Taylor Hawkins (Yui Mok/PA)
(Picture: PA Wire)Foo Fighters have cancelled the remainder of their tour dates following the “staggering loss” of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the band has announced.
The 50-year-old was playing on the South American leg of the band’s world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday.
“It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins,” a statement said.
“We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned.“
“Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. With love, Foo Fighters”. Fans and fellow musicians from around the world have paid tribute to the drummer.
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 29, 2022
Meanwhile the Foo Fighters’ greatest hits album has re-entered the top 10 following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The 50-year-old was playing in Colombia on the band’s world tour when his sudden death was announced on Saturday, prompting a surge in sales and streams.
The Grammy-winning rock band’s Greatest Hits album on the Columbia label has risen 72 places to number four and is the UK’s second most streamed album of the week so far, according to the Official Charts Company’s midweek update.
Its final position will be announced on Friday.
Foo Fighters’ 2006 live album Skin and Bones is also on course to re-enter the top 40 this week at number 36.
In a statement following an initial forensic examination, the Colombian Attorney General’s Office said Hawkins had 10 different substances in his system at the time of his death, including marijuana, antidepressants and opioids.
Tributes came from figures including Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger, Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose and Sir Elton John.
Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997 after working with Alanis Morissette and recorded eight studio albums with them before his death.
