Foo Fighters informed on Saturday that the band will continue after drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death in March, telling fans that they will see them “soon”
In a heartfelt message on their social media accounts, the band paid tribute to Hawkins as it indicated it would continue to perform, “As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year that our band has ever known, we are reminded of how thankful we are for the people that we love and cherish most, and for the loved ones who are no longer with us.
Also Read | Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler sued for sexually assaulting minor in 1970s
“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. We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he meant to you. 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 statement added.
Dave Grohl-led Foo Fighters have performed in several tribute concerts for Hawkins over the past several months. Grohl has stepped in as drummer, as well as Hawkins’ son Oliver, in one performance.
Also Read | Who was Richard Ross? Former Dick and Jane Family Orchestra guitarist and TV writer-director dies aged 70
Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room on March 25 this year in Bogota, Columbia, where the band had been due to play at a festival. He was 50. The cause of death was not revealed.
Also Read | Andrew Tate, brother Tristan to be held in custody for 30 days: Romanian court
He joined Foo Fighters in 1997 after two years as the drummer for Alanis Morissette. He quickly became an integral part of the rock band’s sound and image. To honor Hawkins, Grohl organized two star-studded tribute concerts in London and Los Angeles which featured performances from Morissette, Joan Jett, Travis Barker, Josh Homme, Wolfgang Van Halen, Pink, Miley Cyrus, Stewart Copeland, and Chad Smith including members of Queen, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Soundgarden, Rush, Metallica, and Black Sabbath.
