Foo Fighters Moving Forward as Band After Taylor Hawkins’ Death

Taylor Hawkins‘ death has actually loomed big on the planet of the Foo Fighters for much of 2022 — however as the brand-new year quick approaches, the band states they’re moving on as a unit.

A message was published to FF’s socials Saturday, serving as a homage to their late drummer … who passed away previously this spring while overseas. It’s a genuine note honoring Taylor, however it likewise appears to be an indication of the next chapter for Dave Grohl and co. as they head into 2023.

Their post checks out, “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.”

They go on to discuss that their band was formed 27 years earlier as a representation of what it has actually happened through their fanbase and peers — a music neighborhood for individuals to reveal all the low and high of life … for which Foo Fighters state they’re forever grateful.

FF includes, “Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were — and without Taylor, we know 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.”

In other words, Foo Fighters is going to continue carrying out … and it appears they’re going to change Taylor on percussion. As for who that might wind up being, it stays to be seen.

The band has actually been doing numerous programs over the previous couple of months to pay their respects for Taylor … and there have actually been a great deal of drummers who have actually filled out, including Dave himself … and even Taylor’s own boy, Oliver, stepped up during one performance.

The homage programs have actually covered the world, today … it appears Foo Fighters is all set to turn the page. It’s a hard choice clearly — while they might simply as quickly shutter the band, the reality is … they’re still extremely popular and in high need amongst music fans.

Taylor died in Colombia in March. Medical professionals state a variety of compounds were found in his system, and his death was apparently ruled as an overdose by the authorities there.

He was 50.