Petersen was the band’s original drummer while Bryon joined in 1973.

TheBee Geesfamily has suffered two tragedies within a matter of days.

“I am lost for words at the moment,” Weaver began his post.

Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen, Bee Gees drummer Dennis Bryon

Colin Petersen and Dennis Bryon.Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty; Jeff Hochberg/Getty

“Dennis has passed away.

Kayte, Denniss wife has just called me and asked if I would let all friends and fans know.

This was such a shock.”

Vince Melouney, Robin Gibb , Barry Gibb, Colin Petersen and Maurice Gibb of BEE GEES

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He continued, “Dennis has been my friend since we were in our first band together age 15.

His great drumming will always Stay Alive.

“He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect.

Welsh musicians organist Blue Weaver, bassist Clive Taylor, guitarist Andy Fairweather Low, guitarist Neil Jones and drummer Dennis Bryon, of the British rock band Fair Weather, perform on stage in London, England, August 5, 1970

Dennis Bryon and Fair Weather.TPLP/Getty

Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship.”

The Bee Gees was formed by Australian brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb in the late 1950s.

For me, it was always about serving the song.

Petersen drummed with Bee Gees until 1969, when disagreements with the bands then manager led him to leave.

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Born April 14, 1949 in Cardiff, Wales, Bryon began playing the drums at 14.

“Thats when I knew this record was big,” Mr. Bryon wrote.

“Very, very big.”