By Wonderwall.com Editors
1:04pm PDT, Mar 28, 2022
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Stars from the music world and beyond are mourning the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who was on tour with the group in Bogota, Colombia, when he died on March 25 at 50. "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins," the Dave Grohl-led band shared on their official Instagram page. "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time."
Keep reading to see how Travis Barker, Miley Cyrus, Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, John Travolta and more stars are paying tribute to Taylor on social media…
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I don't have the words. Sad to write this or to never see you again. I'll never forget Laguna Beach days when I was a trash man playing in a punk rock band and you were playing with Alanis. You'd come watch me play in dive bars and be like, 'kid you're a star'. And I thought you were crazy but you gave me so much hope and determination. Years later we toured together with Blink and Foo's in Australia and I have the best memories … of flights we were on together and watching your set every night. To say I'll miss you my friend isn't enough. Till the next time we talk drums and smoke in the boys room … Rest In Peace 😢🥁💔" —Travis Barker
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"This is how I'll always remember you… My show tomorrow is dedicated to Taylor Hawkins," —Miley Cyrus, who shared a throwback photo of Taylor on her Instagram Stories. She later posted a link to The Pretenders' "Brass in Pocket," and wrote, "Favorite memory with Taylor. Playing it on repeat imagining us laughing… love forever."
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"Taylor Hawkins died yesterday. He was my best friend. Beloved in my home by my wife, my children, even my dogs. And whenever Taylor came over, we would make music in the den. [My dog] Cloud would always go and sit right by him. He was one of the most passionate drummers I've ever seen in my life. … When I think of him, I sum it up with one word — velocity. He had the gift to maintain a confident striking and stroking velocity on drums. There's a large part of my heart that I had reserved for him. I accepted him into my heart when we became friends, because he was such a pure guy. So pure of heart." –Perry Farrell, via a video that also featured a moving voicemail Perry's wife, Etty Lau, says was Taylor's last message to them: "Take care of each other. And I'll take care of me. And I will see you guys in São Paulo. I love, love, love, love you guys. Sleep tight," Taylor says in the message.
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"Right now typing words has never been so difficult. F************!!!! ..this hits so f****** hard! Dude I just talked with you a few hours ago from your hotel room in Columbia [sic] before your concert. I wish this was some s***** dream or bad prank that we would both laugh about. But it's not! You KNOW how I feel about you and how much I love you and we both know there's no head to type it all out on social media for others to read. I love you Taylor. Rest In Beats. Tommy." –Tommy Lee
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"So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time." –Mick Jagger
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"Taylor Hawkins was truly gifted, appreciative, generous and fun. The world will miss him" —John Travolta, who posted this message on his Instagram Story alongside a video of himself hanging out backstage with Taylor and the Foo Fighters at New York's Jones Beach Theater in 2018
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"On this day I learned the sad news that Taylor Hawkins had passed. I had seen and heard Taylor play the drums many times with @foofighters — he shone within his powerful role in the band. After the Led Zeppelin show at the O2, I was invited to play at Wembley Stadium with the Foo Fighters on 7th June 2008. We played Rock and Roll with Taylor on turbocharged vocals and Dave on drums and then for Ramble On they swapped, with Taylor on drums and Dave Grohl on vocals. We put in some serious versions of these two songs. It was so good to play with him. I really admired him and he was a brilliant musician: his technique, his energy and spirited enthusiasm. On this sad day, I would like to send my condolences to his family, his band members in the Foos and his fans." –Jimmy Page
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"We are gutted to hear about the passing of our dear friend Taylor Hawkins. He was an incredible musician and the kindest, warmest person who always had the biggest smile in the room. We send our love to his wife, children, Dave, Pat, Chris, Rami, Nate and the entire Foos' family. We love you guys and we will miss Taylor immensely." –Joan Jett
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"So tragic. 💔 Rest in peace Taylor." –Billy Idol
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"God bless you Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend." –Tom Morello
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"@taylorhawkinsoffical was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side" –Ozzy Osbourne
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"God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌈☮️" –Ringo Starr
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"This was Taylor Hawkins' last text to me: 'Ya We've yet to fully have a hang -Got a put that s*** together before we die' Wise words from my friend- put that s*** together! I'm so f****** sad. Another one gone too soon." —John Stamos
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"GUTTED to hear of our friend and neighbor, Taylor Hawkins departure. In disbelief, like everyone else. He was one of my favorite people, always full of love… he will be deeply missed. Our hearts go out to his family, to the Foo's…" —LeAnn Rimes
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"No. It cannot be. Heartbroken. Taylor, you were family to us. Our friend, our brother, our beloved child. Bless you. We will miss you so bad. Bri" –Brian May
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"Devastated by the loss of our friend #TaylorHawkins I've no words to express all the feelings I have about his passing. But my heart goes out to his family. & his band & friends. RIP Taylor" –Slash
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"Shocked n' saddened to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. He was a really great guy, drummer n' family man. Was always great to see him! Was looking forward to seeing him n' everyone in Daytona. Truly saddened. My deepest condolences to his family, the Foo Fighters n'their fans." –Axl Rose
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"Shocked and devastated . To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Our hearts are with you. Always." –Billie Joe Armstrong
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"So heartbroken to hear about Taylor Hawkins' passing, what an incredible talent, who didn't also need to be so kind and generous and cool but was all those things too anyway. The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace."" –Finneas
