Dave Grohl paid tribute to 30 years of the Foo Fighters with a prolonged letter during which he paid particular point out to the band’s late drummer, Taylor Hawkins
Dave Grohl penned an emotional letter to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Foo Fighters. The band’s frontman pieced collectively a six-page letter to make the event and paid tribute to late bandmate Taylor Hawkins along with his phrases.
Within the letter, Dave wrote: “And… Taylor. Your identify is spoken on daily basis, typically with tears, typically with a smile, however you might be nonetheless in the whole lot we do, all over the place we go, eternally.”
He added: “The enormity of your lovely soul is barely rivalled by the infinite longing we really feel in your absence. All of us miss you past phrases. Foo Fighters will eternally embrace Taylor Hawkins in each word that we play, till we do lastly attain our vacation spot.”
The duo have been within the iconic band collectively, however Taylor sadly died three years in the past on the age of fifty. He was discovered lifeless on the 4 Seasons Lodge Casa Medina Bogota in Colombia with traces of 10 substances in his physique, together with heroin, opioids, and benzodiazepines.
On the time, the musician is alleged to have suffered “chest pains” which sparked a medical emergency, the Metropolis Well being Division mentioned in an announcement on the time. They confirmed that an ambulance had been known as to the scene, however a cellular response unit from EMI was already on the scene, with a well being skilled coping with the emergency.
Whereas makes an attempt had been made to revive Hawkins, he was pronounced lifeless on the scene. Taylor is survived by his spouse of 17 years, Alison, and their three kids, Taylor’s 18-year-old son Shane has additionally adopted in his dad’s drumming footsteps.
Elsewhere in Dave’s tribute he additionally gave a particular point out to drummer Josh Freese. In Might, Josh left the band in Might after spending three years with them following Taylor’s loss of life.
Dave wrote: “It ought to go with out saying that with out the boundless vitality of William Goldsmith, the seasoned knowledge of Franz Stahl, and the thunderous wizardry of Josh Freese, this story can be incomplete.
“So we lengthen our heartfelt gratitude for the time, music, and recollections that we shared with every of them through the years. Thanks, gents.”
In an announcement revealing Josh had been sacked from his place, the drummer mentioned he supported the choice. He took to social media to share his ideas on the decision. “The Foo Fighters known as me Monday night time to let me know they’ve determined ‘to go in a unique route with their drummer,” he mentioned.
“Regardless, I loved the previous two years with them, each on and off stage, and I assist no matter they really feel is finest for the band.”
He added: “In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve by no means been let go from a band, so whereas I am not offended – only a bit shocked and dissatisfied.” Nevertheless, plainly Josh is attempting to see the humorous facet of the state of affairs as he mentioned: “However as most of you already know I’ve at all times labored freelance and bounced between bands so, I am effective. Keep tuned for my ‘High 10 attainable causes Josh received booted from the Foo Fighters’ record.'”
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