Taylor Hawkins' friends criticize article on Foo Fighters drummer after his death

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Taylor Hawkins' friends criticized a Rolling Stone article about the drummer's final days leading up to his death. The article included interviews with 20 of Hawkins' friends, although his family and members of the Foo Fighters declined to participate.

Hawkins' death was announced by the band on March 25. Rolling Stone's work focused on Hawkins' mental health struggle and used quotes by Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

Cameron had told the outlet that Hawkins had spoken with Dave Grohl about the upcoming tour schedule and how he couldn't keep up. "He had a heart-to-heart with Dave and, yeah, he told me that he ‘couldn’t f---ing do it anymore’ – those were his words," Cameron told the Rolling Stone. "So I guess they did come to some understanding, but it just seems like the touring schedule got even crazier after that." Friends of Taylor Hawkins criticized a Rolling Stone article examining the drummer's final days before his death. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)  Cameron criticized the outlet for taking his interview "out of context." The drummer wrote on Instagram: "When I agreed to take part in the Rolling Stone article about Taylor, I assumed it would be a celebration of his life and work.

My quotes were taken out of context and shaped into a narrative I never intended.Taylor was a dear friend, and a next level artist." "I miss him," he added. "I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families." "I am truly sorry to have taken part in this interview and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration." The Foo Fighters announced.