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(NEXSTAR) – The rock band Foo Fighters, which canceled its tour earlier this year after the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, is vowing to see its ...

And we know that when we see you again — and we will soon — he’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night,” the message concluded. [Taylor Hawkins](https://thehill.com/people/taylor-hawkins/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [See All](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) Hawkins had joined Foo Fighters in 1997. [The Debrief](https://thehill.com/hilltv/the-debrief/) [Rising](https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/) [See all Hill.TV](https://thehill.com/hilltv) [See all Video](https://thehill.com/video) All remaining tour dates were subsequently canceled. [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/)

After the death of Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins in March, the band is reflecting on the last year in a touching post on social media.

The following day, the office of the Attorney General of Colombia announced that [10 substances were found in his system](https://www.today.com/news/news/authorities-investigate-foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-death-rcna21694) after a preliminary toxicology test. So lucky to have known him not just as a superstar but to have spent time watching him just be a dad and a husband!” 3 when he took his father’s place on the drums for one of Foo Fighters’ biggest hits, “My Hero.” “And we know that when we see you again—and we will soon—he’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night.” “And for the past 27 years our fans have built a worldwide community, a devoted support system that has helped us all get through the darkest of times together. “Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life,” the message continued.

Foo Fighters say they will continue as a "different band going forward" following the death of Taylor Hawkins.

Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were – and without Taylor, we know that we’re going to be a different band going forward.” “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.” And we know that when we see you again – and we will soon – he’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night.” His first album with the Foos was the multi-platinum success The Colour and the Shape. Hawkins’ death was announced through a social media statement from the band’s accounts, with no immediate cause of death given. 31) to share a heartfelt message about the challenges of 2022 and offer a glimpse into what the future may hold for the group.

Foo Fighters have shared a statement confirming they will continue without late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died last year.

[Iggy Pop’s forthcoming new album ‘Every Loser’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/iggy-pop-announces-new-album-every-loser-3346817). “There was a lot of second-hand talk in another magazine story, with people relaying things Taylor might have actually said but should have been left to friends talking amongst friends,” he said. “Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life. [Hawkins died in Bogotá, Colombia](https://www.nme.com/news/music/foo-fighters-drummer-taylor-hawkins-has-died-3190788), in March 2022 while the band were on tour in South America. [the “delicate process” of announcing and handling media coverage around Hawkins’ death](https://www.nme.com/news/music/foo-fighters-publicist-on-the-really-delicate-procedure-of-announcing-taylor-hawkins-death-it-was-really-rough-3369201). [Foo Fighters](https://www.nme.com/artists/foo-fighters) have shared a statement confirming they will continue without late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died last year.

The Foo Fighters announced they will stay together as a band and renew their worldwide tour after the death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

He also had [10 different drugs](https://nypost.com/2022/03/26/taylor-hawkins-death-may-be-tied-to-drugs-police/) in his system at the time of death. 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. [Taking to social media](https://twitter.com/foofighters/status/1609233380574646278) on Saturday to reflect on the “most difficult and tragic year that our band has ever known,” the band expressed their appreciation to “the people that we love and cherish the most, and for the loved ones who are no longer with us.” They continued, “And for the past 27 years our fans have built a worldwide community, a devoted support system that has always helped us all get through the darkest of times together. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. [Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were](https://nypost.com/2022/03/26/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-life-in-photos/?_gl=1*gpvnde*_ga*MjMyOTA4NTQ0LjE2NTQ2OTU4Njc.*_ga_0DZ7LHF5PZ*MTY3MjUwMzA2Ni4yNTYuMS4xNjcyNTEwMjA2LjAuMC4w&_ga=2.88973787.1564982307.1672196390-232908544.1654695867) — and without Taylor, we know that we’re going to be a different band going forward.”