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
37. Honouring Janes Addiction - 2013
(L-R) Musicians Perry Farrell, Taylor Hawkins, Stephen Perkins, Chris Chaney and Dave Navarro attend the ceremony honoring Jane's Addiction with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 30, 2013 in Hollywood, California. | Getty Images
38. Arriving for the 2015 pre-GRAMMY Gala - 2016
Taylor Hawkins arrives for the Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2016 Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, California, February 14, 2016. | AFP via Getty Images
39. Chevy Metal in Australia - 2017
Wiley Hodgden and Dave Grohl of Chevy Metal perform at Oxford Arts Factory on August 29, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. | Getty Images
40. At the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters attends the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Getty Images for The Rock and Ro
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