Taylor Hawkins, the drummer of Foo Fighters, has died during a South American tour with the rock band.
Correction: Taylor Hawkins performed on the album “In Your Honor.”
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Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer of the band Foo Fighters, has died. He was 50.
The rock band announced Hawkins' death on Twitter Friday. No cause of death was provided.
Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, taking over for original drummer William Goldsmith. On Friday, the band was scheduled to play at the Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia. Their next show was scheduled for Lollapalooza Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday, and they were also set to play at the Grammy Awards on April 3.
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My sentiments for all family and friends! 🙏
One of the best bands and great drummer, he will be missed. My heart goes out to all the family and friends, y’all are I my prayers.
RIP
He had chest pains according to Bogota newspaper. A heart weakened by “Safe and effective” things can turn normal drugs into killers.
💉💉💉hes been pfizer struck!
Likely drug overdose. He had OD’ed before.
So sad : ( RIP Hawk!
Why???!!!!!!!My thoughts an prayers are with his family,and Dave and “the Foos!” Especially Dave!!!!!😢
Likely drug overdose. He had OD’ed before.
rip Taylor
Nooo. He just had a 60 min interview yesterday. Can’t believe this.
I’m literally at a loss of words right now. One of the greatest drummers of all time
Yeah as if losing Joey wad not painful enough
Why is there never a cause of death when someone passes nowadays?
Pfizer has paid em all off
secret santa
When they say suddenly and unexpectedly thats code word for myocarditis
Likely drug overdose. He had OD’ed before.
no need for the cause of death anymore . everyone knows its climate change .
Rest In Paradise
Mr. Taylor Hawkins 🕊️
Awesome Drummer & Singer.
Taylor Hawkins died yesterday so sad😢😢😢😢 rest in peace man Christmas present is here today Christmas past is past Christmas future is far away now he doesn’t have to worry about covid mask or social distanceing make sure to say hi to my grandpa for me and give him a big hug and a high five for me okay and ed asner too 😢
Rest In Peace 🙏🙏
I am so sad, heartbroken! TAYLOR May You Rest In Peace🕊! I can’t process this loss! Thank You So Much For Your Talent And Great Music You Created! FOO FIGHTERS is my favorite Rock 🎸🥁 band starting in the mid 90’s! My Deepest Condolences To Your Family, The Band, Friends! Your Music And Spirit Lives And Will Live In Me As Well As In Every FOO FiGHTERS’s Fan And Beyond!!
I’m totally shocked with the passing of Taylor Hawkins. He was still so young. My condolences to his family, friends & the Foo Fighters. ✝️🥲
Likely drug overdose. He had OD’ed before.
Another rock legend gone. 🥺
This is just heartbreaking. RIP Taylor…
One of the greatest drummers of this generation. RIP 🙏
REST IN PEACE BRO💔🙏🏼🥁🎵
MY HEART IS UNDER ARREST, MY CHEST, MY CHEST, THE PAIN IS TRUE
MY HEART IS UNDER ARREST, MY CHEST, MY CHEST, THE PAIN IS TRUE
HAS SOMETHING CLOTTED MY MY VEINS
IT’S REAL, THE PAIN I FEEL
MY HEART, I MUST, CONFESS
MY HEART IS UNDER ARREST, MY CHEST, MY CHEST, THE PAIN IS TRUE
OOOOOOOOOOOOH
💉💉💉♥️💥⚰️