial role in shaping the sound that propelled the Bee Gees to global fame.

During his time with the group, Colin contributed to iconic hits like "Massachusetts," "To Love Somebody," and "Words," as well as their early ground breaking albums, including Bee Gees’ 1st.

RIP Colin.

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Ah - the Bee Gees when they were playing good stuff!

Anyway, RIP Mr. Petersen.

 

herecomesaregular

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Oct 27, 2008

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• Tuesday at 12:27 PM

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Rip to the chap.

"Just 78"? I'd be happy to make that tbf and known many who haven't come close.