The entire world of music and entertainment is grieving tonight after the news of Taylor Hawkins’ sudden passing broke during Friday evening. Reports confirmed he was found unresponsive at his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia just hours before a live performance his band was booked for. The concert was a three-day event called ‘Estereo Picnic’ and the Foo Fighters were the main act of Day 1, but they obviously cancelled their performance due to this terrible news. As soon as the world started getting wind of what happened, numerous personalities from the entertainment world paid tribute to the rock legend through their social media accounts. Follow all the updates right here, starting with reactions from fellow rockstars.
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin pays tribute.
During a performance in Monterrey, Mexico, Coldplay’s Chris Martin dedicated Everglow to Taylor Martin and said the following words.
Nickleback.
This is the tribute from Nickleback, who also posted a portrait of Taylor Hawkins.
The Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann.
The Grateful Dead’s drummer Bill Kreutzmann had some beautiful words to say goodbye to Taylor Hawkins.
The Offspring.
Another contemporary band that shared success alongsside the Foo Fighters was The Offspring, they also shared some words for Hawkins.
John Stamos.
Actor John Stamos, who also recently lost his beloved friend Bob Sagetwas one of Taylor’s good friends. He shared the last text he got from the late drummer.
The Smashing Pumpkins.
Alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins also posted an image and a tribute for Hawkins.
Gene Simmons from KISS.
KISS frontman Gene Simmons pays his respect for the Foo Fighters drummer.
Barstool Sports tribute to Taylor Hawkins.
Sports site Barstool Sports paid tribute to Hawkins by posting a video of one of his live performances witht he Foo Fighters.
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello reacts to Hawkins’ passing.
One of the most important rock bands in the world, Rage Against the Machine has Tom Morello as their lead guitarist. He was good friends with Hawkins and wrote a beautiful tweet accompanied by a picture of the two alongside Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell.
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