On March 25, 2022, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died in Colombia while the band was there for their tour. The toxicology report revealed that there were 10 different substances in his body, among them being THC, antidepressants, and opioids, per CNN. As of this writing, the cause of death has not been determined.
In addition to being longtime bandmates, Dave Grohl and Hawkins had a deep bond. “The first time we had a beer together, we were like, ‘We’re gonna be best friends for the rest of our lives,'” Grohl once shared with Radio X. “And it’s true, really.” After Hawkins experienced a heroin overdose in 2001 that left him in a weeks-long coma, Grohl told The Guardian that he was ready to step away from music once and for all. As he explained to the outlet, “Because, to me, it felt like music equalled death.” Hawkins stopped using after the overdose, telling Kerrang (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he’d taken up hobbies like mountain biking.
Following Hawkins’ death, the Foo Fighters announced on Instagram that the rest of their tour dates had been cancelled. The band wrote, “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.”
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Nicki
