Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies

Machine Gun Kelly has shared his memories of the late Taylor Hawkins and said that he wants to tell the drummer’s children that “your father is a great, great man”.The Foo Fighters drummer passed away last Friday (March 25) at the age of 50 in Bogotá, Colombia while the band were on their South American tour.Speaking on The Howard Stern Show this week, Kelly recalled meeting Hawkins in Paraguay, where they due to play at the same festival together before bad weather conditions forced the cancellation of the event, two days before the drummer’s death.“It sucked because that day was the day the Foo Fighters were playing with us on the same stage,” Kelly said. “I had texted Dave [Grohl] and he was like, ’Yes, I’m gonna come watch the show’.

Machine Gun Kelly says it was "a dream" hanging out with Taylor Hawkins two days before his death. The Foo Fighters drummer tragically died on Friday (25. 03.

Taylor Hawkins by sharing a video of the late drummer on social media.Hawkins died last Friday (March 25) at the age of 50. Confirming the news, Foo Fighters said in a statement that they were “devastated by the tragic and untimely loss” of their bandmate.“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” they continued. “Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”Many figures from the music world and beyond have shared tributes to Hawkins online, while the likes of Liam Gallagher, Elton John and Coldplay dedicated recent performances to the late musician.On Tuesday (March 29) actor and musician Stamos remembered his “pal” Hawkins by sharing a touching clip of the drummer on Instagram.“Hey kiddos,” Hawkins says at the start of the clip.

John Stamos is reeling over the loss of yet another close friend.

John Stamos took to social media to share the last text message Foo Fighters, drummer Taylor Hawkins sent him. The actor had a close friendship with the late star. The 58-year-old “Full House” alum shared on Twitter the cryptic text.

Machine Gun Kelly is remembering Taylor Hawkins.

slated to perform at the event before his unexpected death last Friday.“We will honor his memory in some way,” Jack Sussman, CBS’ executive vice president of specials, music, and live events, confirmed in a statement to Variety. “We want to figure out what is the right thing to do that is respectful to everyone involved.

John Stamos is sharing the final cryptic text he got from pal Taylor Hawkins before the drummer's untimely death.The Foo Fighters drummer passed away on March 25 in his Colombian hotel room of a suspected drug overdose. Over the weekend, John mourned and posted the last message he got from Taylor, which referenced getting together before they "die.""Ya We've yet to fully have a hang -[Gotta] put that s*** together before we die," Taylor said to John. The "Full House" star opined, "Wise words from my friend- put that s*** together!  I'm so f****** sad.  Another one gone too soon."On March 29, John also posted an Instagram video of Taylor joking that he, not the actor, should have been hired for a Geico commercial. "Stamos is a good buddy of mine — he's a good guy," Taylor said in the clip.

passed away on Wednesday following a battle with brain cancer. His wife, Kelsey Parker confirmed the news.READ: Fans heartbroken after actress Maggie Fox dies in tragic accidentIn a statement, she said: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. Our hearts are broken.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins’ body has been flown home to be reunited with his family after he died of a suspected overdose.MailOnline captured images of the black casket, which was transported by the band’s tour plane, after it flew from Los Angeles to Botoga, Columbia.Taylor’s bandmate and ex-Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was spotted looking heartbroken at LAX airport as he also arrived home. Hawkins sadly leaves behind his wife Alison and their three children, Oliver, Annabelle and Everleigh.The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Science released the drummer’s body after an autopsy and it is suspected that the influence of drugs made the musician’s heart fail, after initial results reported ten types of drug in his urine.The report stated that opioids, marijuana and benzodiazepines were all found in his body.The rest of his bandmates flew home a day after the 50-year-old was found in his hotel room at the Four Seasons Casa Medina.Taylor reportedly began to complain of chest pains before their scheduled concert in Bogota and was found unresponsive soon after.Colombian reporter Luis Carlos Velez alleged that a police officer told prosecutors he had seen a “cocaine-like white powder”.The Attorney General’s Office said: “Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office can confirm the following after the initial autopsy on the body of Taylor Hawkins, that in the toxicology test on Taylor Hawkins’ urine 10 types of substances were preliminarily found, including marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and opioids.”They continued: “The National Institute of Forensic Medicine is continuing its medical studies to be able to completely clarify the facts that led to Taylor Hawkins death.

A fond memory. John Stamos shared the final video he received from Taylor Hawkins before his sudden death while on tour in South America.

Grammys will pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins during their 2022 ceremony on Sunday (April 3).This year’s Grammys are set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this weekend, and Foo Fighters were previously announced as one of the live performers on the night.The band have since cancelled all of their upcoming live gigs “in light of the staggering loss of our brother” Hawkins, who passed away last Friday (March 25) in Bogotá, Colombia at the age of 50.Speaking to Variety in a new interview, Jack Sussman, CBS’ executive vice president of specials, music and live events, has now said that Hawkins’ memory will be honoured during this year’s Grammys.“We will honour his memory in some way,” Sussman said. “We want to figure out what is the right thing to do that is respectful to everyone involved.

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney paid tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins today after the musician sadly died last week.Sir Paul described the 50-year-old’s death as “a shock” and said the star would be “sorely missed”.Sir Paul, 79, took to Twitter today to address his 4.2 million followers, sharing a picture of himself standing next to the late musician.He wrote: “Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him.“Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was big and shiny and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to live and work alongside him.Continuing as part of a Twitter thread, he penned: “I was asked by the Foo Fighters to play on one of their tracks.“It turned out that they wanted me to play drums! - on one of Taylor’s songs.“This request came from a group with TWO amazing drummers!” the prolific songwriter shared.“It was an incredible session and cemented my relationship with Taylor and the guys.“Later they asked if I would induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.“I sang with them on Get Back.Taylor provided a powerhouse drum part. I’ll never forget that night.“All of which made it much more of a desperately sad shock to hear he had died.“So thanks Taylor for sharing some glorious minutes with me.“You were a true Rock and Roll hero and will always remain in my heart.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorJohn Legend, Carrie Underwood, J Balvin with Maria Becerra and just-announced Silk Sonic are among the performers added to Sunday’s Grammy Awards, where producers will also highlight three musical genres — gospel/Christian, tropical Latin and bluegrass — that are not traditionally part of the show. The ceremony will also feature a tribute to Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters drummer who died March 25 at the age of 50.The list of artists set to appear on the live CBS telecast from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas also include Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola and Billy Strings, who are lined up for “special segments that showcase Las Vegas and spotlight genres not historically represented on the Grammy Awards telecast,” per the Grammys.

Paul McCartney has penned a lengthy tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in Colombia last Friday (March 25).Since news of the tragic death was announced by the band, tributes have been pouring in from across the music world and beyond.McCartney – who collaborated with Foo Fighters on their 2017 album ‘Concrete and Gold’ and most recently invited them to play ‘Get Back’ with him at their 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction – has now taken to Twitter to pay an emotional tribute to Hawkins.“Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him,” his message began.“Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was big and shiny and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to live and work alongside him.”McCartney added: “I was asked by the Foo Fighters to play on one of their tracks. It turned out that they wanted me to play drums! – on one of Taylor’s songs.

Taylor Hawkins on The Late Late Show.Foo Fighters drummer Hawkins died on Friday night (March 25) at the age of 50. The band announced the news in a statement on social media; no cause of death was given.Since then, tributes have poured in online and at gigs across the world.

The Foo Fighters have confirmed that they are cancelling their upcoming tour dates following the death last weekend of drummer Taylor Hawkins.The musician, aged 50, was in Colombia when he died on Friday night, with his band due to headline the Estereo Picnic festival in the country’s capital Bogota.Hawkins had reportedly complained of chest pains and when paramedics arrived at his hotel room he was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was declared dead at the scene.The band confirmed on social media last night that they were cancelling upcoming shows – including sold out dates in the UK – following Hawkins’ death.They wrote: “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”, they added.

John Stamos is paying tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins. The actor took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video message Hawkins recorded for him recently, which showcased the famed drummer's sense of humor and charm.The video — which appears to have been recorded by Hawkins for Stamos to show to a group of youths he was with — begins with the legendary musician introducing himself, sharing, «Hey kiddos, I guess you're hanging out with Stamos today. My name is Taylor Hawkins, I play drums in the Foo Fighters.»«Stamos is good guy, he's a good buddy of mine. I really like him a lot He's great drummer.

Foo Fighters have cancelled all forthcoming tour dates following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins on Friday (25 March). The band were on tour in South America preparing to perform at a Colombian festival when Hawkins complained of chest pains.

The Foo Fighters have cancelled all tour dates following the death of bandmate Taylor Hawkins. The rock star was found dead at the age of 50 Friday (25. 03.

Jonathan Cohen Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died March 25 at age 50, took every opportunity to salute his musical heroes, the most frequently name-checked of whom were Rush’s Neil Peart, Queen’s Roger Taylor and the Police’s Stewart Copeland. Hawkins, Dave Grohl and their Foo Fighters bandmates loved nothing more than to jam with their idols, whether it be in front of 80,000 people at a London soccer stadium or in front of friends-and-family audiences at the band’s cozy Studio 606 in Los Angeles. Copeland, 69, experienced that fun firsthand on a number of occasions when he sat in with the Foos, and came to know Hawkins well as a friend over the past 15 years both on-stage and off-.