Tributes To FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS Pour In - "Thank You For Lighting Up Every Room With Your Infectious Energy And Good Vibes"
March 26, 2022, 2 years ago
It was revealed on March 25th that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50. The band was on tour in South America and was due to perform in Bogota, Colombia on Friday. Hawkins' cause of death has not been revealed.
The band released the following statement:
“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children, and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”
Hawkins joined The Foo Fighters in 1997, having worked with both Sass Jordan and Alanis Morissette prior to that.
News of Hawkins' death has shocked the music world, and many of his peers and friends have paid tribute to him. Some of those tributes can be viewed below.
Shocked and saddened to hear @taylorhawkins has passed away today.! 😞. Our prayers and condolences go out to the Hawkins family, @foofighters friends and fans. Sad. https://t.co/Mgu2K4SJyL
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 26, 2022
In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) March 26, 2022
Tragic news. RIP Taylor Hawkins. God bless his family, band mates, and friends. pic.twitter.com/ibXsHD0UG1
— Peter Criss (@PeterCriss) March 26, 2022
. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side - Ozzy
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) March 26, 2022
I’ve seen a lot of live bands in my time and I can honestly say that I have never seen a drummer and guitar player interact in a more jovial, genuine, and entertaining way than how @taylorhawkins and #DaveGrohl did.
— David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) March 26, 2022
One of the best in history. Devastated. #RIPTaylorHawkins
Thank you Taylor..
— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
Thank you for always having the biggest warmest smile on your face and for lighting up every room with your infectious energy and good vibes.
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At BottleRock recently, I had the best seat in the house right above you and once again stood in amazement watching as you effortlessly steered Foo Fighters through a two hour festival set with the perfect balance of swing, swagger, bounce and insane chops.
— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
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Your phone call a week ago touched and inspired me and I will always be appreciative for you championing our community as in your parting words….
— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
“Drummers stick together!”
Damn right brother.
Except now the community is lesser without you.
Rest In Peace…
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BraveWords sends their condolences to Hawkins’ family, friends and fans.
