Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, 50, died Friday night in Bogota, where the American alternative rock band was scheduled to perform at stereo picnic festivalThe group announced.
“The Foo Fighters family has been devastated by the tragic and sudden disappearance of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughs will live on with us forever.”
“Our hearts go out to the wife, children and family,” the band added, and demanded that the family’s privacy be respected.
– Foo Fighters (foofighters) March 26, 2022
According to local media, the musician, who joined the band in 1997, was found dead in the hotel room where the band is staying in Bogota.
One of the highlights of the festival was the band, with a Friday night show scheduled to take place, as Hawkins’ death was announced an hour before they took to the stage.
The drummer grew up in Laguna Beach, California, where he began studying music.
After the news of the musician’s death, reactions began to appear on social media.
Drummer Ringo Starr posted a picture of Hawkins with a message of peace and love to his family and the band.
May God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and peace and love band. ???? ✌️???? ❤️??????? pic.twitter.com/wn2izxn4Vd
– #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 26, 2022
Billy Idol wrote that it was “so tragic” followed by a broken-hearted emoji and a picture of the musician.
I’m tragic. ???? Rest in peace Taylor. Tweet embed pic.twitter.com/1rhGIQHmFZ
– BillyIdol March 26, 2022
On their Twitter account, The Smashing Pumpkins also dedicated a blog post to Taylor Hawkins wishing “the deepest sympathies to Taylor’s family, fans and of course his band.”
Taylor Hawkins 1972-2022.
Our deepest condolences to Taylor’s family, fans, and of course his band. pic.twitter.com/qlEaQK0uuiSmashingPumpkin March 26, 2022
Nickelback expressed their “total disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, bandmates, team, friends and everyone who has been affected by the music he created with the Foo Fighters, Alanis and more. This is very sad.”
In absolute disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, bandmates, team, friends and everyone who has been affected by the music he created. Tweet embed Tweet embed and many others. This is very sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
Nickelback (Nickelback) March 26, 2022
Guns N’ Roses praised the black and white photos.
missed forever. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
– Guns N’ Roses (Gunsnroses) March 26, 2022
Queen’s guitarist Brian May chose to leave a message on the social network Instagram.
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Gene Simmons chose an image of the musician playing drums and wrote, “Shocked and saddened to hear of Taylor Hawkins’ passing today! Our prayers and condolences go out to the Hawkins family, Foo Fighters, friends and fans. Sad.”
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– Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 26, 2022
Leann Rimes was just words and wrote that “he was one of my favorite people, always full of love… and will be sorely missed.”
Sunny to hear our friend and neighbor Taylor Hawkins departure. In disbelief, like everyone else. He was one of my favorite people, always full of love… and he will be sorely missed. Our hearts are with his family, to Foo’s… #RIPTaylorHawkins #FooFighters
– leann rimes cibrian (leannrimes) March 26, 2022
Ozzy Osborne also confined himself to posting a letter in which he wrote, “Taylor Hawkins was truly an amazing person and an extraordinary musician.”
. Tweet embed He was really a great person and a great musician. My heart, my love and my condolences to his wife, children, family, band and fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy
– Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) March 26, 2022
He also praised guitarist Slash and wrote that he was “devastated by the loss of our friend”.
He was devastated by the loss of our friend #Taylor Hawkins I have no words to express all the feelings I have about his death. But my heart goes out to his family. And his band and his friends. RIP Taylor ❤️ https://t.co/pkQLK5rLVF
– Slash March 26, 2022
Tom Morello chose to post a picture with Taylor Hawkins.
God bless you, Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest in peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/AkiRLF2L3e
– Tom Morello (@tmorello) March 26, 2022
Travis Baker also chose Instagram to pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins.
Musician Finneas left a message on the social network Twitter.
So sad to hear the news of Taylor Hawkins passing, what a great talent, she also didn’t need to be so kind, generous and wonderful but she was all of those things too anyway. The world was so lucky that he got his talents in the time it happened, rest in peace
– FINNEAS (finneas) March 26, 2022
Mike Portnoy also chose to celebrate Hawkins by posting pictures with him.
In shock and utter disbelief at Taylor Hawkins’ departure. I’ve always had a lot of admiration for him. An amazing drummer and a gem of a guy who’s always been fun to be around. I am very disappointed…My deepest condolences to his colleagues and family???????? #RIPTaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/a3X0k2AqYW
– Mike Portney???? (MikePortnoy) March 26, 2022
Nile Rodgers, who performed at the Estéreo Picnic Festival in Bogota, left an honest message on Twitter.
Thank you folks # Bogota MustafaHosny Oh God, Amen For love tonight. We had to play with our hearts Tweet embed & #RIPTaylorHawkins. They are one of the best bands out there. We love them and we love them all. Thanks for helping us through a difficult night. pic.twitter.com/3lbYN6p9tv
– Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) March 26, 2022
Musician and actor LL Cool J has sent a message of love and strength to the family, friends and fans of Taylor Hawkins.
Sending love and light to all the family, friends and fans of the Foo Fighters. Rest in Taylor Power. ?????????????????????????????????????????????
– LLCOOLJ (llcoolj) March 26, 2022
Singer and drummer Sheila E posted a photo of Hawkins playing drums and wrote that he was one of her favorite drummers.
I am shocked to hear of the death of Taylor Hawkins, one of my favorite drummers. Blessings to the family and the band. I am very sorry for this loss. Taylor will miss you! ?????????????????????????????????????????? #Taylor Hawkins # warriors # tabla pic.twitter.com/FJAFQOa76X
– SheilaEdrummer March 26, 2022
The Unspring shared a message that they are “shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of one of rock’s greatest drummers”.
Shocked and sad to hear of the loss of one of rock’s greatest drummers. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Taylor Hawkins tonight. pic.twitter.com/CiHWW3C11S
– offspring March 26, 2022
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