TRIBUTES TO HAWKINS POUR IN
As the news of Taylor Hawkins’ death broke, more and more people paid tribute via social media. Among them were Weezer, Pearl Jam and the First Lady.
On Saturday, the day after the Foo Fighters drummer was found dead in his hotel room in Bogotá, Columbia, Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Slash and Liam Gallagher remembered him from the stage.
Phil Collen of Def Leppard posted on Facebook: “Just heard the tragic news about Taylor and having known him for about 30 years, this hit home pretty hard. Taylor was the sweetest, funniest guy, so I watched with joy and excitement as he progressed from working in a local music store to playing with Alanis Morissette and ultimately joining up with Dave and the Foos. His talent grew exponentially as did his success, but he always remained just like that kid I would see at Laguna Beach with his boogie board. He will be incredibly missed. Much love to his family and bandmates.”
Following is a sampling of the outpouring. Earlier condolences can be found here.
We are terribly sorry to learn of the loss of our friend and musical brother Taylor Hawkins. So sorry to his family, Dave and the Foo family, and to the legions of his fans. Like everyone who knew him, we loved him. Rock Music wont be the same without him. pic.twitter.com/MXE5yGmy2O
— weezer (@Weezer) March 26, 2022
LAST NIGHTS SHOW IN BRAZIL IS DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND & LEGEND #TAYLORHAWKINS 🦅 pic.twitter.com/jnDIWerf7X
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) March 27, 2022
“First of all, he was a great fucking guy - a fucking sweetheart. He was a good friend and a kickass drummer.”
— J. ⚡️ (@TheGNRGiirl) March 27, 2022
—Slash paying tribute to Taylor Hawkins in Orlando last night pic.twitter.com/lLMy1Baqp6
“Long live Taylor Hawkins. He enriched my life as a dear friend & fellow musician. He brought so much joy to the world of music, he will be forever missed. Our deepest condolences to Alison, Shane, Annabelle & Everleigh Hawkins & the entire Foo Fighters family.”
— Pearl Jam 🇺🇦 (@PearlJam) March 26, 2022
📸: Ross Halfin pic.twitter.com/ZsnqmjmPaW
Liam Gallagher dedicated ‘Live Forever’ to Taylor Hawkins tonight ❤️
— Mainly Oasis (@mainlyoasis) March 26, 2022
What an incredible photo
📸 geraintjohn_ pic.twitter.com/UhuTJkemCw
One of the greatest things I’ve EVER seen is TAYLOR HAWKINS & DAVE GROHL inducting RUSH into the Rock Hall of Fame 🤘❤️
— Kevin Smith (@Global_Smith) March 26, 2022
Hawkins ATTACKING that kit playing 2112 with Neil, Alex & Geddy looking on, then joining them on stage 😮#RIPTaylorHawkins 💔🥁@rushtheband @foofighters pic.twitter.com/rtWyCVMa8s
Elton John dedicated his performance of “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” to Taylor Hawkins and his family. pic.twitter.com/7h2IZeMCLW
— Consequence (@consequence) March 27, 2022
Prince and the @FooFighters shared a mutual appreciation, culminating in Prince performing "Best Of You" during his @SuperBowl show and the Foos' epic tribute at the #GRAMMYs Salute to Prince. Taylor Hawkins shined in that performance, as he did every time he got on stage. pic.twitter.com/An7xxLCYF5
— Prince (@prince) March 26, 2022
God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌈☮️ pic.twitter.com/wn2izxn4Vd
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 26, 2022
I can't find the words...
— Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh) March 26, 2022
Taylor you were my little brother. I love you man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the band. pic.twitter.com/19CJs0WHcH
A ferocious drummer, dedicated father, and dear friend gone far too soon.
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) March 26, 2022
Sending love to Taylor Hawkins’ family and fans of the Foo Fighters everywhere.
#TaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/YfnZvRCDg4
— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) March 26, 2022
Taylor Hawkins was such an incredibly positive source of music, energy and love, and a true artist to his very core...there are simply no words to adequately express just how much he will be missed by all - including Alex, myself & entire Rush family. 💔 https://t.co/u8anYMZZXk
— Rush (@rushtheband) March 27, 2022
I’m greatly saddened today after hearing the news about TAYLOR HAWKINS. He was one of those absoloutly rare people ya just couldn’t help feeling good around him. You see he loved his family and life thru and thru… And he was a ripping drummer… TAYLOR you will be missed!! pic.twitter.com/GYVPlAyEc4
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) March 26, 2022
