Artists by the likes of Paul Stanley, Ozzy Osbourne and Tom Morello have all reacted online to the passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Hawkins died on Friday (March 25) at the age of 50 as confirmed by the band in a statement.
“The FOO FIGHTERS family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” read the message. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.
“Our hearts go out to his wife, children, and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”
FOO FIGHTERS were on tour in South America at the time of Hawkins’s death and were preparing to perform in Bogota, Colombia on Friday. That show has since been canceled.
Taylor’s cause of death has not been revealed.
Hawkins is survived by his wife Alison, whom he married in 2005, and their three children: Oliver Shane, Annabelle and Everleigh.
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
. @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
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
Forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
— Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) 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
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
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
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
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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
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.
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— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
R.I.P. Taylor…💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/QYOf7znQQK
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) 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
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