Foo Fighters Cancel Concerts After Death of Drummer Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for Foo Fighters, has died, the band said Friday in a statement.

“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins.

On Tuesday, the band announced it was canceling all scheduled concerts.

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Fans and other musicians remembered Hawkins on social media.

“I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power.

Rest In Peace my friend.”

God bless you Taylor Hawkins.

I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power.

Rest In Peace my friend.pic.twitter.com/AkiRLF2L3e

One personshared a photoof the Bogota location where the band was set to perform.

“Some applauded at 11 pm, the time of their show.

We all are shocked and devastated.”

Before joining Foo Fighters in 1997, Hawkins drummed on two of Alanis Morissette’s tours.

Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl founded Foo Fighters in 1994, after Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain’s death.