Foo Fighters say they may proceed as a “totally different band going ahead” following the dying of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band took to social media on New Yr’s Eve (Dec. 31) to share a heartfelt message concerning the challenges of 2022 and provide a glimpse into what the longer term might maintain for the group.
“As we are saying goodbye to essentially the most troublesome and tragic yr that our band has ever recognized, we’re reminded of how grateful we’re for the people who we love and cherish most, and for the family members who’re not with us,” the Foos started their assertion on Twitter.
“Foo Fighters have been shaped 27 years in the past to characterize the therapeutic energy of music and a continuation of life. And for the previous 27 years out followers have constructed a worldwide group, a faithful help system that has helped us all get by the darkest of occasions collectively. A spot to share our pleasure and our ache, our hopes and fears, and to hitch in a refrain of life collectively by music. With out Taylor, we by no means would have change into the band that we have been – and with out Taylor, we all know that we’re going to be a unique band going ahead.”
The band continued, “We additionally know that you just, the followers, meant as a lot to Taylor as he meant to you. And we all know that once we see you once more – and we’ll quickly – he’ll be there in spirit with all of us each evening.”
In late March, the beloved Foos drummer was discovered useless in his Bogotá, Colombia, lodge room. He was 50. Hawkins’ dying was introduced by a social media assertion from the band’s accounts, with no instant explanation for dying given.
“The Foo Fighters household is devastated by the tragic and premature lack of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the assertion learn. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will reside on with all of us ceaselessly.”
Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997 following the departure of unique drummer William Goldsmith. Hawkins had beforehand loved a stint taking part in in Alanis Morissette’s band on a tour supporting her juggernaut Jagged Little Capsule album. His first album with the Foos was the multi-platinum success The Color and the Form.
Within the months following Hawkins’ dying, Foo Fighters staged a pair of all-star tribute concert events in reminiscence of the late drummer. The reveals, which passed off in London and Los Angeles, featured appearances by Travis Barker, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Liam Gallagher, Lars Ulrich, and dozens extra.
Learn Foo Fighters’ full 2022 year-end put up on Twitter under.
