DVD Talk Forum - Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters dead at 50 (2024)

Originally Posted by Mike86(Post 14081920)

I wonder how this changes the band going forward. I know that Hawkins and Grohl were close, and Hawkins was the longest standing member. I wonder if they’ll take a lengthy break or if they’ll carry forward or what. Hopefully they don’t break up.

Originally Posted by Mike86(Post 14081920)

I wonder how this changes the band going forward. I know that Hawkins and Grohl were close, and Hawkins was the longest standing member. I wonder if they’ll take a lengthy break or if they’ll carry forward or what. Hopefully they don’t break up.

Originally Posted by Mike86(Post 14081920)

...I know that Hawkins and Grohl were close, and Hawkins was the longest standing member.

Originally Posted by Chrisedge(Post 14082120)

Incorrect, Nate is the longest standing member (Only OG member left)

Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca(Post 14082186)

I don't think Grohl can live a life without performing or playing music and it would be hard to start or create another new band.

Organized in conjunction with Hawkins’ family, the shows will feature performances from the late drummer’s peers and idols

Evan MinskerJun 8 2022

Foo Fighters and the Hawkins family have announced two Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. The shows commemorating the band’s late drummer are set to take place September 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and September 27 at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. The announcement promises performances from Hawkins’ peers and idols, with the lineup to be announced at a future date.

Ahead of the concerts, Hawkins’ wife Alison released a statement for the first time since the musician’s death:

My deepest thanks and admiration go out to the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown our beloved Taylor. Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief.

As Taylor’s wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to “knocking your socks off” during every performance. Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and valued his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them. We consider every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family.

Taylor’s endearing spirit and deep love of music will live on forever through the collaborations he so enjoyed having with other musicians and the catalog of songs he contributed to and created.

In celebration of his life, it is now up to all of us who loved him most to honor Taylor’s legacy and the music he gave us.

Thank you all again for your love and sympathy. Taylor loved all of you & we love you too.

With gratitude,
Alison Hawkins

Hawkins died in March at age 50. He was on the road with Foo Fighters at the time in Bogotá, Colombia, ahead of a scheduled performance at Festival Estéreo Picnic. An official cause of death is still pending. Hawkins’ friends, including Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron, recently spoke about Hawkins’ final days (and later apologized for speaking).

The London concert will include performances from members of Queen, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age, Oasis, and more

Rob ArcandAug 17 2022

In June, Foo Fighters announced that they were working with the Hawkins family to organize tribute concerts for the late Taylor Hawkins. Today (August 17), Paramount+ has announced that it is partnering with Foo Fighters and the Hawkins family to bring the first of two tribute events to viewers.

The first concert will take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3. Paramount will broadcast the event live on Paramount+ in the U.S., on Pluto TV internationally, and on MTV’s YouTube channels. The concert will also be available on-demand via Paramount+ starting September 3, with streaming options available on Pluto TV and MTV on-demand beginning the week of September 5.

The first event will feature performances from Liam Gallagher, Josh Homme, Travis Barker, Chrissie Hyde, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Supergrass, Mark Ronson, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, and more. Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich, Blink-182‘s Travis Barker, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Kesha, and Dave Grohl‘s daughter Violet have also been added to the lineup. Proceeds from the September 3 concert will go to two charities chosen by the Hawkins family: Music Support and MusiCares. The London concert will be followed by another tribute concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 27.

“Music is a powerful connector and we are honored to commemorate Taylor Hawkins’ enduring legacy,” Paramount CEO Bob Bakish shared in a statement. “From our broad mix of platforms to the universal strength of our brands, Paramount is uniquely positioned to maximize the reach and impact of content worldwide, and we look forward to sharing this meaningful music experience with audiences across every touchpoint.”

Hawkins died in March while on tour with Foo Fighters in Bogotá, Colombia. His cause of is still pending. He was 50 years old. In the days following his death, Hawkins’ friends Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam) discussed his final days. Both friends later apologized for the quotes they gave in the interview.

Originally Posted by Hazel Motes(Post 14149503)

This probably shouldn’t be my takeaway, but Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are performing?????? Who’s drumming?????????? I really hope it’s not Dave.

Originally Posted by Toddarino(Post 14149759)

Hopefully Them Crooked Vultures play some songs together.

Originally Posted by Hazel Motes(Post 14149503)

This probably shouldn’t be my takeaway, but Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are performing?????? Who’s drumming?????????? I really hope it’s not Dave.

Originally Posted by Hazel Motes(Post 14149503)

This probably shouldn’t be my takeaway, but Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are performing?????? Who’s drumming?????????? I really hope it’s not Dave.

Originally Posted by Hazel Motes(Post 14149503)

This probably shouldn’t be my takeaway, but Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are performing?????? Who’s drumming?????????? I really hope it’s not Dave.

Originally Posted by hippie68(Post 14151328)

Was a cause of death ever released?

Originally Posted by The Cow(Post 14151198)