Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane recently shared a post on Instagram for the anniversary of his father’s death.
On March 25, 2022, the Foo Fighters drummer passed away at 50. Hawkins was in Bogota, Colombia, with Foo Fighters for a performance. It shocked the band and the fans. Shane added a photo of himself playing drums with his father and wrote:
“Love you, Dad, miss you. Rest in peace. Thank you for everything.”
Other Messages For The Drummer
Foo Fighters also took to Instagram and shared a photo of Hawkins with a red heart emoji. Guns N’ Roses’ Slash posted on X to pay tribute to the late musician, writing:
“F*cking miss you, Taylor! RIP Taylor Hawkins.”
Taylor was in his hotel room when he died. It was hours before the band’s show. According to a toxicology report, there were ten different substances in his body at the time of his passing. The band confirmed his death, writing:
“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. 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.”
Tributes After His Death
Following Hawkins’ death, many musicians shared their feelings and tributes. Paul McCartney wrote on Instagram:
“Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him. Not only was he a great drummer, but his personality was big and shiny and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to live and work alongside him.”
Perry Farrell also paid tribute to his late close friend, saying:
“Taylor Hawkins died yesterday. He was my best friend, beloved in my home by my wife, my children, even my dogs. Whenever Taylor came over, we would make music in the den. Our dog Cloud would always go and sit right by him. He was one of the most passionate drummers I’ve ever seen in my lifetime.”
During the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in London and Los Angeles, Shane performed ‘My Hero’ and ‘I’ll Stick Around’ with the band. The Foo Fighters performance at Boston Calling in 2023 also featured Shane on drums.
You can see the photo Shane posted below.