Second Bee Gees member dies within four days
Drummer Byron Dennis, who played a pivotal role in the success of The Bee Gees, has died just days after one of the original band members also passed away.
Touring drummer Dennis Bryon died aged 76 in Nashville on November 14th, just four days before original Bee Gees drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen.
The news of Bryon’s death was confirmed by his former bandmate, Blue Weaver, who performed alongside him in another band before he joined the Bee Gees.
“I am lost for words at the moment. Dennis has passed away,” Weaver wrote in a heartfelt social media post.
“Dennis has been my friend since we were in our first band together aged 15. His great drumming will always Stay Alive.”
Bryon was the group's drummer between 1973 and 1981, and played on some of the Bee Gees’ most iconic disco hits, including Stayin’ Alive and Night Fever.
Just days before Dennis's tragic death, the Bee Gees original drummer Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen, as the band confirmed the news of his passing with a post on social media.
“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the post read.
“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.”
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