The music world is in deep mourning after the death of Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters. The drummer was 50 years old when he died. The band confirmed Hawkins’ death on social media. According to local sources reported by the British Mirror, Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia.
Hawkins was very liked musician among his peers and as the word of his death started to spread across the world, fellow musicians have taken to social media to pay their respects. You can read the messages below:
Forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
— Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) 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
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
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
Devastated by the loss of our friend #TaylorHawkins I’ve no words to express all the feelings I have about his passing. But my heart goes out to his family. & his band & friends. RIP Taylor ❤️ https://t.co/pkQLK5rLVF— Slash (@Slash) March 26, 2022
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
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
Shocked & saddened to learn of the passing of @taylorhawkins My condolences to his family & the @foofighters family. RIP
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) March 26, 2022
So tragic. 💔 Rest in peace Taylor. @taylorhawkins pic.twitter.com/1rhGIQHmFZ— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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
On behalf of Bret, all at Michaels Entertainment Group, band, crew and office staff – our thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of @foofighters #TaylorHawkins. – Team Bret— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) March 26, 2022
Totally devastated
This is so very tragic
I love you Taylor 🤍🙏 pic.twitter.com/caMPZ8Osi6— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) 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
So very very sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Taylor Hawkins. Honestly no words. Big love brother Taylor. Thinking of his family and the guys in his band. Absolutely heartbreaking #taylorhawkins 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/4faHc3J7nM— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) March 26, 2022
Rest In Peace Taylor Hawkins. Such a great person gone way too soon.— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) March 26, 2022
💖💖💖💖💖 pic.twitter.com/xIFuUsplQl— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) March 26, 2022
Sending love and light to the whole Foo fighters family,friends and fans. Rest in power Taylor. 🙏🏾🌹— LLCOOLJ (@llcoolj) March 26, 2022
RIP Taylor Hawkins
Gone far too soon
Sending love to the family and the Foos— Faith No More (@FaithNoMore) March 26, 2022
Shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of one of rock’s greatest drummers. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Taylor Hawkins tonight. pic.twitter.com/CiHWW3C11S— The Offspring (@offspring) March 26, 2022
pic.twitter.com/umgtKhT7LH— Wolf Van Halen 🐺 🚐 🙌 (@WolfVanHalen) March 26, 2022