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
31. Interview with Mark Hoppus - 2011
Musician Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters tapes an episode of "Hoppus On Music" at fuse Studios on April 12, 2011 in New York City. | Getty Images
32. Another GRAMMY win for Foo Fighters - 2012
(R-L) Musician Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighers accept the award for Best Album for "Wasting Light" onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
33. Taylor accept BRIT Award win - 2012
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters accepts award via video during The BRIT Awards 2012 at The O2, on February 21, 2012 in London, England. | Getty Images
34. Taylor Hawkins performs with Sound City Players - 2013
Musician Taylor Hawkins of the Sound City Players performs at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 13, 2013 in New York City. | Getty Images
35. Taylor with the Sound City Players - 2013
(L-R) Musicians Rick Nielsen, Taylor Hawkins and Krist Novoselic of the Sound City Players performs at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 13, 2013 in New York City. | Getty Images
36. Arriving for the screening of CBGB - 2013
Musician Taylor Hawkins arrives at the screening of XLrator Media's "CBGB" at the Arclight Theatre on October 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images