Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50

[Icehaven]

My boss was supposed to be going to see them in June and as of yesterday morning she was assuming the gig would still be on and they'd just get another drummer in. I was quite surprised that it hadn't even occurred to her the whole tour would probably end up being cancelled, and a few hours later it was. 

[idunnosomename]

ANOTHER drummer? How many do they need?

But yeah wouldnt be surprised if they wound the band up after this shock. Of course even they wont know at the moment how things will go forward.

Man they tour a lot though. As an act they must be worth a fortune

[PaulTMA]

[Icehaven]

And if they do keep going they won't be back touring for a while I'd imagine. Even if they've the best intentions to carry on in a "It's what he would have wanted" tribute type way they still have to allow themselves a chance to grieve and come to terms with what happened. Jumping back on the road a few months later would just be weird and probably very upsetting for all involved.

[Indomitable Spirit]

Yeah, I'm absolutely sure they will continue after a respectful hiatus. Dave is very much a true believer in the inspirational power of rock n roll, so I can't imagine he wouldn't want to commemorate his friend's passing with at least another record and tour in his honour once the dust has settled.

[iamcoop]

Yeah, I'm absolutely sure they will continue after a respectful hiatus. Dave is very much a true believer in the inspirational power of rock n roll, so I can't imagine he wouldn't want to commemorate his friend's passing with at least another record and tour in his honour once the dust has settled.

He'll probably do a bunch of stuff with other people for a couple of years before doing more Foo Fighters stuff.

He seemed pretty down for a while after Nirvana ended and I'd wager he was way closer to Taylor than he ever was to Kurt.

I wouldn't be surprised if there's another Them Crooked Vultures album at some point, or he'll drum with Queens again for a bit. (That would be good, maybe his input would make them be not shit again). Anyway, if that does happen cheers Taylor.

[famethrowa]

How would Dave tell Kurt about anything? IS DAVE DEAD NOW TOO??

[the science eel]

I'm sure there's a lot of ROCK DOCS for him to appear in

[The Mollusk]

How would Dave tell Kurt about anything? IS DAVE DEAD NOW TOO??

Do you know nothing of the power of prayer??

[Camp Tramp]

Via Ouija Board?

[idunnosomename]

They've joined human instrumentality. Not how they're saying the same thing simultaneously

[Elderly Sumo Prophecy]

I think Zak Starkey is available lads.

[Chicory]

Top craniofacial surgery team they must have in Grunge Heaven.

[famethrowa]

CHARRRRMED TO MEET YA

[famethrowa]

I think Zak Starkey is available lads.

Don Powell is available as of last year

[DrGreggles]

And some of that Def Leppard cunt

[SteveDave]

How would Dave tell Kurt about anything? IS DAVE DEAD NOW TOO??

The Dave in question is in fact, David Guest, not Grohl as you thought.

[famethrowa]

The Dave in question is in fact, David Guest, not Grohl as you thought.

Speaking of craniofacial surgery

[SteveDave]

His tribute concert at Wembley Stadium will feature a special guest appearance from everyone's favourite transphobe Dave Chappelle!

[Head Gardener]

[famethrowa]

Put Neil Hamburger on the bill

[SteveDave]

Has he got the raper from "Revenge Of The Nerds" on his bass drum? Cancelled.

[bgmnts]

That is a lineup of almost pure sludge.

[holyzombiejesus]

A mouthwatering lineup there.

At least Chrissie Hynde won't have to share the womens bogs with anyone.

[Famous Mortimer]

Unless there was a collaboration I'm unaware of, seems odd to feature the two non-drumming members of Rush in a tribute for a drummer. Well, it would be even odder if they invited Rush's drummer, I suppose.

[Elderly Sumo Prophecy]

A proper tribute would be loads of drummers on stage at once, all drumming along to that Foo Fighters song. You know the one. I've no idea what it's called.
Then Ringo could come on and do a solo drum.

[bgmnts]

Unless there was a collaboration I'm unaware of, seems odd to feature the two non-drumming members of Rush in a tribute for a drummer. Well, it would be even odder if they invited Rush's drummer, I suppose.

Neil Peart's exhumed corpse being made to do a 20 minute drum solo as a puppet on strings. Yes please.

[holyzombiejesus]

Is this for charity?

[MigraineBoy]

Unless there was a collaboration I'm unaware of, seems odd to feature the two non-drumming members of Rush in a tribute for a drummer. Well, it would be even odder if they invited Rush's drummer, I suppose.

Foo Fighters cosplayed in Kimonos when they inducted Rush into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, Taylor was mates with Peart, Geddy & Alex joined Foo Fighters onstage in Toronto a few times ... there's definite history.

At least Chrissie Hynde won't have to share the womens bogs with anyone.

Far better representation at the LA gig: Pink, Miley Cyrus, Alanis Morrisette, Leann Rimes, Joan Jett, Nancy Wilson.

[MigraineBoy]

Is this for charity?

Yep - The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will benefit charities in both the UK and the US chosen by the Hawkins family. Beneficiaries and further details will be announced shortly.