The band’s gig calendar was full until December, but with the departure of drummer Taylor Hawkins, performances are allowed to stay.
Taylor Hawkins last performed at the Lollapalooza Festival in Argentina. The deceased drummer was remembered in Sunday’s performances. EPA / AOP
American rock band Foo Fighters has canceled all their upcoming gigs after the band’s drummer Taylor Hawkins50, died suddenly last Friday, March 25th.
– With great sadness, Foo Fighters confirms that all future gigs have been canceled by our brother Taylor Hawkinsin due to a shocking loss. We are sorry and share the disappointment that we will not be able to see each other as planned, Foo Fighters says in a statement.
– Instead, let us spend this time mourning, healing, being with our loved ones, and appreciating all the music and shared memories we make.
The Foo Fighters were on tour in South America when Hawkins died. His last performance with the band was at the Lollapalooza gig in Argentina on March 20th. The band was scheduled to spend almost the entire year on a world tour and had upcoming events around the world until December.
Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, as the band prepares for a performance at the Estéro Picnic Festival. He had been playing in the Foo Fighters since 1997.
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Taylor Hawkins was found dead in her hotel room. He was 50 years old when he died. AOP
The cause of Hawkins’ death is unknown, but he is said to have suffered from chest pains just before his death.
– The healthcare professional involved in the emergency response stated that he had taken the necessary resuscitation measures. However, the patient did not respond and was declared dead, the local authorities said in a statement.
A press release issued by the Colombian authorities also states that residues of ten different substances have been found in Hawkins’ urine. According to the authorities, Hawkins’ samples were positive for benzodiazepines, opioids, and marijuana, among others.
World stars have mourned Hawkins ’death and have shown their condolences on social media. Among other things Elton John called Hawkins one of the drummers of all time.
Appeared with Foo Fighters at Hietaranta Rock The Beach 2017 Michael Monroe reminiscent of Hawkins with great warmth.
– Quite an incomprehensible, really big shock, I would never have expected this. Taylor was such a nice guy and so lively, happy and full of life. You can’t imagine he’s gone, Monroe told Iltalehti earlier.
– Incredibly talented player, top musician. One of the coolest guys I’ve ever met.
Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr published a black and white image of Hawkins.
– God bless Taylor. Peace and love for his family and band.