Foo Fighters are canceling their remaining tour dates. The band, who were set to be on tour through December, made the announcement Tuesday after the tragic death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins. “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,” the band said in their statement. “Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together.
With Love, Foo Fighters.” Foo Fighters are also set to perform at the Grammy Awards this Sunday, but it’s unclear if they will be at the show in light of Hawkins’ unexpected death.
ET has reached out to the band’s rep for comment. Foo Fighters confirmed that Hawkins died on March 22 during their most recent tour stop in Bogota, Colombia. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the statement on the band’s official social media accounts read. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.
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