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
25. Arriving at the Pre-GRAMMY party - 2008
(L-R) Musicians Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett, and Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters arrive at the Legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. | Getty Images
26. Foo Fighters win another GRAMMY - 2008
David Grohl (L), Taylor Hawkins (C), and Chris Shiflett (R) of the band the Foo Fighters accept the Grammy in the Best Hard Rock Performance category during the Pre-Telecast Show at the 50th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. | AFP via Getty Images
27. Performing with The Coattail Riders - 2010
Musician Taylor Hawkins of Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders performs at the Troubadour on April 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
28. Performing with The Coattail Riders - 2010
Musician Taylor Hawkins of Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders performs at the Troubadour on April 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
29. Taylor Hawkins and The Coattail Riders - Wireless 2010
Taylor Hawkins performs live with his band 'Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders' on the Main Stage during the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on July 2, 2010 in London, England. | Getty Images
30. The Coattail Riders at Rock Werchter - 2010
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, Taylor Hawkins at Rock Werchter Festival, Werchter, Belgium, 3rd July 2010. | Getty Images