Travis Barker, Ozzy Osbourne, Ringo Starr, & More Mourn The Sudden Loss Of Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins
26.03.2022 - 19:15
/ perezhilton.com
The world has lost a rock legend…
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has passed away at the age of 50. The iconic band – including Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, and Rami Jaffee – announced the heartbreaking news on social media Friday night, writing in a statement:
Local news reports said the rocker was found dead in his hotel room at the Casa Medina Hotel in Bogota, Colombia. A cause of death has yet to be determined. The Metropolitan Police of Bogata said in a statement published by The Mirror:
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However, Hawkin’s death is still under investigation. Hawkins previously spoke out about his struggles with drugs after he overdosed on heroin and ended up in a coma for two weeks. He recalled to Apple Music’s Beats 1:
So sad…
This tragedy was undeniably unexpected as the Foo Fighters had several gigs lined up. They were scheduled to perform in Colombia for the Festival Estereo Picnic on Friday, which ended up being canceled. The group was also scheduled to perform at the 2022 Grammys on April 3, but any changes have not yet been announced at this time.
As fans know, Hawkins first stepped out into the spotlight playing the drums for Alanis Morissette. He then joined the Foo Fighters in 1997 after the original drummer William Goldsmith left the band. However, he was much more than just a drummer, proving to be a gifted singer and songwriter, co-writing many of the group’s most iconic hits over the years.
Following the tragic news, many of his fans and friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the Everlong musician. Travis Barker expressed how his death “hurts” on Instagram Stories Friday,