Numa das mortes mais inesperadas e trágicas da história recente do rock, TAYLOR HAWKINS, o carismático baterista dos FOO FIGHTERS, faleceu ontem, sexta-feira, 25 de Março, aos 50 anos de idade. A notícia foi divulgada pela própria banda num curto comunicado, com o Los Angeles Times a avançar que Hawkins foi encontrado morto no seu quarto de hotel em Bogotá, Colômbia, poucas horas antes do grupo liderado por Dave Grohl encabeçar o Festival Estéreo. Em vez da actuação, foram colocadas velas em palco como uma forma de homenagear Hawkins. Até ao momento não foi revelada qualquer causa de morte, mas a notícia chocou compreensivelmente o mundo do rock, com as homenagens ao falecido baterista a sucederem-se nas redes sociais. Os elogios são muitos, não só às suas capacidades como músico, mas também à sua disposição e espírito contagiante como ser humano. Portanto, em baixo uma série de respostas do mundo da música e das celebridades, incluindo “tributos” de Tom Morello, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley, Steve Albini, FINNEAS, Mike Portnoy, Ringo Starr e The Smashing Pumpkins, entre muitos outros. Hawkins era um talento raro e uma pessoa ainda mais rara, e a sua perda será certamente sentida por muito tempo.
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022
Forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PkzEAKvryN
— Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) 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
. @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
Shocked & saddened to learn of the passing of @taylorhawkins My condolences to his family & the @foofighters family. RIP
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) 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
Crushing news 😢
— Alex Skolnick 🇺🇦 (@AlexSkolnick) March 26, 2022
Never met but admired greatly, his kindness & earnestness was contagious even from afar & such a talent – few could drum for #DaveGrohl (who has now suffered two losses of key members of historic bands). And this👇
RIP #TaylorHawkins 🙏🏼https://t.co/1S2IrK8XYa https://t.co/ecmA6DQrz6 pic.twitter.com/En8fTPAeL9
Thank you Taylor..
— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) March 26, 2022
Thank you for always having the biggest warmest smile on your face and for lighting up every room with your infectious energy and good vibes.
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God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌈☮️ pic.twitter.com/wn2izxn4Vd
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 26, 2022
Taylor Hawkins 1972-2022.
— The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) March 26, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to Taylor’s family, his fans, and of course his band. pic.twitter.com/qlEaQK0uui
So heartbroken to hear about Taylor Hawkins’ passing, what an incredible talent, who didn’t also need to be so kind and generous and cool but was all those things too anyway. The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace
— FINNEAS (@finneas) March 26, 2022
Taylor Hawkins was a terrific drummer with a gorgeous disposition, seemed always to be having the time of his life. I didn’t know him well but I know music is lessened by his passing, made duller and smaller. Requiescat.
— steve albini (@electricalWSOP) March 26, 2022
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My heart is broken. This is devastating. Our love goes out to the Foos and their families https://t.co/O3FP7BfnkJ
— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) March 26, 2022
Speechless and Gutted. Taylor was a great guy, a dad and a husband. My heart goes out to them, Dave and the band. What awful news. https://t.co/uQdl04etlp
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) 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
Gutted. Completely gutted. We just recorded something together a month ago. Can’t even process this right now. Let’s hold Taylor’s wife and children close to our hearts.
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) March 26, 2022
So very very sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Taylor Hawkins. Honestly no words. Big love brother Taylor. Thinking of his family and the guys in his band. Absolutely heartbreaking #taylorhawkins 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/4faHc3J7nM
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) 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
I’ve seen a lot of live bands in my time and I can honestly say that I have never seen a drummer and guitar player interact in a more jovial, genuine, and entertaining way than how @taylorhawkins and #DaveGrohl did.
— David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) March 26, 2022
One of the best in history. Devastated. #RIPTaylorHawkins
Rest In Peace Taylor Hawkins. The @foofighters drummer has died at age 50. 💔 pic.twitter.com/2f2TpqaYrp
— Amoeba Music (@amoebamusic) March 26, 2022
— Lollapalooza (@lollapalooza) March 26, 2022
— Sub Pop Records (@subpop) March 26, 2022
Sending love and light to @taylorhawkins family + the @foofighters family✌🏿❤️
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) March 26, 2022
Oh no 😞😳😢 https://t.co/oyhJQ2NPpU
— 🪶 OTEP SHAMAYA 🌻 (@otepofficial) March 26, 2022
My homie Evan just text me about this. This is fucking crazy. https://t.co/lKVSy7E3sH
— Cristian Machado (@therealcmachado) March 26, 2022
Saw this online and was praying it was a rumor! My heart goes out to Taylors friends and family. #RIP https://t.co/tK00YZPyfN
— ΛSHBΛ (@DjASHBA) March 26, 2022