Around ten weeks after Taylor Hawkins’ death, the Foo Fighters announced the “Taylor Hawkins Tribute” concerts in early June. You want to celebrate the shared moments and your music with your family. Dates are September 3rd in London and September 27th in Los Angeles. During the shows, several artists should perform who were role models for Hawkins or who saw him as a role model. Now the names for the show in London have been decided.
Foo Fighters RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Liam Gallagher, Queens Roger Taylor and Brian May, The Police Steward Copeland, Jane’s Addictions Chris Chaney and Queens of the Stone Ages Josh Homme are all set to attend Wembley Stadium in London, it was announced on Wednesday , Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, Wolfgang Van Halen, Supergrass, Mark Ronson, Omar Hakim and members of Hawkins’ cover band Chevy Metal.
Together they will play songs that Hawkins loved and brought to life, according to the official press release. Hawkins’ widow Alison also spoke up. “My deepest thanks and admiration go out to the Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide,” she wrote. The fans were very important to her late husband, with every performance he wanted to “knock the audience out of their socks”. “Taylor’s loving spirit and love of music will live on forever,” she added.
“HE LOVED LIFE”
The Foo Fighters had been touring South America when Hwkins passed away. The band then canceled their remaining concerts. They wanted to use the time to “rest” and “heal,” they explained. Musicians from all over the world quickly expressed their condolences. Liam Gallagher dedicated the song “Live Forever” to Hawkins on his tour, Elton John sang “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” for the late drummer and Pearl Jam also commemorated Hawkins during a performance. “He was someone who really loved living,” said Eddie Vedder. So at least you could say he never wasted moments. “He lived his life to the full.”
The guest list for the Los Angeles show is expected to be announced shortly. Pre-sales begin June 17, with all proceeds to be donated to charities of Hawkins’ family’s choosing.
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