Taylor HawkinsAt the 2022 Grammy Awards, his presence was evident.
Billie Eilish At the ceremony she paid tribute to Foo Fighters drummer, performing “Happier Than Ever” wearing a shirt that featured Hawkins’ visage. She finished her performance by joining her brother, a Grammy nominee FinneasAs a reminder of Hawkins’ death, she pulled on the shirt with her right hand.
Hawkins, 50 years old, died suddenly on March 25, 2015. The drummer was staying at a hotel in Chapinero, a locality of the Colombian capital of Bogota, at the time of his passing. Colombian authorities say they are still investigating to find out the causes of Hawkins’ death. According to them, a toxicological analysis showed that Hawkins had many substances in his body but could not confirm that this was the reason for Hawkins’ death.
The Foo Fighters—Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett Rami Jaffee—were set to perform at the 2022 Grammys but canceled all upcoming appearances, including their South American tour.