Colin Petersen

Colin Petersen

Australian, Drummer
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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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Colin Petersen was born on Sunday, 24 March 1946 in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. His full name at birth was Frederick Colin Petersen. He was best known as a drummer. Petersen's country of citizenship (nationality) was Australian. He died on Monday, 18 November 2024 in Australia at the age of 78. His religion is listed as Christian. He was 5' 8" (173 cm) tall with an average build. He had light brown eyes and blonde hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aries.

You can find people similar to Colin Petersen by visiting our lists Australian male drummers and 2024 deaths.

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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78 (age at death)
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Australia
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Musician, songwriter, record producer, actor
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5' 8" (173 cm)
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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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