Taylor Hawkins’ presence was felt on the 2022 Grammy Awards.
Billie Eilish paid tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer on the ceremony, showing onstage to carry out her tune “Happier Than Ever” in a shirt with Hawkins’ face. As she rounded out her efficiency along with her brother, Grammy nominee Finneas, by her aspect, she tugged the shirt as a reminder of Hawkins’ demise.
Hawkins abruptly handed on the age of fifty on March 25. The drummer was staying at a lodge in Chapinero, a locality of the Colombian capital of Bogota, on the time of his passing. In keeping with an announcement, Colombian authorities are presently investigating the circumstances to “obtain whole clarification of the information that led to the demise” of the musician. Additionally they acknowledged {that a} toxicological check indicated that Hawkins had quite a few substances in his system, however they’re unable to substantiate the reason for demise.
The Foo Fighters—made up of Hawkins, Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee—have been set to carry out on the 2022 Grammys however canceled all upcoming appearances, together with their South American tour.