Taylor Hawkins: Tributes pour in for Foo Fighters drummer following death aged 50

Dave Grohl was seen after his return to Los Angeles after bandmate Taylor Hawkins’ death in March.  The 53-year-old musician was visiting his mother in Sherman Oaks Tuesday when he was seen out and about in a casual outfit, looking exhausted. Grohl and the rest of the Foo Fighters returned to Los Angeles from Bogotá at the end of March after Hawkins' sudden death.  Dave Grohl was seen for the first time since arriving back in Los Angeles after bandmate Taylor Hawkins' death.

Taylor Hawkins was survived by his wife Alison Hawkins and their three children when he passed away at the age of 50 on March 26. The Foo Fighters’ drummer was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia during a South American tour with the rock band. There were few details on how Taylor died after the news broke, although based on preliminary findings, it appears he may have overdosed, according to TMZ. While the investigation into what caused his death is still ongoing, the Foo Fighters said in a statement that it was a “tragic and untimely loss.” Taylor’s last performance with the band was on Sunday (March 20) at a concert in San Isidro, Argentina.

An emotional tribute. Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer of the Foo Fighters, was honored at the 2022 Grammys with a moving video honoring his contribution to music.

Talent runs in the family. Dave Grohl‘s daughter, Violet Grohl, sang a cover of Joni Mitchell‘s “Help Me” at a pre-Grammys party over the weekend.

Brian May has said that he feels “so frustrated” by the death of the late Taylor Hawkins.The Foo Fighters drummer passed away last Friday (March 25) at the age of 50 in Bogotá, Colombia while the band were on their South American tour.The Queen guitarist, who was friends with Hawkins, commented on the tragedy during an interview on SiriusXM – noting that he had just spoken to the drummer before his death.“Taylor was very close to [Queen], he’s been in my studio a few of times. In my life, I talk to him often.

As tonight’s edition of Weekend Update came to an end, Saturday Night Live paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins, the longtime Foo Fighters drummer who was found dead in a hotel room in Bogota, Colombia on March 25, aged 50. While 10 substances were found in his system at time of death according to a “forensic medical study,” including THC, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids, an official cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

Thania Garcia During a press interview for Brian May’s reissue of the 1998 album “Another World” on the “Debatable” SiriusXM podcast, the Queen guitarist shared his thoughts and remembrances of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.The 50-year-old drummer unexpectedly died on March 25 in Bogotá, Colombia where the Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform.Rock fans everywhere have been grieving the loss, including May, who shared he had spoken to Hawkins just a week before his death. “Taylor was very close to [Queen], he’s been in my studio a few of times.

Ellise Shafer Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has shared a tribute video to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died on March 25 at the age of 50.The video is a compilation of Smith and Hawkins’ most memorable moments together captured on camera, including many clips from touring. Foo Fighters first opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1999 on their “Californication” tour, during which Hawkins and Dave Grohl played an epic prank on Smith by dumping pasta on him while he was drumming. Ever since, the two drummers kept up a playful yet sincere friendship, which is displayed in the video.“Taylor’s my good buddy who I’ve known forever,” Smith says during an interview clip at the beginning of the video.

late drummer Taylor Hawkins.A representative for the band confirmed to The Post on Thursday that they are “not playing the Grammys,” as previously speculated in media reports. On Tuesday, the Foo Fighters shared the news that their current world tour is now canceled in the wake of Hawkins’ death.

The Foo Fighters have confirmed that they are cancelling their upcoming tour dates following the death last weekend of drummer Taylor Hawkins.The musician, aged 50, was in Colombia when he died on Friday night, with his band due to headline the Estereo Picnic festival in the country’s capital Bogota.Hawkins had reportedly complained of chest pains and when paramedics arrived at his hotel room he was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was declared dead at the scene.The band confirmed on social media last night that they were cancelling upcoming shows – including sold out dates in the UK – following Hawkins’ death.They wrote: “It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins”.“We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned”, they added.

Perry Farrell has posted a moving video tribute to Taylor Hawkins, in which he calls the Foo Fighters drummer his “best friend”.The Foo Fighters drummer died on Friday night (March 25) at the age of 50. The band announced the news in a statement on social media; no cause of death was given.“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of Taylor Hawkins,” the statement read. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who sadly passed away on Friday, helped fulfill a little girl’s dream just days before his death.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died while on tour with the band in South America. He was 50.In a statement, Foo Fighters said: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins.

A new video has surfaced of Taylor Hawkins’ final performance with the Foo Fighters.  The late drummer performed his final song, "Everlong," at Lollapalooza Argentina on March 20, just five days before his death, per Rolling Stone, citing fan footage. The 19-song performance included Hawkins singing the lead on Queen’s classic song "Somebody to Love" and a cover performance of Jane’s Addiction’s "Been Caught Stealing." He wrapped up his performance with "Everlong."  "I don’t say goodbye," Dave Grohl told the crowd before starting the show.

Amid the investigation into Taylor Hawkins’ death, Colombian authorities found that the late Foo Fighters drummer had 10 drugs in his system.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has been carried out by health officials in Bogotá, Colombia.Hawkins died on Friday (March 25) at the age of 50 and was found in his hotel room in the Colombian capital, hours before Foo Fighters were set to headline a festival in the city as part of a South American tour.Following the death, Colombia’s attorney general’s office and the National Institute of Forensic Medicine have revealed that a preliminary toxicology test found that multiple drugs including opiates, antidepressants and marijuana were found in Hawkins’ system at the time of his death.A statement added that emergency services were called after a patient complained of chest pains. When they arrived, they attempted to resuscitate the drummer but were unsuccessful and he was declared dead at the scene.See the reports and statements below.#ATENCIÓN | Comunicado oficial de la #Fiscalía General de la Nación sobre la muerte del ciudadano extranjero Taylor Hawkins, baterista de la banda Foo Fighters.

Taylor Hawkins' heart was double the weight of most men his age when he tragically passed away, Columbian officials have said.