Rock band Foo Fighters give tribute to drummer Taylor Hawkins

American rock band Foo Fighters organized an all-star event at the Kia Forum in the second tribute to their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The event showcased some of the biggest names in the music industry, the likes of which included the following –

Nirvana

Pearl Jam


Motley Crue

The Police

Black Sabbath

Led Zeppelin

Queen

Rush

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Pink

Miley Cyrus

Travis Barker

Chris Chaney

Rick Savage

Shane Hawkins, son of Taylor Hawkins



The event was a roaring success and honoured the sudden demise of Taylor Hawkins, who has registered 26 Grammy wins.
The FOO Fighters were formed in Seattle by Taylor Hawkins and David Grohl. It was formed after the suicide of Kurt Cobain. Taylor Hawkins died on March 25, 2022, of sudden chest pain. He was 50 at the time of his death and was vacationing in Colombia when the emergency medical team was summoned after he complained of chest pains. The cause of death was not published, though many rumoured it to be due to drug consumption.

FAQs

1. Where was the first memorial held?
   The first memorial was held at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3, 2022.
2. Who are the Foo Fighters?
   The FOO Fighters are an American rock band founded in 1994.
3. Who are the surviving members of the Foo Fighters?
   The current band members include Rami Jaffe, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, and Pat Smear.