FOO FIGHTERSのドラマー Taylor Hawkinsが逝去

FOO FIGHTERSのドラマー Taylor Hawkinsが亡くなったことがバンドの公式SNSで発表された。享年50。
　
FOO FIGHTERSは現在南米ツアー中で、コロンビアのボゴタでの公演を予定していた。Taylorの死因は明らかにされておらず、バンドは声明にて、"FOO FIGHTERSファミリーは、愛するTaylor Hawkinsの悲劇的であまりに早い喪失に打ちのめされている。彼の音楽的な精神と周囲に伝播する笑いは、永遠に我々の中で残り続けるだろう"とコメントしている。
　

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— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022

TaylorはAlanis Morissetteなどのドラマーとして脚光を浴び、前ドラマーのWilliam Goldsmithの脱退に伴い、1997年にFOO FIGHTERSに加入。3rdアルバム『There Is Nothing Left To Lose』から計8作のアルバムに参加した。
　
Taylorの訃報を受け、様々なアーティストが追悼のメッセージを発表している。
　

. @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

Forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) March 26, 2022

In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) 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

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

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

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