Foo Fighters Will Continue as "a Different Band" without Taylor Hawkins

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Foo Fighters will continue to make music after the passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins. But they'll be a, quote, "different band going forward."

In a statement, they said, quote, "As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year that our band has ever known, we are reminded of how thankful we are for the people that we love and cherish most . . .

"And for the loved ones who are no longer with us. Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were . . . we know that when we see you again, and we will soon, he'll be there in spirit with all of us every night."

Foo Fighters celebrated Hawkins with a pair of tribute concerts held in Los Angeles and London in September. The star-studded shows both ended with the Foos performing with a variety of guest drummers.

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Pass the tissues please...Dave Grohl Plays "My Hero" With Billie Eilish in Tribute To Taylor Hawkins

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Dave Grohl joined Billie Eilish on stage during her show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles last Thursday (December 15th) to perform "My Hero" in tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins.

"Earlier this year all of the Foo Fighters and our families gathered together at my house to watch the Grammys, and when Billie came out for her performance in a Taylor Hawkins t-shirt, the room was filled with real tears of love and gratitude. So, from our families who aren't here tonight, and the Hawkins family and everyone, we'd like to thank you very much. So let's sing it for Taylor." - Dave Grohl

Take a look at the fan shot video here.... 

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Purely Magical! Watch Foo Fighters Perform 'My Hero' With Taylor Hawkins Son, Shane.

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Foo Fighters performed "My Hero" with Taylor Hawkins' 16 year old son Shane at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley as a fundraiser for Music Cares this past Saturday (September 3rd).

The event included performances from members of AC/DC, Rush, Metallica, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, The Eagles, The Pretenders, Paul McCartney, Wolfgang Van Halen, and more.

The concert was broadcast to raise funds for MusicCares, which so far has brought in roughly $60,000 for the musician focused charity and the video had been viewed 1,953,099 times.

"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we've gathered here to celebrate the life, the music, and the love of our dear friend, our bandmate, our brother Taylor Hawkins. For those of you who knew him personally, you know that no one else could make you smile or laugh or dance or sing like he could. And for those of you that admired him from afar, I'm sure you've all felt the same thing." - Dave Grohl

Foo Fighters may have found their new drummer in 16 year old Shane Hawkins. Dave always said the great drummers are the ones who steal the show and you never forget.

The setlist for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert is:

Liam Gallagher with Foo Fighters – 'Rock 'N' Roll Star'
Liam Gallagher with Foo Fighters – 'Live Forever'
Josh Homme, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim and Nile Rodgers – 'Let's Dance' (David Bowie cover)
Gaz Coombes, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim and Nile Rodgers – 'Modern Love' (David Bowie cover)
Chevy Metal and The Coattail Riders – 'Psycho Killer' (Talking Heads cover)
Kesha, Chevy Metal and The Coattail Riders – 'Children Of The Revolution' (T-Rex cover)
The Coattail Riders with Justin Hawkins – 'Louise'
The Coattail Riders with Justin Hawkins – 'Range Rover Bitch'
The Coattail Riders with Justin Hawkins – 'It's Over'
Dave Grohl, Wolfgang Van Halen, Justin Hawkins and Josh Freese – 'On Fire' (Van Halen cover)
Dave Grohl, Wolfgang Van Halen, Justin Hawkins and Josh Freese – 'Hot For Teacher' (Van Halen cover)
Violet Grohl, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Chris Chaney, Jason Falkner and Dave Grohl – 'Last Goodbye' (Jeff Buckley cover)
Violet Grohl, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Chris Chaney, Jason Falkner and Dave Grohl – 'Grace' (Jeff Buckley cover)
Supergrass – 'Going Out'
Supergrass – 'Alright'
Supergrass – 'Caught By The Fuzz'
Them Crooked Vultures – 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (Elton John cover)
Them Crooked Vultures – 'Gunman'
Them Crooked Vultures – 'Long Slow Goodbye' (Queens of the Stone Age cover)
The Pretenders with Dave Grohl – 'Precious'
The Pretenders with Dave Grohl – 'Tattooed Love Boys'
The Pretenders with Dave Grohl – 'Brass In Pocket'
James Gang – 'Walk Away'
James Gang – 'The Bomber: Closet Queen / Bolero / Cast Your Fate To The Wind'
James Gang with Dave Grohl – 'Funk #49'
Violet Grohl, Mark Ronson, Chris Chaney and Jason Falkner – 'Valerie' (Amy Winehouse cover)
Brian Johnson, Lars Ulrich and Foo Fighters – 'Back In Black' (AC/DC cover)
Brian Johnson, Lars Ulrich and Foo Fighters – 'Let There Be Rock' (AC/DC cover)
Stewart Copeland with Foo Fighters – 'Next To You' (The Police cover)
Stewart Copeland, Gaz Coombes, and Foo Fighters – 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' (The Police cover)
Rush and Dave Grohl – '2112 Part I: Overture'
Rush and Dave Grohl – 'Working Man'
Rush and Omar Hakim – 'YYZ'
Queen, Foo Fighters, Rufus Taylor and Luke Spiller – 'We Will Rock You'
Queen, Foo Fighters, and Rufus Taylor – 'I'm In Love With My Car'
Queen, Foo Fighters, Sam Ryder, and Rufus Taylor – 'Somebody To Love'
Brian May – 'Love Of My Life'
Foo Fighters with Josh Freese – 'Times Like These'
Foo Fighters with Josh Freese – 'All My Life'
Foo Fighters with Travis Barker – 'The Pretender'
Foo Fighters with Travis Barker – 'Monkey Wrench'
Foo Fighters with Nandi Bushell – 'Learn To Fly'
Foo Fighters with Rufus Taylor – 'These Days'
Foo Fighters with Rufus Taylor – 'Best Of You'
Paul McCartney, Chrissie Hynde, Foo Fighters and Omar Hakim – 'Oh! Darling' (The Beatles cover)
Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters and Omar Hakim – 'Helter Skelter' (The Beatles cover)
Foo Fighters with Omar Hakim – 'Aurora'
Foo Fighters with Shane Hawkins – 'My Hero'
Dave Grohl – 'Everlong'

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It's a Time to Heal as Foo Fighter's Have Cancelled All Upcoming Live Appearances Following Taylor Hawkins’ Passing

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I'm so glad they decided to do this. Still in shock and disbelief, I'm sure. Grief and tears need to happen in order to move forward and Honor Taylor. No apologies needed guys. Sending love, light & Strength to Taylor's Family and our beloved Foo Fighters.

"It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. We're sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won't be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let's take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we've made together.

With Love,
Foo Fighters

In a statement issued by the band all of their upcoming tour dates have been cancelled following the shocking passing of their drummer/vocalist Taylor Hawkins on March 25th. The band had a series of dates planned for May, July and August, as well as an additional leg that was to have started in September.

Oliver Taylor Hawkins was only 50 at the time of his death. He passed away at a hotel in Bogotá, Colombia ahead of a show the band were due to play at that night. While an official cause of death hasn't been announced, officials in Colombia stated that 10 different substances were found in Hawkins' urine. The investigation into his cause of death continues.

Foo Fighters are up for three awards this Sunday night at the Grammys, but should they win, they won't be in the house to accept them. The band was originally scheduled to perform but will no longer appear at Sunday's ceremony. The Foo's are up for Best Rock Performance for "Making a Fire," Best Rock Song for "Waiting on a War" and Best Rock Album for Medicine at Midnight. A CBS official has said that Hawkins memory will be "honored in some way" at the Grammys, The 2022 Grammys take place Sunday April 3, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS
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