The music trade is paying tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters’ long-time drummer.
The 50-year-old’s loss of life was introduced in a tweet from the band posted at 2pm at this time (AEDT).
“The Foo Fighters household is devastated by the tragic and premature lack of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the tweet learn.
“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will dwell on with all of us endlessly. Our hearts exit to his spouse, kids and household, and we requested that their privateness be handled with the utmost respect on this unimaginably troublesome time.”
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Candles have been lit on the stage the place the band have been set to play tonight, on the Competition Estéreo in Colombia, as tributes to the musician poured in from around the globe.
Travis Barker shared an emotional publish, sharing reminiscences of their excursions round Australia collectively.
“I haven’t got the phrases. Unhappy to jot down this or to by no means see you once more,” he started.
“We toured along with Blink and Foo’s in Australia and I’ve the perfect reminiscences of smoking cigarettes within the restroom of flights we have been on collectively and watching your set each evening.
“To say I am going to miss you my good friend is not sufficient. Until the subsequent time we speak drums and smoke within the boys room … Relaxation In Peace.”
Jimmy Barnes shared a photograph of the Foo Figher’s rocking out on stage throughout their efficiency in Geelong earlier this month, with Hawkins beating a bass drum with Michael Gudinski’s face on it.
“I’m shocked to listen to the horrible information that Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters has handed away. My Coronary heart goes out to his household and band. It is a unhappy day”
Whereas Gudinski’s Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring wrote in a publish: “Vale Taylor Hawkins. Our hearts are breaking for his household and associates.”
Rage In opposition to the Machine guitarist Tom Morello paid tribute to the drummer in a tweet, sharing a photograph of himself and Hawkins standing alongside Jane’s Habit’s Perry Farrell.
“God bless you Taylor Hawkins,” the musician mentioned. “I cherished your spirit and your unstoppable rock energy. Relaxation In Peace my good friend.”
Iconic musician Billy Idol took to Twitter to recollect the drummer writing, “So tragic. Relaxation in Peace Taylor.”
Canadian rock band Nickelback tweeted: “In utter disbelief on the information of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his household, his bandmates, his crew, his associates and everybody that was ever touched by the music he created … That is so extremely unhappy.”
Gene Simmons mentioned he was “shocked and saddened” to listen to the information.
“Our prayers and condolences exit to the Hawkins household, @foofighters, associates and followers. Unhappy,” he tweeted.
Ozzy Osbourne mentioned, “@TaylorHawkins was really an important particular person and an incredible musician. My coronary heart, my love and my condolences exit to his spouse, his kids, his household, his band and his followers. See you on the opposite aspect – Ozzy.”
The Smashing Pumpkins paid tribute, providing their sympathies to Hawkin’s household, his followers and the band.
Musician and producer Finneas O’Connell, Billie Elish’s brother, known as Hawkins “sort and beneficiant”.
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Actor Chad Michael Murray acknowledged the drummer’s household, tweeting, “So unhappy for his spouse and children. Praying for you all.”
He known as Hawkins “one of many nicest people you’d ever meet.”
Hawkins joined the band in 1997 and was a stalwart member of the group.
The gifted drummer was an lively and charismatic presence on stage, in interviews and of their video clips.
In 2001, Hawkins survived a heroin overdose which left him comatose for 2 weeks. Earlier than becoming a member of The Foo Fighters he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette. He’s survived by his spouse and three kids.
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