Frederick Colin Petersen (24 March 1946 – 18 November 2024) was an Australian drummer, record producer and child actor. He played as a member of the bands Steve and the Board, the Bee Gees and Humpy Bong. In August 1969, he left the Bee Gees and he was replaced by Pentangle drummer Terry Cox to record the songs for their 1970 album Cucumber Castle. His scenes from the film of the same name were cut, and he is not credited on the accompanying album soundtrack, even though he does play on some songs.
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Full name at birth | Frederick Colin Petersen
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Claim to fame | Performance in Smaley, 1956
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Date of birth | 24 March 1946
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Place of birth | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia
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Date of death | 18 November 2024
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Age | 78 (age at death)
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Place of death | Australia
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Occupation | Musician, songwriter, record producer, actor
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Colin Petersen is known for his role in the TV movie Cucumber Castle (1970) as Man with Knife (scenesDeleted).
He is also known for his role in the documentary The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) as Self - Bee Gees' Drummer 1967 - 1969.
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