Colin Petersen
Australian actor and musician (1946–2024)
Frederick Colin Petersen (24 March 1946 – 18 November 2024) was an Australian drummer, record producer and former child actor. He played as a member of the bands Steve and the Board, the Bee Gees and Humpy Bong.
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Birth name | Frederick Colin Petersen |
Born | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia | 24 March 1946
Died | 18 November 2024 | (aged 78)
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Years active | 1964–2024 |
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Joanne Newfield (m. 1968) |
In August 1969, Peterson left the Bee Gees and he was replaced by drummer Terry Cox to record the songs for their 1970 album Cucumber Castle. His scenes from the movie of the same name were cut.
Death
changePetersen died on 18 November 2024 from problems caused by a fall at the age of 78.[1][2]
Discography
changeWith the Bee Gees
change- Spicks and Specks (1966) (on other songs)
- Bee Gees' 1st (1967)
- Horizontal (1968)
- Idea (1968)
- Odessa (1969)
- Cucumber Castle (1970) (on some tracks, uncredited)
With Humpy Bong
change- "Don't You Be Too Long" / "We're All Right Till Then" (1970)
- "Don't You Believe It" (1970)
References
change- ↑ "Colin 'Smiley' Petersen: Bee Gees Drummer Dies at 78". The Strange Brew. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ↑ "Two Bee Gees Drummers Die Within Four Days". The New York Times. November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.