“Let's take this time to grieve, heal, pull our loved ones close, and appreciate all the music and memories we've made together,” the band write
Foo Fighters has canceled all upcoming tour dates following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Issuing a statement to media outlets and social media yesterday, the band wrote: "It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. Huh.
"We regret and share in the despair that we may not see each other as planned. Instead, let's take this time to grieve, to heal, to bring our loved ones closer, and all that Do it to appreciate the music and the memories we've made together. With love, Foo Fighters."
Subsequent toxicology reports from Colombian authorities showed traces of 10 different substances in Hawkins' body at the time of his death, including opioids, marijuana, and anti-depressants.
A statement from the Colombian Attorney General's office said that the National Institute of Forensic Medicine "continues to conduct the medical studies necessary to determine the cause of death", adding that it will "in a reasonable amount of time take the findings of forensic examinations". duly informed".
Foo Fighters was supposed to begin touring North America in May, but has now been cancelled.
The band was also scheduled to perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards on April 4. However, there has been no update from the Recording Academy on the status of the performance - although it has paid tribute directly to Hawkins, calling him "the heart of [the Fighters'] propulsion system" - all upcoming shows have been canceled. More than likely means the band will not perform at the ceremony.
After a stint as touring drummer for Sass Jordan and Alanis Morissette, Hawkins joined the Foo Fighters lineup in 1997, shortly after the band recorded their sophomore album, The Color and the Shape. He remained a member of the Dave Grohl-led organization until his death, appearing on each of the band's albums since then.
Upon news of his passing, the band wrote in tribute: "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. We extend our condolences to his wife, children and family, and we wish this unimaginable Their privacy should be treated with the utmost respect, especially in difficult times.”
Hawking's death has drawn widespread tribute from the music community. Last weekend, Wolfgang Van Halen's mammoth WVH honored the drummer by performing a cover of Foo Fighters My Hero during a show.
Tom Morello, Brian May, John Mayer, and Ozzy Osbourne have also paid tribute, with Mayer calling Hawkins "a prolific musician, sweetheart, and an inspiration to millions—many of whom began drumming because of him".
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash recently dedicated a live rendition of his song Starlight to Hawkins during a performance with Miles Kennedy and the Conspirators. “He was a great fucking boy. A fucking sweetheart,” he told the Orlando crowd. “He was a really good friend and a kickass drummer.”