Le batteur des FOO FIGHTERS, Taylor Hawkins, est décédé à l'âge de 50 ans.
Le groupe a confirmé son décès dans un communiqué ce vendredi soir 25 mars.
"La famille FOO FIGHTERS est dévastée par la perte tragique et prématurée de notre bien-aimé Taylor Hawkins", lit-on dans le message. "Son esprit musical et son rire contagieux vivront avec nous tous pour toujours.
"Nos pensées vont à sa femme, ses enfants et sa famille, et nous demandons que leur vie privée soit traitée avec le plus grand respect en cette période incroyablement difficile."
Les FOO FIGHTERS étaient en tournée en Amérique du Sud au moment de la mort de Hawkins et se préparaient à se produire à Bogota, en Colombie, vendredi. Ce concert a depuis été annulé.
La cause du décès de Taylor n'a pas été révélée.
Né à Fort Worth, au Texas, Hawkins a rejoint FOO FIGHTERS en 1997. Avant cela, il a joué avec le groupe SYLVIA du comté d'Orange et a également fait partie du groupe d'accompagnement de Sass Jordan. Il a également tourné avec Alanis Morissette en tant que batteur.
Hawkins a été intronisé au Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame l'année dernière en tant que membre des FOO FIGHTERS.
Le travail le plus récent de Hawkins avec FOO FIGHTERS comprenait l'album "Medicine At Midnight" de l'année dernière, une collection de reprises des BEE GEES et le film d'horreur "Studio 666" de FOO FIGHTERS.
Le projet solo de Hawkins TAYLOR HAWKINS AND THE COATTAIL RIDERS a sorti son premier album en 2006, puis, "Get The Money", en 2019. D'autres projets parallèles comprenaient THE BIRDS OF SATAN et le groupe de reprises de rock classique CHEVY METAL. Plus récemment, il a formé le supergroupe NHC avec les membres de JANE'S ADDICTION Dave Navarro et Chris Chaney.
Hawkins a passé deux semaines dans le coma en 2001 après une overdose à Londres. Il a dit plus tard à Kerrang! magazine : "Chacun a son propre chemin et je suis allé trop loin, ajoutant qu'il croyait autrefois au "mythe de vivre pleinement et vite, mourir jeune".
"Je ne suis pas ici pour prêcher sur le fait de ne pas consommer de drogue, parce que j'adorais consommer de la drogue, mais j'ai juste perdu le contrôle pendant un moment et ça m'a presque eu", a-t-il déclaré.
Dans une interview accordée à Beats 1 en 2018, il a déclaré : "Il n'y a pas de fin heureuse avec les drogues dures", mais a refusé de donner des détails sur sa sobriété. "Je ne discute pas vraiment de la façon dont je vis ma vie à cet égard", a-t-il déclaré. "J'ai mon système qui fonctionne pour moi."
Hawkins laisse dans le deuil sa femme Alison, qu'il a épousée en 2005, et leurs trois enfants : Oliver Shane, Annabelle et Everleigh.
Paul Stanley (KISS), Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello et Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) font partie des musiciens qui ont réagi sur les réseaux sociaux au décès du batteur des FOO FIGHTERS Taylor Hawkins.
Thank you Taylor..
Thank you for always having the biggest warmest smile on your face and for lighting up every room with your infectious energy and good vibes.
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— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
At BottleRock recently, I had the best seat in the house right above you and once again stood in amazement watching as you effortlessly steered Foo Fighters through a two hour festival set with the perfect balance of swing, swagger, bounce and insane chops.
(2/3)— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
Your phone call a week ago touched and inspired me and I will always be appreciative for you championing our community as in your parting words….
“Drummers stick together!”
Damn right brother.
Except now the community is lesser without you.Rest In Peace…
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— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
Speechless and Gutted. Taylor was a great guy, a dad and a husband. My heart goes out to them, Dave and the band. What awful news. https://t.co/uQdl04etlp
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) March 26, 2022
Tragic news. RIP Taylor Hawkins. God bless his family, band mates, and friends. pic.twitter.com/ibXsHD0UG1
— Peter Criss (@PeterCriss) March 26, 2022
Shocked and saddened to hear @taylorhawkins has passed away today.! ?. Our prayers and condolences go out to the Hawkins family, @foofighters friends and fans. Sad. https://t.co/Mgu2K4SJyL
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 26, 2022
Forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) March 26, 2022
. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side - Ozzy
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) March 26, 2022
Shocked & saddened to learn of the passing of @taylorhawkins My condolences to his family & the @foofighters family. RIP
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) March 26, 2022
In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) March 26, 2022
I’ve seen a lot of live bands in my time and I can honestly say that I have never seen a drummer and guitar player interact in a more jovial, genuine, and entertaining way than how @taylorhawkins and #DaveGrohl did.
One of the best in history. Devastated. #RIPTaylorHawkins— David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) March 26, 2022
R.I.P. Taylor…?????? pic.twitter.com/QYOf7znQQK
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) March 26, 2022
????? pic.twitter.com/xIFuUsplQl
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) March 26, 2022
God bless you Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/AkiRLF2L3e
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) March 26, 2022
Crushing news ?
Never met but admired greatly, his kindness & earnestness was contagious even from afar & such a talent - few could drum for #DaveGrohl (who has now suffered two losses of key members of historic bands). And this?
RIP #TaylorHawkins ??https://t.co/1S2IrK8XYa https://t.co/ecmA6DQrz6 pic.twitter.com/En8fTPAeL9— Alex Skolnick ?? (@AlexSkolnick) March 26, 2022
Omg…so bummed about the passing of Taylor Hawkins. Was the nicest guy when I met him, and he was such an influential drummer. My heart goes out to his family, the Foo Fighters, and everyone affected by the loss of a legend. ?
— CC (@christiancoma) March 26, 2022
no words ?
— JOELMADDEN (@JoelMadden) March 26, 2022
I can’t claim to have known him well, but we always hugged when we ran into each other. He was such a sweet & funny guy. I am gutted. Such a loss! My thoughts & heartfelt sorrow go out to his family & friends. https://t.co/rTnBAe8HuZ
— Gnudz (@TheGnudz) March 26, 2022
If you want to know Taylor Hawkins a bit better, I highly recommend watching the Foo Fighters doc, Back and Forth & the Alanis Morrisette doc, Jagged. What a beautiful guy.
— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) March 26, 2022
In absolute shock & disbelief over the the passing of Taylor Hawkins. I’ve always had so much admiration for him. Amazing drummer & a gem of a guy who was always fun to be around. I’m absolutely gutted…my deepest condolences to his bandmates & family ?? #RIPTaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/a3X0k2AqYW
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) March 26, 2022
Shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of one of rock’s greatest drummers. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Taylor Hawkins tonight. pic.twitter.com/CiHWW3C11S
— The Offspring (@offspring) March 26, 2022
Rest In Peace @taylorhawkins ? condolences to the Hawkins family, @foofighters - friends and fans https://t.co/xbQNtoFS5o
— BODY COUNT (@BodyCountBand) March 26, 2022
Sending love and light to @taylorhawkins family + the @foofighters family✌?❤️
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) March 26, 2022
Oh no ??? https://t.co/oyhJQ2NPpU
— ? OTEP SHAMAYA ? (@otepofficial) March 26, 2022
? Rest in Peace Taylor. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and bandmates in this horrendous time. pic.twitter.com/C179VgqdA2
— Bad Wolves (@badwolves) March 26, 2022
What???
Can’t believe I need to say RIP to this guy now…Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dead at 50 - Rolling Stone https://t.co/4JnAtbowID
— Steve Conte (@SteveConteNYC) March 26, 2022
Absolutely speechless... what an incredible talent & loss to the music world. Prayers & condolences to his family... may he rest in peace. ??? pic.twitter.com/215Dmsh4jD
— Mike Orlando (@MikeOrlando1) March 26, 2022
My homie Evan just text me about this. This is fucking crazy. https://t.co/lKVSy7E3sH
— Cristian Machado (@therealcmachado) March 26, 2022
?. Rest easy. pic.twitter.com/i4qDCWBEXx
— Travis Miguel (@Travismiguel) March 26, 2022
Taylor Hawkins 1972-2022.
Our deepest sympathies to Taylor’s family, his fans, and of course his band. pic.twitter.com/qlEaQK0uui— The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) March 26, 2022
Saw this online and was praying it was a rumor! My heart goes out to Taylors friends and family. #RIP https://t.co/tK00YZPyfN
— ΛSHBΛ (@DjASHBA) March 26, 2022
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