The unexpected and sudden death of Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the band Foo Fighters, has left a great void in the world of music and Rock And Roll.
Through a statement published on the band’s social networks, this Friday the news was released that the cheerful and relentless Foo Fighters drummer passed away at the age of 50.
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022
The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and contagious laughter will live with us all forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, his children and his family, we ask that you respect his privacy with the utmost respect at this unimaginably difficult time.
Taylor passed away a few hours before his presentation at the Estéreo Picnic, a festival that takes place on the outskirts of the city of Bogotá, Colombia, since the band was on its tour of South America, where they had previously performed. in Mexico, Chile and Argentina.
The famous musician was found dead in his room at the Casa Medina hotel, where the group was staying. Although the cause of his death is still not known with certainty, according to initial inquiries, his death could be related to drug use.
The news was announced during the concert of the band Black Pumas, where the public observed a minute of silence. Meanwhile, at the scheduled time for the Foo Fighters’ performance, the fans they gathered in complete silence and began to light candles. A few minutes before midnight, the festival paid tribute to the musician and on all stages he played my heroone of the most famous songs of the rock group.
Artists like Tom Morello, Pepe Aguilar, Juanes, Gene Simmons, among many other colleagues in the media, gave their condolences on networks for the unfortunate loss of the drummer.
For the moment, the band has canceled its presentation at the Estéreo Picnic festival and they have not yet spoken about future presentations or what is coming for the band after Hawkins’ death.