The rock band announced Friday the death of “Fo Fighters” drummer Taylor Hawkins. He was 50 years old.
The band, founded by lead singer Dave Grohl, said in a tweet on Twitter that they were devastated by Hawkins’ untimely death.
“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with us all forever,” the band said in the statement. “Our thoughts are with his wife, children and family.”
The band’s statement did not reveal the cause of death. The rock band said that Hawkins was a beloved member of the band.
The Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform in Bogota, Colombia on Friday, but the concert was canceled.
Hawkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas and lived in California. Prior to the Foo Fighters he was with the Orange County band, then joined Sass Jordan as a drummer. He also toured with Alanis Morissette as her drummer. He joined Foo Fighters in 1997.
Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.
Grohl was the drummer for the popular and influential grunge rock band Nirvana. He founded the Foo Fighters after Kurt Cobain of Nirvana died by suicide in 1994 and Nirvana’s breakup.
Foo Fighters songs include “Best of You,” “My Hero,” “Learn to Fly,” and “All My Life,” among others.
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Liz Calvario Contributed.
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