Second Bee Gees member dies within four days
<p>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 <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/original-bee-gees-star-passes-away-aged-78" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed away</a>. </p>
<p>Touring drummer Dennis Bryon died aged 76 in Nashville on November 14th, just four days before original Bee Gees drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>“I am lost for words at the moment. Dennis has passed away,” Weaver wrote in a heartfelt social media post.</p>
<p>“Dennis has been my friend since we were in our first band together aged 15. His great drumming will always Stay Alive.”</p>
<p>Bryon was the group's drummer between 1973 and 1981, and played on some of the Bee Gees’ most iconic disco hits, including <em>Stayin’ Alive</em> and <em>Night Fever</em>.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the post read.</p>
<p>“He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect."</p>
<p>“Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship. We love you Col. Rest in Peace.”</p>
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