Today marks the sad anniversary when one of the world’s most beloved drummers died at the age of 50 - Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins.
The late drummer was found dead in his hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia as the band were currently on tour across South America, with Foo Fighters scheduled to play the Estéreo Picnic festival.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 17 1972, Hawkins’ first rose to prominence as a member of Alanis Morissette’s backing band, Sexual Chocolate, before replacing William Goldsmith as the drummer for Foo Fighters in 1997.
He would continue in that role, despite the speculation at times Foo Fighters were calling it a day, until his death in 2022, but along with his role in the band would also find time to cultivate a solo-project known as Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, while also being a member of Chevy Metal alongside Wiley Hodgden.
In tribute to the late drummer, take a look at the life of Taylor Hawkins with a selection of images throughout his time as a member of Foo Fighters with our special photo gallery dedicated to the charismatic, energetic, talented and sorely missed musician
41. Foo Fighters at the American Museum of Natural History - 2021
Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl and Nate Mendel of US rock band the Foo Fighters attend the The Museum Gala at the American Museum of Natural History on November 18, 2021 in New York City. | AFP via Getty Images
42. Attending the premiere of Studio 666 - 2022
Musician Taylor Hawkins attends the Open Road's premiere of "Studio 666" at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on February 16, 2022. | AFP via Getty Images
43. Performing at the Studio 666 after party - 2022
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters performs onstage at the after party for the Los Angeles premiere of "Studio 666" at the Fonda Theatre on February 16, 2022 in Hollywood, California. | Getty Images
44. Taylor Hawkins at Lollapalooza - 2022
Taylor Hawkins on stage at the Lollapalooza 2022 music festival in Santiago. | AFP via Getty Images