Dennis Bryon dead aged 76: Two Bee Gees stars die within days of each other as tributes pour in to iconic rock drummer

ICONIC rock drummer Dennis Bryon has died aged 76, making him the second Bee Gees star to pass away in the past week.

Bryon's death last Thursday came just four days before the death of fellow Bee Gees drummer Colin "Smiley Petersen" aged 78.

Amen Corner bandmate Blue Weaver announced Bryon's death in a Facebook post.

He said: "I am lost for words at the moment. Dennis has passed away.

"Kayte, Dennis’s wife has just called me and asked if I would let all friends and fans know. This was such a shock.

"Dennis has been my friend, since we were in our first band together age 15. His great drumming will always Stay Alive."

Bryon played the drums on some of the Bee Gee's biggest disco hits, including Stayin' Alive And Night Fever.

He appeared in all Bee Gees recordings and live shows in the band's Seventies heyday.

He was born in Cardiff in 1949 and first performed with psychedelic band Amen Corner before joining the Bee Gees.

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