Rock legend Taylor Hawkins dies, aged 50
Rock legend Taylor Hawkins has died, aged 50.
The American musician shot to fame as the drummer for Alanis Morissette during her meteoric rise in the mid 1990s but is best known for his time as the drummer for rock band Foo Fighters for more than two decades.
The band put out a statement on Saturday afternoon, paying tribute to the artist.
"The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins," it said.
"His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with us all forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, as we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time."
It is not yet clear what caused the death.
The drummer was reportedly found dead in his hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia. The band has cancelled its planned performance in the city, a band representative confirmed to The Rolling Stone.
'Shock and disbelief': Tributes flow for Taylor Hawkins
Tributes began flowing online for the rock icon minutes after the Foo Fighters statement was posted.
In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters@Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) March 26, 2022
God bless you Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/AkiRLF2L3e
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) March 26, 2022
In absolute shock & disbelief over the the passing of Taylor Hawkins. I’ve always had so much admiration for him. Amazing drummer & a gem of a guy who was always fun to be around. I’m absolutely gutted…my deepest condolences to his bandmates & family 😥🙏 #RIPTaylorHawkinspic.twitter.com/a3X0k2AqYW
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) March 26, 2022
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