‘We’re Going to Be a Different Band Going Forward’

Foo Fighters have launched a year-end assertion confirming that they plan to proceed as a band following the loss of life of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Hawkins died at age 50 on March 25 whereas the band was on tour in Bogota, Columbia. The group canceled their remaining 2022 tour dates just a few days later, although they hosted and carried out at a pair of all-star tribute concert events honoring their former bandmate in September.

“As we are saying goodbye to probably the most troublesome and tragic 12 months that our band has ever recognized, we’re reminded of how grateful we’re for the those who we love and cherish most, and for the family members who’re not with us,” learn the band’s assertion. “Foo Fighters have been fashioned 27 years in the past to signify the therapeutic energy of music and a continuation of life, and for the previous 27 years, our followers have constructed a worldwide neighborhood, a loyal help system that has helped us all get via the darkest of instances collectively. A spot to share our pleasure and our ache, our hopes and fears, and to hitch a refrain of life collectively via music.” “With out Taylor, we by no means would have turn into the band that we have been – and with out Taylor, we all know that we’re going to be a special band going ahead.”

With out revealing any particular plans, the band’s assertion signifies they are going to be returning to motion “quickly” – and that Hawkins’ presence can be felt at future exhibits. “We additionally know that you simply, the followers, meant as a lot to Taylor as he meant to you. And we all know that after we see you once more — and we are going to quickly — he’ll be there in spirit with all of us each evening.”