Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dead at 50
Source: Rolling Stone
Taylor Hawkins, the jovial, ferocious drummer for Foo Fighters, has died at the age of 50, according to a statement from the band.
The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins, read the message, which was posted to social media. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Foo Fighters are currently on tour in South America and were preparing to perform at Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia, a rep for the band told Rolling Stone.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Hawkins relocated to Southern California with his family in his early childhood. He first rose to prominence as the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette during the Jagged Little Pill era. The second I heard You Oughta Know, I was like, Im in that band!' Hawkins told Rolling Stone in November 2021. I just knew. Hawkins also appeared in the music videos for the singers hit singles You Oughta Know and You Learn.
After inter-studio conflict led to the departure of Foo Fighters original drummer William Goldsmith during recording sessions for the groups breakthrough album The Colour and the Shape, forcing frontman Dave Grohl to handle drumming duties, Hawkins officially joined the band in the spring of 1997. Throughout his career with Foo Fighters, Hawkins occasionally handled vocal duties, singing lead on the groups 2005 single Cold Day in the Sun and Sunday Rain from 2017s Concrete and Gold.
Read more: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/foo-fighters-drummer-taylor-hawkins-obituary-1327112/


turbinetree
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Traildogbob
(10,614 posts)Watching Taylor here made me cry, and Im a grown ass man. Im going to miss him and his passionate drumming. Im broken right now. RIP Taylor.
I just learned acoustic versions of Times Like These and Everlong. I will dedicate them in my heart to him every time I play them.
turbinetree
(25,614 posts)He had a passion for those drums, ever since he began with the FOO Fighters, this is just absolutely heartbreaking, and I also had tears , this is what they have in Varirty.....as someone who loves drums.......
https://variety.com/2022/music/news/taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters-drummer-best-performances-1235215523/
Most people forgot that he was the drummer for Alanis Morissette,
And then being inducted last year into the Rock Roll Hall of Fame.....
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/foo-fighters-rock-hall-paul-mccartney-performance-1251015/


Traildogbob
(10,614 posts)I Remember Dave and the band once at the HOF event, either accepting or presenting, honoring those that are Real Rock and rollers. I was going to search Taylor drumming for Alanis, thank you. Still in a funk this morning after the news. I will be listening to the Foo Fighters exclusively as the dogs and I stomp up into the mountain forests today., RIP Taylor, heart felt vibes to Dave and the guys. Keep the beat pounding, for Taylor.
Traildogbob
(10,614 posts)The passion and energy Alanis and Taylor put into that performance. I will need to wait before hiking, Im fired up. May hit the trail too hard. What a great way to get the day on a good vibe. Thanks.?
turbinetree
(25,614 posts)and yes this is really heartbreaking....
And that song with Alanis is just one driving song with that back beat he was providing I have to share it again....with tears....
Traildogbob
(10,614 posts)Gotta save this clip for on demand energy. And dance like nobodys watching, except my two dogs. And they look very concerned about it.
Traildogbob
(10,614 posts)On tributes to FF today. Flipped over to MTV Live and they are rockin it with Foo Fighter videos. Guess the dogs and woods may be on hold until I savor all the Dave and Taylor I can get. Nobody does better music videos than Dave et al. My senior dog is named Trail Trekker Taylor and I own 5 Taylor guitars. When I Fantasize about being a Rock Star, it isnt about a ripping guitarist, it is being Taylor on drums. But, being a Dave Grohl front man would be just fine.
Cheers to ya. Make it a good day.
turbinetree
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CentralMass
(15,904 posts)Upthevibe
(9,401 posts)This is horrible news.......... I'd seen many interviews with him and Dave Grohl and they seemed to be so close and in sync.
I wonder WTF happened?
JohnnyRingo
(19,636 posts)Even though I live in Dave Grohl's birthplace,
I loved seeing Hawkins work his kit. He was exceptionally talented, and he was so influential I don't think the band will be the same.
I may not be a big fan of FF's music, but Dave Grohl is a class act. His docs are incredible and he's very humble to his fans. I got the same vibes from Hawkins. They showed up here to christen "Dave Grohl Alley" several years ago with a free small hometown concert at a local record store.
I'm saddened by the loss to family, the band, and the future of rock.
DENVERPOPS
(10,779 posts)AZSkiffyGeek
(12,685 posts)JoanofArgh
(14,971 posts)Last edited Sat Mar 26, 2022, 05:46 AM - Edit history (3)
in Bogota. No cause of death yet.
Taylor Hawkins' death may be drug related, according to Colombian police.
The 50-year-old Foo Fighters drummer died in a hotel room at the Casa Medina in the north of the countrys capital Bogota.
The Metropolitan Police of Bogota, in a statement carried by several Colombian newspapers, said: The cause of death has yet to be established. According to those close to him, the death could be related to the consumption of drugs.
Local reports in Colombia said hotel staff called the emergency services after Taylor complained of suffering chest pains.
He was already dead by the time medical responders arrived at his hotel room.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-taylor-hawkins-death-drugs-26501677?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
littlemissmartypants
(26,648 posts)🌻🇺🇦❤🇺🇦🌻 Slava Ukraini! 🌻🇺🇦❤🇺🇦🌻
róisín_dubh
(11,956 posts)Fucking tragically sad.
Haggis 4 Breakfast
(1,456 posts)Heart attack ?
Most folks don't understand the life of the touring musician. During long tours, your normal activities, routines are gone. It's not pretty. It's not easy. Different city every day, hotel food (yeech), little time to exercise. Not a lot of down time to de-stress, relax, unwind. For some, being away from family is emotionally draining. Too many tours, back-to-back take a huge toll on the body. If your band records a great deal, you will be out there touring in support, making appearances, doing media interviews, sitting for print stories. It is a lot to take on. As you age, the whole process takes more and more out of you.
And then, a lot of musicians do not see doctors regularly, have annual check-ups, or even have adequate health insurance.
It's a rewarding career, but it's a tough life.
orleans
(35,603 posts)Violet_Crumble
(36,164 posts)The real thing is much worse. RIP Taylor.
vercetti2021
(10,432 posts)That is so sad RIP Taylor! I really love the Foo Fighters
progressoid
(50,958 posts)twodogsbarking
(12,693 posts)bamagal62
(3,749 posts)Sad. May his gentle soul R.I.P . I'm still in tears
Delphinus
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Welcome - glad you are here.
rownesheck
(2,343 posts)a few years back. Taylor and the lead singer of the band who opened for them sang a cover of "Under Pressure". It was great!
I remember his drum kit was on a platform that rose really high into the air. It was nuts.
So sad. He was a great drummer in my opinion, and seemed to have such a great time playing in that band. He certainly was fun to watch.
littlemissmartypants
(26,648 posts)I know he survived an overdose before. But I guess it doesn't really matter. If you're gone it doesn't make a difference how you got there.
Condolences to his family, friends and fans. ❤
🌻🇺🇦❤🇺🇦🌻 Slava Ukraini! 🌻🇺🇦❤🇺🇦🌻
littlemissmartypants
(26,648 posts)
Evolve Dammit
(19,992 posts)PuraVidaDreamin
(4,256 posts)He exuded passion and joy.
Rest in percussive power!
ouija
(463 posts)sop
(12,547 posts)What a loss. RIP.
zanana1
(6,341 posts)Kaleva
(38,901 posts)Below are links to some of the recent threads here about Madeline Albright.
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https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1017723480
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Looks to me that you've commented more on the passing of the drummer for the Foo Fighters then on the passing and legacy of Madeline Albright.
zanana1
(6,341 posts)I should have made that clear. I assume I'm free to do that.
Kaleva
(38,901 posts)A number of the OPs I linked to in the previous posts link to such articles.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,840 posts)isn't a surprise. Taylor Hawkins was by all appearances sober, healthy and happy, so dropping dead at age 50 in the middle of a tour is an enormous shock.
I do wonder if Taylor was still a tobacco smoker. The risk of sudden cardiac death is far higher in smokers than non-smokers. Throw in the high altitude, and he may have just had a heart attack. I remember when Robert Palmer died suddenly of a heart attack at 54. He was a heavy smoker.
zanana1
(6,341 posts)The age doesn't matter.
zanana1
(6,341 posts)I was thinking of mainstream media. Oops again.
Kaleva
(38,901 posts)zanana1
(6,341 posts)ruet
(10,084 posts)was live on a late-night program playing with Alanis Morrisette. He was incredible. His playing made me appreciate Alanis' music even more. RIP.
okojo
(76 posts)He wasn't that big of a guy, he would have these speakers in his backpack, playing music loudly, which was kind of obnoxious given, walking in the Las Virgenes Open Spaces, should be about the lack of noise.. He and I didn't get along, but he was popular in the neighborhood, and had many friends. RIP..
world wide wally
(21,835 posts)Wuddles440
(1,617 posts)Fantastically talented musician/performer and one of the of the all-time best IMHO.
SoFlaBro
(3,416 posts)This one will hurt for a while.
happybird
(5,348 posts)Not a big Foo Fighters person but have been watching a lot of interviews with Dave and Taylor recently. They seem like such good, nice, funny, genuine men.
He will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace, Taylor.
I love the part when they walk up to the Guitar Center
colorado_ufo
(5,978 posts)Very sorry to lose him at such a young age.
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)Pass Gently Taylor, and thanks so much for all the great music.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,840 posts)There is a voice mail from Taylor at the end. I get the impression the Perry and his wife may have spoken to Taylor about his drug use.
LiveToLurk
(297 posts)Now it makes sense that he was complaining of chest pain initially.
https://nypost.com/2022/03/27/taylor-hawkins-heart-weighed-double-that-of-an-average-man-report/amp/?fbclid=IwAR0Qa11sgsk1DWZK4KvmlY2twqjqpbo_nrToRe3ok_uCHRG4DfX1DIHjKe8