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
13. GRAMMY win - 2004
Foo Fighters Christopher Aubrey, Dave Grohl, and Taylor Hawkins receive the Grammy for the Best Rock Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
14. Foo Fighters at the 2005 MTV Movies Awards
L to R) Musicians Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters arrive to the 2005 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium June 4, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
15. MTV2's 24 Hours of Foo - 2005
(L-R) Stuart Copeland of The Police, Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters perform in a drum circle during MTV2's "24 Hours Of Foo" outside the MTV Times Square Studios June 11, 2005 in New York City. | Getty Images
16. MTV2's 24 Hours of Foo - 2005
Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters apperas onstage during MTV2's "24 Hours Of Foo" at the MTV Times Square Studios June 11, 2005 in New York City | Getty Images
17. Taylor relaxing - MTV2's 24 Hours of Foo - 2005
Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters appears onstage during MTV2's "24 Hours Of Foo" at the MTV Times Square Studios June 11, 2005 in New York City. | Getty Images
18. Performance time - MTV2's 24 Hours of Foo - 2005
Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters performs during MTV2's "24 Hours Of Foo" at the MTV Times Square Studios June 11, 2005 in New York City. | Getty Images