Paul McCartney pays emotional tribute to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins after 'sudden death'

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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.