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In a new Rolling Stone piece, it's alleged that Taylor Hawkins talked to Dave Grohl about lessening his time with Foo Fighters because of an intense tour ...

“The fact that he finally spoke to Dave and really told him that he couldn’t do this and that he wouldn’t do it anymore, that was freeing for him,” an anonymous colleague and friend of Hawkins added. Nearly two months after the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, Rolling Stone has published a lengthy story that gives further perspective into his final days as a Foo Fighter. Among the dozens of close friends interviewed for the piece, several alleged that Hawkins had struggled for several years, both mentally and physically, with the band’s unrelenting tour schedule, which culminated in a recent conversation with Dave Grohl. “He had a heart-to-heart with Dave and, yeah, he told me that he ‘couldn’t fucking do it anymore’ — those were his words,” Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron explained. That did take a year of working up the guts to do.” While Grohl declined to comment to Rolling Stone, a Foo Fighters representative disputed the “characterizations” made by Hawkins’s friends and denied he ever raised issues with Grohl or the band’s management prior to his passing.

"He 'couldn't fucking do it anymore,'" Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron attests.

“The fact that he finally spoke to Dave and really told him that he couldn’t do this and that he wouldn’t do it anymore, that was freeing for him,” the friend says. That did take a year of working up the guts to do.” “That was one of the straws that broke the camel’s back,” Smith says.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam drummers distanced themselves from a Rolling Stone article, where they discussed Hawkins' privately expressed ...

Cameron and Smith were two of four sources in the article who discussed Hawkins’ apparent anxiety and concerns about the Foo Fighters’ touring schedule in his final months. Instead, the story they wrote was sensationalized and misleading, and had I known I never would have agreed to participate. I am truly sorry to have taken part in this interview and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration.”

Drummers Matt Cameron and Chad Smith are speaking out against a story about the final days of their friend, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Instead, the story they wrote was sensationalized and misleading, and had I known I never would have agreed to participate. "He was dehydrated and all kinds of stuff." I am truly sorry to have taken part in this interview and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration." "I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families. So you’ve got to really be cognizant of the business side of something when it’s that big and that has inherent pressure, just like any business." "So I guess they did come to some understanding, but it just seems like the touring schedule got even crazier after that."

Cameron adds, "I miss him. I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families. I am truly sorry to have taken part in this ...

"He finally spoke to Dave and really told him that he couldn't do this and that he wouldn't do it anymore," they said. "He was dehydrated and all kinds of stuff." "When I agreed to take part in the Rolling Stone article about Taylor, I assumed it would be a celebration of his life and work," he says. I apologize to his family and musical friends." "Taylor was one of my best friends and I would do anything for his family," Smith says. I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families.

Matt Cameron and Chad Smith have issued a statement regarding quotes attributed to them in the Rolling Stone feature piece on Taylor Hawkins.

I am truly sorry to have taken part in this interview, and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration.” Instead, the story they wrote was sensationalized and misleading and had I known I never would have agreed to participate. I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave [Grohl] and the Foo Fighters families.

Chad Smith and Matt Cameron have distanced themselves from a Rolling Stone article in which they're quoted on Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins.

“Instead, the story they wrote was sensationalized and misleading, and had I known I never would have agreed to participate. I am truly sorry to have taken part in this interview, and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration.” “I was asked by Rolling Stone to share some memories of our time together, which I thought was going to be the loving tribute he deserved. Representatives for Foo Fighters reportedly commented “That is not true” when asked about Hawkins losing consciousness on the flight. “He was dehydrated and all kinds of stuff.” The Rolling Stone story, citing Hawkins’ friends – including Smith and Cameron – asserts that Hawkins had grown increasingly uncomfortable with the band’s touring schedule.

Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters, died in March at the age of 50 while on tour with his band.

Hawkins never expressed any reservations about the tour itinerary, according to Foo Fighter reps. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Mirror has also reached out to the band's representatives. According to renowned Colombian weekly magazine Semana, the late star had a circulatory collapse after bingeing on a mix of substances. Mirror has also reached out to the band's representatives.

Taylor Hawkins' friends walked back comments made in a Rolling Stone article. Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron claimed his interview with the outlet was taken ...

"His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever," the statement added. The drummer wrote on Instagram: "When I agreed to take part in the Rolling Stone article about Taylor, I assumed it would be a celebration of his life and work. Instead, the story they wrote was sensationalized and misleading, and had I known I never would have agreed to participate. I apologize to his family and musical friends for any pain this may have caused. "I miss him," he added. Hawkins' death was announced by the band on March 25.

The sudden death of 50-year-old Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who was found in a Bogota, Columbia hotel room shortly before a concert in late March, ...

Following the incident, Smith said that Hawkins had told him “I can’t do it like this anymore.” As Pitchfork noted, singer Sass Jordan, who spoke about similar topics related to Hawkins, shared the article on Facebook and has not publicly objected as yet. Now a Rolling Stone feature on Hawkins’ life which includes allegations that he was uncomfortable with the band’s aggressive touring schedule has sparked a backlash from the band.