Rockers React To The Death Of Taylor Hawkins

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters performs onstage at the after party for the Los Angeles premiere of “Studio 666” at the Fonda Theatre on February 16, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Some of the biggest names in rock honored late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins over the weekend. Here are just a few of the countless tributes:

Lars Ulrich: “Thank you for always having the biggest warmest smile on your face and for lighting up every room with your infectious energy and good vibes.”

Ozzy Osbourne: “truly a great person and an amazing musician“.

Tom Morello: “I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power“.

Axl Rose: “He was a really great guy, drummer n’ family man. Was always great to see him!”

Ringo Starr: “God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band”

Questlove: “coolest dude ever.”

Mick Jagger: “So incredibly sad“.

What made Hawkins such a beloved figure among his fellow musicians?

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