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
17. Taylor relaxing - MTV2's 24 Hours of Foo - 2005
Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters appears onstage during MTV2's "24 Hours Of Foo" at the MTV Times Square Studios June 11, 2005 in New York City. | Getty Images
18. Performance time - MTV2's 24 Hours of Foo - 2005
Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters performs during MTV2's "24 Hours Of Foo" at the MTV Times Square Studios June 11, 2005 in New York City. | Getty Images
19. Foo Fighters headline Reading Festival - 2005
Taylor Hawkins of The Foofighters performs on stage at the second day of The Carling Weekend Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2005 in Reading, England. | Getty Images
20. Foo Fighters at the VH1 Rock Honors - 2006
Musicians Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Brian May perform during the VH1 Rock Honors at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 25, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Getty Images