The Foo Fighters posted an emotional announcement on Twitter on Saturday, declaring that they will continue performing after the tragic death of band member Taylor Hawkins.
Hawkins shocked the music industry when he died suddenly in March at the age of 50, during the South American leg of the Foo Fighters world tour.
The loss of the band’s beloved drummer put their future in doubt, but heartbroken fans can now take solace in the knowledge that the legendary rockers will continue to perform.
Band To Go On: The Foo Fighters posted an emotional announcement on Twitter on Saturday, declaring that they will continue performing after the tragic death of band member Taylor Hawkins.
A Different Band: ‘Without Taylor’, the band wrote, ‘we never would have become the band we were, and without Taylor, we know we’re going to be a different band moving forward’; The band pictured in 2022
Beginning their powerful statement, the band wrote: “As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year our band has ever known, we remember how grateful we are for the people we love and cherish most, and for those we love.” those who are no longer with us.
The Everlong hitmakers went on to state, “Foo fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and the continuation of life.”
“And over the past 27 years, our fans have created a worldwide community, a dedicated support system that has helped us all through our darkest moments.”
‘A place to share our joy and our pain, our hopes and fears, and to join in a chorus of life together through music.’
A devastating loss: Hawkins died suddenly in March at the age of 50, during the South American leg of the Foo Fighters world tour; pictured 2016
“Without Taylor,” the band wrote, “we never would have become the band we were, and without Taylor, we know we’re going to be a different band moving forward.”
Concluding their statement, the rock stars wrote: “We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he did to you.” And we know that when we see you again, and we will soon, he will be there in spirit with all of us every night.
Foo Fighters’ huge and devoted fan base was no doubt moved by the band’s moving statement.
Heart emojis filled the comment section, with many declaring their enduring love for the band.
‘I love you so much!’ wrote a fan. You’ve been with me almost all my life. I haven’t been able to listen to your music since Taylor died, but this message gives me hope to start doing so again.
Sense: The band wrote: ‘As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year our band has ever known, we remember how grateful we are for the people we love and cherish most, and for the loved ones who are no longer with us’; the photo 2018
Dark Times: ‘Foo Fighters formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and the continuation of life. And over the past 27 years, our fans have created a worldwide community, a dedicated support system that has helped us all through our darkest moments.’ pictured 2022
The Band reunited in September for a pair of moving tribute concerts to commemorate Hawkins and celebrate his life.
The first concert took place across the Atlantic on September 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium, bringing together a star-studded lineup of rock icons for a six-hour mega-show.
The second tribute concert took place in Los Angeles on September 27 at The Kia Forum, packing the stage with everyone from Miley Cyrus and Pink, to Dave Chappelle and Brian May.
Addressing the crowd during the London show, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl declared: “We’ve come together to bring you a gigantic night for a gigantic person.” So he sings and laughs and dances and yells and makes noise so he can hear us right now!
“Because you know what,” he added. ‘It’s going to be a long bloody night!’
In spirit: Concluding their statement, the rock stars wrote: “We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he did to you.” And we know that when we see you again, and we will soon, he will be there in spirit with all of us every night’; pictured 2021