Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters drummer

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2022 Grammys to Honor Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins (TV Insider)

The band was added to performers' list the day before the drummer died.

Foo Fighters had been added to the list of performers this year on March 24, but the band canceled upcoming tour dates on March 29, sharing a post on their Instagram. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned,” reads the statement. Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola, and Billy Strings are set to perform in special segments showcasing Las Vegas and spotlighting genres not historically represented during the telecast. We’ll be planning right up until the very end.”

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When Foo Fighters Asked Paul McCartney to Play Drums on a ... (Loudwire)

"Taylor's sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him," McCartney said. "Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was ...

He added, "Later they asked if I would induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I sang with them on 'Get Back.' Taylor provided a powerhouse drum part. But Hawkins wasn't just a Foo Fighter. Before Foos, he backed Alanis Morissette and Sass Jordan, among others. He continued, "I was asked by the Foo Fighters to play on one of their tracks. Remembering Grohl's past words about Hawkins, the Foos leader once said it was " love at first sight" when he met the musician. "Taylor's sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him," McCartney said. It was an incredible session and cemented my relationship with Taylor and the guys."

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Body of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins flown back to US (New York Post)

The casket carrying the body of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was seen being loaded onto the band's plane for the somber flight back to the US, ...

“Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. Medical authorities in Colombia have stated that Hawkins had apparently suffered from an enlarged heart muscle, possibly leading to cardiac arrest, and also reportedly had 10 different drugs in his system at the time of his death. Hawkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room before the band was scheduled to play a show in Bogota on Friday. From there, they had planned dates throughout the Americas and Europe.

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Paul McCartney shares tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor ... (Far Out Magazine)

Paul McCartney has shared an emotional tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and remembered his times in the studio with his late friend.

“All of which made it much more of a desperately sad shock to hear he had died. Macca continued: “I was asked by the Foo Fighters to play on one of their tracks. Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was big and shiny and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to live and work alongside him.”

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Paul McCartney Remembers Taylor Hawkins in Emotional Tribute (NBC10 Boston)

Paul McCartney penned an emotional tribute to Taylor Hawkins, the long-time drummer for the Foo Fighters.

The Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October 2021. His first tweet read: "Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him. Many musicians have shared their condolences and memories with the long-time Foo Fighters drummer, including Travis Barker, John Stamos, Miley Cyrus and now, Paul McCartney.

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John Stamos Shares Video Message from Late Foo Fighters Rocker ... (PEOPLE.com)

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died on Friday at age 50 at his hotel in Colombia.

"His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever." But I am the best stick flipper around, sorry Stamos," he continued. Local authorities said an ambulance was dispatched to his hotel after he complained of chest pains, and paramedics' attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.

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Paul McCartney pens a touching tribute to Taylor Hawkins (The A.V. Club)

The former Beatle got to play drums on the Foo Fighters' "Sunday Rain," a song Taylor Hawkins sang lead vocals on.

And he played amazingly, and I got to sing on it. Later they asked if I would induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I sang with them on ‘Get Back’. Taylor provided a powerhouse drum part. I was asked by the Foo Fighters to play on one of their tracks.

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Body Of FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS Flown Back ... (Metal Addicts)

The casket carrying the body of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died last Friday at a hotel in Colombia, was flown back to the U.S. on Tuesday ...

Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. FOO FIGHTERS‘ tour manager Gus Brandt reportedly remained in Colombia after the surviving members of the band returned to the U.S. a day after the 50-year-old musician was found dead at the Four Seasons Casa Medina. The casket carrying the body of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died last Friday at a hotel in Colombia, was flown back to the U.S. on Tuesday (March 29), Daily Mail reports.

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Grammys to 'honor memory' of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins (New York Post)

The late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will be honored during the 2022 Grammy Awards broadcast on Sunday. He and the rest of the band were previously ...

“We will honor his memory in some way,” Jack Sussman, CBS’ executive vice president of specials, music, and live events, confirmed in a statement to Variety. “We want to figure out what is the right thing to do that is respectful to everyone involved. We’ll be planning right up until the very end.” The late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will be honored during the 2022 Grammy Awards broadcast on Sunday, April 3.

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Machine Gun Kelly recalls hanging out with Foo Fighters drummer ... (97.9 WRMF)

Machine Gun Kelly says he had a moment with the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, just days before before his untimely passing.

MGK also said the two talked about family, adding, “He was so proud of his kids… “The last thing he had said was, ‘I’m just so bummed I didn’t get to see you guys play,'” MGK added. Kelly told Howard Stern he was with 20 friends when he ran into the band just two days before Hawkins died.

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Queen drummer Roger Taylor dedicates OBE to Foo Fighters' Taylor ... (MusicRadar)

The rock icon was presented with the honour by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on 30 March. The Queen drummer's ...

Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. "We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. We’re going to miss him so much.”

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Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins' Casket Arrives In Los Angeles (TMZ)

The plain-black casket was loaded onto the chartered 757 jet Tuesday at the El Dorado Airport in Bogota, Colombia ... he arrived at LAX later the same day.

The remains of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins have arrived in L.A. on the bands private plane, and the emotions from the group are palpable. Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota Friday, the same day the Foo Fighters were supposed to headline Stereo Picnic Festival in Colombia. The band broke the news to fans, saying, "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever." Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins Casket Arrives In L.A. ... Days After Drummer's Death The plain-black casket was loaded onto the chartered 757 jet Tuesday at the El Dorado Airport in Bogota, Colombia ... he arrived at LAX later the same day. Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins' Casket Arrives In Los Angeles

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