Foo Fightersin pitkäaikainen rumpali Taylor Hawkins menehtyi äkillisesti 25.3. Kolumbian Bogotássa, jossa yhtyeen oli tarkoitus konsertoida. Yhtye vahvisti suru-uutisen myöhemmin sosiaalisessa mediassa. Hän oli kuollessaan 50-vuotias.
Uutinen Hawkinsin kuolemasta on otettu raskain sydämin vastaan kollegoiden ja ystävien keskuudessa. Monet ovatkin esittäneet sosiaalisessa mediassa surunvalittelunsa ja muistaneet lämmöllä edesmennyttä rumpalia. Hawkinsin kuolemaan ovat somessa reagoineet muun muassa Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Lars Ulrich, Mike Portnoy, Charlie Benante, Wolfgang Van Halen, Gary Holt, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Mastodon, Guns N’ Roses, Slash sekä Disturbedin David Draiman.
”Tunsin Taylor Hawkinsin sekä Foo Fightersin että hänen Chevy Metal -yhtyeensä kautta ja olin onnekas saadessani jakaa lavan hänen kanssaan muutamia kertoja. Taylor ohjasi molempia bändejä kuin rekkaa. Toista hänenlaistaan ei ole. Hän oli yksi rock ’n’ rollin upeimmista hahmoista, jota kaikki rakastivat ja ehdottomasti yksi aikansa parhaimpia rumpaleita”, Alice Cooper kirjoittaa Instagramissa.
At BottleRock recently, I had the best seat in the house right above you and once again stood in amazement watching as you effortlessly steered Foo Fighters through a two hour festival set with the perfect balance of swing, swagger, bounce and insane chops.
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— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
Your phone call a week ago touched and inspired me and I will always be appreciative for you championing our community as in your parting words….
“Drummers stick together!”
Damn right brother.
Except now the community is lesser without you.Rest In Peace…
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— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
In absolute shock & disbelief over the the passing of Taylor Hawkins. I’ve always had so much admiration for him. Amazing drummer & a gem of a guy who was always fun to be around. I’m absolutely gutted…my deepest condolences to his bandmates & family 😥🙏 #RIPTaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/a3X0k2AqYW
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) March 26, 2022
. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) March 26, 2022
Forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) March 26, 2022
Speechless and Gutted. Taylor was a great guy, a dad and a husband. My heart goes out to them, Dave and the band. What awful news. https://t.co/uQdl04etlp
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) March 26, 2022
Shocked and saddened to hear @taylorhawkins has passed away today.! 😞. Our prayers and condolences go out to the Hawkins family, @foofighters friends and fans. Sad. https://t.co/Mgu2K4SJyL
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 26, 2022
I’ve seen a lot of live bands in my time and I can honestly say that I have never seen a drummer and guitar player interact in a more jovial, genuine, and entertaining way than how @taylorhawkins and #DaveGrohl did.
One of the best in history. Devastated. #RIPTaylorHawkins— David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) March 26, 2022