Petersen's drumming was a key element on Bee Gees' first album. He is survived by his ex-wife Joanne and their sons Jaime and Ben. Get all the latest news, entertainment, sport and lifestyle ...

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His time with the group included the hugely groundbreaking album Bee Gees' 1st, reports the Mirror. The stars career began as a child actor and he featured on classic Australian film, Smiley.

Redferns Petersen was the drummer for the Bee Gees from 1967 to 1969. He performed on six of the group’s first seven albums, including “Spicks and Specks” (1966), “Bee Gees’ 1st” (1967 ...