Foo Fighters have announced that they will continue on as a band, following the 2022 passing of beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins. In an official statement posted to Instagram, the band has assured fans of their intention to carry on as a band, in tribute to both Hawkins and the healing power of music that inspired frontman Dave Grohl to form the Foo Fighters in the first place. The full text of the post can be read below.
"As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year that out band has ever known, we are reminded of how thankful we are for the people that we love and cherish most, and for the loved ones that are no longer with us."
"Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life. Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life. And for the past 27 years we have built a worldwide community, a devoted support system that helped us all get through the darkest of times together. A place to share our joy and our pain, our hopes and fears, and to join in a chorus of life together through music."
“Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were – and without Taylor, we know that we’re going to be a different band going forward. We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he meant to you. And we know that when we see you again – and we will soon – he’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night.”
The announcement does not reveal who will be playing the drums for Foo Fighters in the future or if that person will be considered an official member. It also doesn't reveal when the Foo Fighters will make their return as a touring property. A sentimental favourite to take up the drum throne is sure to Hawkins' teenage son Oliver Shane Hawkins, with the 17-year-old drummer having performed a showstopping and emotional version of My Hero with the band at the first of their two star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. On an epic and emotional evening, full of performances from some of rock's biggest names, the biggest ovation was saved for Oliver's stellar performance, which you can watch below.
Taylor Hawkins was last seen in Australia playing a massive one-off show at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Victoria, earlier this month where he was his usual energetic, captivating self, dominating behind the kit and then leading the crowd in a massive cover of Queen's Somebody To Love on vocals. His last known recorded output with the Foo Fighters was their 2021 record Medicine At Midnight, which picked up three Grammy Awards in April.
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