Taylor Hawkins

The 50-year-old was playing on the South American leg of the band's world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday. The band said it was “devastated ...

He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the awful news of Taylor Hawkins death. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Devastated,” he said. In a tweet from their Foo Fighters official account, they said: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans.” “My deepest condolences go out to his family, his band and his fans. Meanwhile guitarist Tony Iommi, of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said the death of Hawkins was a “terrible loss”. Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame in rock band Black Sabbath, praised Taylor Hawkins as a “great person and an amazing musician,” and promised to “see him on the other side.” Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger also paid tribute, saying on Twitter: “So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time.” In a statement, the Bogota municipal government said the city’s emergency centre received a report of a patient with “chest pain” and sent an ambulance on Friday evening.

Paramedics attempted to revive Hawkins in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, but there was no response, authorities have said.

He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the awful news of Taylor Hawkins death. He added: “I remember watching Taylor for the first time and being fixated with his talent and showmanship, it was an experience I’ll never forget.” Devastated,” he said. Meanwhile Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” While guitarist Tony Iommi, also of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said the death of Hawkins was a “terrible loss”. Meanwhile Queen guitarist Brian May said he is “heartbroken” adding that Hawkins was “family to us”.

A true showman and devotee to rock'n'roll, Taylor Hawkins was one of a kind, and lifted Foo Fighters to immeasurable heights.

“Just” the drummer? The love that has poured out for him has been very real, and very touching. In Foos videos, he was frequently the centre of the lolz, mugging for the camera even more than Dave. When he went to work on the drumstool, it was almost like he was flaring off what was oscillating through him, actually giving it a purpose. I’m not here to preach about not doing drugs, because I loved doing drugs, but I just got out of control for a while and it almost got me.” Unloaded into the framework of a Foos song, the focusing of such raw power could have put a dent in the Moon. As the tour ended and Alanis began work on a more mellow follow-up, Taylor got wind that Foo Fighters were looking for a new drummer. It was the beginning of my obsession with rock’n’roll, and I knew that I wanted to be in a huge rock band after seeing Queen. I was just starting to get into the drums, and Roger Taylor became my hero. That tour was very special, and I owe her a lot of gratitude. “It changed everything, and I was never the same because of it. In a band with two of the best in the world in its line-up, he was actually the best; not simply a movement of hands and feet at the back of the stage giving the other players a two and a four to which to count, but a massive heart hammering out an explosive, irresistible, vital, urgent beat. A musical hero, an icon, and one of the most electrifying rockstars of his generation, there is a stunned disbelief that such a blindingly bright fire can disappear so suddenly. In a proximity close enough to feel the heat coming off him, what he did behind a kit was more like watching an athlete than a musician.

Taylor Hawkins dies while Foo Fighters are playing the South American leg of a world tour - which was scheduled to land at UK stadiums this summer.

said the Black Sabbath singer. "My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. US rock band Nickelback said they were in "utter disbelief" at the news of the drummer's death, while Guns N' Roses tweeted a selection of pictures of Hawkins with the caption "forever missed". Kiss's Gene Simmons said he was "shocked and saddened", while the Smashing Pumpkins tweeted their "deepest sympathies to Taylor's family, his fans, and of course his band". He wrote: "God bless Taylor. Peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love." The great and the good of the rock world have paid tribute to the star.

The Foo Fighters drummer was hailed as a 'generous and cool person' as well as being an 'amazing musician' following his death aged 50.

“My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. He wrote: “Our prayers and condolences go out to the Hawkins family, @foofighters friends and fans. Kiss member Gene Simmons said he was “shocked and saddened” by the news of Hawkins’ death. “Peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love.” The Foo Fighters drummer was hailed as a “generous and cool person” as well as being an “amazing musician” and “unstoppable rock power”. “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,” the band tweeted.

The band confirmed the death of the hard-hitting member, but no cause was given.

“Everyone has their own path, and I took it too far,” Mr. Hawkins told Kerrang, adding that he once believed the “myth of live hard and fast, die young.” Although he has been referred to as “a sideman with a frontman’s flair,” Mr. Hawkins admitted over the years to feeling some self-doubt about filling Mr. Grohl’s seat behind the drum kit. And on “Rope,” a single from the band’s 2011 album, “Wasting Light,” Mr. Hawkins’s precisely syncopated work on the verses gives way to eruptions of fills. On songs like “Times Like These,” the 2003 hit that has become an anthem of perseverance and renewal, Mr. Hawkins is a hard-driving force, punctuating the verses with rat-a-tat fills. “After that concert, I don’t think I slept for three days,” he said in a 2021 interview with the metal magazine Kerrang. “It changed everything, and I was never the same because of it. “I want to be the biggest band in the world,” he said. In addition to his drumming, Mr. Hawkins went on to contribute as a songwriter to Foo Fighters albums, even singing lead vocals on occasion. In joining the band, Mr. Hawkins was charged with assuming the seat of one of contemporary rock’s most distinct, powerful and beloved drummers. “I was like, ‘Wow, you’re either my twin or my spirit animal or my best friend,’” Mr. Grohl said in an interview last year. Recognizable for his flailing limbs, surfer’s good looks and wide, childlike grin, Mr. Hawkins became a member of the band led by Dave Grohl for its third album, “There Is Nothing Left to Lose,” released in 1999, and played on the group’s subsequent seven albums. It was the beginning of my obsession with rock ’n’ roll, and I knew that I wanted to be in a huge rock band.” She was a big supporter and told me I’d make it,” he said in an interview last year.

Group led by Dave Grohl says members are 'devastated' and 'musical spirit' of Hawkins will live on.

Grohl was the drummer for Nirvana until the band ended following Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, and his own drumming informed Foo Fighters. “In the studio, the albums are very much Dave’s vision,” Hawkins explained last year. We see what the bigger picture is and we make it work.” He also starred in Foo Fighters’ recently released horror-comedy film Studio 666 with the rest of the band. “With a broken heart, we are here to let you know of very sad news due to a very serious medical situation the Foo Fighters cannot perform tonight and they have cancelled the rest of their South American tour.” “I thought Alanis wanted to go in a more laid-back direction, and it seemed like the right time to jump. “I scrambled to get Dave’s number and called him,” Hawkins said last year.

The Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins, has died at the age of 50.. News of Hawkins death was announced on Friday night.. Hawkins had just completed a ...

'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. Hawkins had spoken openly about his battle with drugs and had given a candid interview on the subject last year. 'I believed the bulls**t myth of live hard and fast, die young. 'Taylor Hawins was a terrific drummer with a gorgeous disposition, seemed always to be having the time of his life. 'I was heading down a road that was going to lead to even worse paths. 'Years later we toured together with Blink and Foo’s in Australia and I have the best memories of smoking cigarettes in the restroom of flights we were on together and watching your set every night. 'Taylor was a great guy, a dad and a husband. 'I used to do a lot of f**king drugs. 'I’ll never forget Laguna Beach days when I was a trash man playing in a punk rock band and you were playing with Alanis. Till the next time we talk drums and smoke in the boys room … Rest In Peace.' This is so incredibly sad,' wrote Nickelback on Instagram. Miley Cyrus shared a black-and-white snap of the late Foo Fighters drummer Many appeared to be in complete shock at the news with some lighting candles.

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

“My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. The band were scheduled to perform at the Grammys on April 3 and were due to begin a new tour of North America in May. The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50 while the band were in Colombia to play at a music festival.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Taylor Hawkins tonight." My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. Rock band The Smashing Pumpkins tweeted: "Taylor Hawkins 1972-2022. The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace". Rest In Peace my friend." Till the next time we talk drums and smoke in the boys room … Rest In Peace" Sad." Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy wrote: "In absolute shock & disbelief over the the passing of Taylor Hawkins . I’ve always had so much admiration for him. Years later we toured together with Blink and Foo’s in Australia and I have the best memories of smoking cigarettes in the restroom of flights we were on together and watching your set every night. RIP Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins ." This is so incredibly sad." Rock band Kasabian tweeted: "RIP Taylor, such sad news.

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the rock band the Foo Fighters, died Friday in Bogotá, Colombia.

As the band moved from the post-grunge alt-rock scene and into the mainstream, Hawkins embraced the success while pursuing musical projects of his own. Possessed with wrist-snap power that pushed snare drum heads to their limits, the drummer was known for his singular patterns, which flew off in odd directions after building enough repetitive energy to power the whole of whichever arena the band was playing. A member of Foo Fighters since 1997, Hawkins joined the band after touring with Alanis Morissette for her hit album “Jagged Little Pill.” Unhappy with the Foo Fighters’ original touring drummer, leader Dave Grohl reached out to his friend Hawkins to get his opinion on a replacement. “I think in a rock band it’s important to have a drummer who is fun to watch,” Hawkins told Drum magazine in 2007. As Foo Fighters’ success grew, he started an Orange County cover band called Chevy Metal, which morphed into another side project, the Birds of Satan, in 2014. Asked about his surfer-dude approach absorbed through his decades living on the Pacific Coast, Hawkins said that despite his long blond hair and chill affect, the beach wasn’t for him. “The Attorney General’s Office will continue to investigate and will duly inform the findings of forensic examinations in due time.” Opting to pursue drumming instead of 9-to-5 employment, he joined Sylvia, a Huntington Beach progressive metal trio that eventually signed with the Roadrunner record label. All told, Hawkins played on eight Foo Fighters studio albums, five of which have gone platinum. 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.” … No one can play better than Dave Grohl. He just has this vision in his head.” His first album with the Foo Fighters was 1999’s “There Is Nothing Left to Lose.”

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

“My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. The band were scheduled to perform at the Grammys on April 3 and were due to begin a new tour of North America in May. The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band said in a statement posted on Twitter.

"We are absolutely meant to be, and I am grateful that we found each other in this lifetime." Devastated,” he said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This is so incredibly sad.” Fans left flowers at the festival where the band had been scheduled to perform in Bogota, where the venue projected the words “Taylor Hawkins forever” and played the Foo Fighters song “My Hero”. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band said in a statement on Twitter.

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

“My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. The band were scheduled to perform at the Grammys on April 3 and were due to begin a new tour of North America in May. The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

Foo Fighters have announced the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins. He was 50.In a statement released on social media, the band say, "The Foo Fighters ...

Sure we do well, but the key is to never believe the hype and just stay humble.” His own band, Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders. released three albums. She went off to do a bunch of press, then she came back and it just never stopped.” Making his recorded debut on 1999's There Is Nothing Left to Lose, Hawkins had song-writing credits on every subsequent Foo Fighters album. The band were due to play at Estéreo Picnic 2022 in Bogata, Colombia, this evening. "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

“My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. The band were scheduled to perform at the Grammys on April 3 and were due to begin a new tour of North America in May. The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

The Foo Fighters drummer was hailed as a 'generous and cool person' as well as being an 'amazing musician' following his death aged 50.

“The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace.” “See you on the other side – Ozzy.” “I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. “God bless Taylor,” he wrote. “Years later we toured together with Blink and Foo’s in Australia and I have the best memories of smoking cigarettes in the restroom of flights we were on together and watching your set every night. “I’ll never forget Laguna Beach days when I was a trash man playing in a punk rock band and you were playing with Alanis,” he wrote.

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. At the time of his death, Foo Fighters were on tour in South America. The band had played in San Isidro, Argentina, last Sunday and were due to perform in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night – the day his death was announced. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” Foo Fighters official account tweeted. The band said it was ‘devastated by the untimely loss’ and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

“My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. The band were scheduled to perform at the Grammys on April 3 and were due to begin a new tour of North America in May. The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

Liam Gallagher said he was 'absolutely devastated' by the news.

“The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace.” “See you on the other side – Ozzy.” “I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. “God bless Taylor,” he wrote. “Years later we toured together with Blink and Foo’s in Australia and I have the best memories of smoking cigarettes in the restroom of flights we were on together and watching your set every night. “I’ll never forget Laguna Beach days when I was a trash man playing in a punk rock band and you were playing with Alanis,” he wrote.

The band said it was 'devastated by the untimely loss' and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected.

Ozzy Osbourne praised Taylor Hawkins as a “great person and an amazing musician,” and promised to “see him on the other side.” “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. The band were scheduled to perform at the Grammys on April 3 and were due to begin a new tour of North America in May. Hawkins joined The Foo Fighters in 1997 following the departure of the band’s previous drummer William Goldsmith and has been a member ever since. The Foo Fighters are currently on tour in South America. The band had played in San Isidro, Argentina, last Sunday and were due to perform in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night. Hawkins, 50, was found dead in a hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday where the band had been due to play at a festival.

There were no immediate details about how Hawkins died, though the band said in a statement Friday that his death was a “tragic and untimely loss.” Foo Fighters ...

"We are absolutely meant to be, and I am grateful that we found each other in this lifetime." Devastated,” he said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This is so incredibly sad.” Fans left flowers at the festival where the band had been scheduled to perform in Bogota, where the venue projected the words “Taylor Hawkins forever” and played the Foo Fighters song “My Hero”. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band said in a statement on Twitter.

“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 ...

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— Nickelback (@Nickelback) @foofighters @Alanisand so many others. This is so incredibly sad. This is so incredibly sad."

The 50-year-old was playing on the South American leg of the band's world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday. The band said it was “devastated ...

He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the awful news of Taylor Hawkins death. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Devastated,” he said. In a tweet from their Foo Fighters official account, they said: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans.” “My deepest condolences go out to his family, his band and his fans. Meanwhile guitarist Tony Iommi, of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said the death of Hawkins was a “terrible loss”. Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame in rock band Black Sabbath, praised Taylor Hawkins as a “great person and an amazing musician,” and promised to “see him on the other side.” Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger also paid tribute, saying on Twitter: “So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time.” In a statement, the Bogota municipal government said the city’s emergency centre received a report of a patient with “chest pain” and sent an ambulance on Friday evening.

The 50-year-old was playing on the South American leg of the band's world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday. The band said it was “devastated ...

He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the awful news of Taylor Hawkins death. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Devastated,” he said. In a tweet from their Foo Fighters official account, they said: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans.” “My deepest condolences go out to his family, his band and his fans. Meanwhile guitarist Tony Iommi, of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said the death of Hawkins was a “terrible loss”. Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame in rock band Black Sabbath, praised Taylor Hawkins as a “great person and an amazing musician,” and promised to “see him on the other side.” Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger also paid tribute, saying on Twitter: “So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time.” In a statement, the Bogota municipal government said the city’s emergency centre received a report of a patient with “chest pain” and sent an ambulance on Friday evening.

That gig would have seemed all the more daunting, considering Foo Fighters' previous drummer, William Goldsmith, had exited after Grohl rerecorded the drums for ...

But Hawkins’ true allegiance was always to Foo Fighters. Just over a week ago, 18 March, marked the 25th anniversary of the announcement of his joining the group. Hawkins recovered, and later described the experience in terms of a wake-up call as regards his hard-partying ways. The following year, after Goldsmith’s exit from the Foos, Hawkins reached out to Grohl. “I’d read that Will was quitting Foo Fighters, or being fired or whatever,” Hawkins told me later. Still, Hawkins was intimidated when he first met Grohl. “Nirvana were my favourite band in the world at that time,” Hawkins told me in 2005, “and I was convinced Dave would think I was a dork. Both Hawkins and Grohl were spending that summer playing festivals in Europe; Morissette was very much the more successful artist then, her breakthrough, Jagged Little Pill, the year’s bestselling album, having shifted a staggering 18m copies worldwide. That gig would have seemed all the more daunting, considering Foo Fighters’ previous drummer, William Goldsmith, had exited after Grohl re-recorded the drum parts for the group’s troubled second album, The Colour and the Shape, believing Goldsmith’s contributions not up to scratch.

Music stars including Liam Gallagher, Travis Barker, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Slash, Brian May and Ozzy Osbourne are among the thousands paying tribute to Foo ...

My deepest condolences to his family, the Foo Fighters n'their fans." Was looking forward to seeing him n' everyone in Daytona. Truly saddened. Rest In Peace my friend." Heartbroken. Taylor, you were family to us. We will miss you so bad. Queen stars Brian May and Roger Taylor also joined the tributes, with May writing: "No. It cannot be.

The 50-year-old was playing on the South American leg of the band's world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday. The band said it was “devastated ...

He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the awful news of Taylor Hawkins death. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Devastated,” he said. In a tweet from their Foo Fighters official account, they said: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans.” “My deepest condolences go out to his family, his band and his fans. Meanwhile guitarist Tony Iommi, of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said the death of Hawkins was a “terrible loss”. Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame in rock band Black Sabbath, praised Taylor Hawkins as a “great person and an amazing musician,” and promised to “see him on the other side.” Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger also paid tribute, saying on Twitter: “So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time.” In a statement, the Bogota municipal government said the city’s emergency centre received a report of a patient with “chest pain” and sent an ambulance on Friday evening.

The 50-year-old was playing on the South American leg of the band's world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday. The band said it was “devastated ...

He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the awful news of Taylor Hawkins death. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Devastated,” he said. In a tweet from their Foo Fighters official account, they said: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans.” “My deepest condolences go out to his family, his band and his fans. Meanwhile guitarist Tony Iommi, of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said the death of Hawkins was a “terrible loss”. Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame in rock band Black Sabbath, praised Taylor Hawkins as a “great person and an amazing musician,” and promised to “see him on the other side.” Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” The band said it was “devastated by the untimely loss” and asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger also paid tribute, saying on Twitter: “So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time.” In a statement, the Bogota municipal government said the city’s emergency centre received a report of a patient with “chest pain” and sent an ambulance on Friday evening.