Foo Fighters say they may proceed as a “totally different band going ahead” following the demise of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band took to social media on New Yr’s Eve to share a heartfelt message concerning the challenges of 2022 and provide a glimpse into what the long run might maintain for the group.
“As we are saying goodbye to probably the most tough and tragic yr that our band has ever recognized, we’re reminded of how grateful we’re for the those that 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 fashioned 27 years in the past to symbolize the therapeutic energy of music and a continuation of life. And for the previous 27 years out followers have constructed a worldwide neighborhood, a loyal help system that has helped us all get by way of the darkest of instances collectively. A spot to share our pleasure and our ache, our hopes and fears, and to affix in a refrain of life collectively by way of 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 distinct 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 after we see you once more — and we are going to 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, resort room. He was 50. Hawkins’ demise was introduced by way of a social media assertion from the band’s accounts, with no speedy explanation for demise 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 dwell on with all of us endlessly.”
Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997 following the departure of authentic 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’ demise, Foo Fighters staged a pair of all-star tribute concert events in reminiscence of the late drummer. The reveals, which came about 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.
This story first appeared on billboard.com
