Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins

2022 - 5 - 18

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Chad Smith and Matt Cameron apologise to Foo Fighters for Taylor ... (NME.com)

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.

Chad Smith and Matt Cameron apologise for Taylor Hawkins touring ... (Radio X)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer and Pearl Jam percussionist have apologised to the Foo Fighters and Taylor Hawkins family over recent comments made about ...

They added: "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. He concluded: "I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families. Taylor was a dear friend, and a next level artist.

Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins was 'weary of the whole game' before ... (Economic Times)

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 criticize article on Foo Fighters drummer ... (Fox News)

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.

Taylor Hawkins' Fellow Drummers Incensed Over Report About His ... (GQ Magazine)

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.

Taylor Hawkins' Friends Slam Rolling Stone Article About Foo ... (E! Online)

Friends of Taylor Hawkins are speaking out after the release of Rolling Stone's article detailing the late Foo Fighters star's final days, ...

Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time." The Foo Fighters and their management also declined interviews and stated, "Through a representative, they dispute Hawkins' friends' characterizations of how he was feeling." I am truly sorry to have taken part in this interview and 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," Chad said. It also revealed that Taylor allegedly felt "vexed by the physicality required to play nearly three-hour concerts night after night." I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families.

Taylor Hawkins: Pearl Jam drummer walks back comments in ... (CNN)

Pearl Jam's drummer Matt Cameron says his quotes in a "Rolling Stone" article that published about Taylor Hawkins' final days were "taken out of context."

I am truly sorry to have taken part in an interview and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration," he added. I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families. My quotes were taken out of context and shaped into a narrative I had never intended," Cameron wrote.