In his honor. One week after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the Fu Fighters have won all three awards nominated at the 2022 Grammy.
Band – which consists of Dave Grahal, Net Mendel, Chris Shifflet, Rami Jafi And Pat Smear – Picked up the home trophy for Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album on Sunday, April 3 during the Grammys premiere before the live show. Won their best rock album Medication at midnight The total wins of their careers in this category brought them to five, extending their streak as musicians with the most wins. Presenter Jimmy Jam Grammy accepted on behalf of the band, adding that he was sending “prayers to their loved ones.”
Thursday, March 31, Our weekly Confirmed that Fu Fighters canceled their scheduled performance during the broadcast in the wake of Hawkins’ death.
Taylor Hawkins and the Cottell Riders musician were found unresponsive in their hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, on March 25. He was allegedly on his way to South America with his bandmates when he started having chest pains. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene, but paramedics were unable to resuscitate Hawkins and he was pronounced dead at age 50.
An official cause of death has not yet been revealed as the investigation is still ongoing. The country’s General of the Nation said in a statement in Fiscalia on Saturday, March 26, that a preliminary toxicology report indicated that Hawkins had 10 drugs in his system at the time of his death, including opioids, marijuana and antidepressants.
Hawkins, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his bandmates in 2021, joined Foo Fighter in 1997, following the departure of the original drummer William Goldsmith. “The Fu Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band wrote in a Twitter statement after his death. “His musical spirit and contagious smile will live on with all of us forever. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and family and urge them to consider their privacy with the utmost respect during this unimaginably difficult time. “
Texas resident leaves wife Alison Hawkins And their three children: Oliver, Annabelle and Everley.
Following the “wonderful loss” of their friend and drummer, the Fu Fighters have canceled all dates for their upcoming tour. “We share the sadness and frustration that we will not see each other as planned,” they wrote in a statement shared via the band’s official Twitter account on Tuesday, March 29th. Sorry to bother you, to draw close to our loved ones and appreciate all the music and memories we’ve put together. “
