Remembering Taylor Hawkins. The late drummer’s son, Shane Hawkins, joined Foo Fighters for a Friday, Could 26 efficiency at Boston Calling Music Competition.
Shane, 17, joined lead singer Dave Grohl and firm to carry out “I’ll Stick Round,” Us Weekly confirms.
“Thanks for final night time #foofighters a lot f–kin enjoyable,” Shane shared by way of Instagram on Sunday, Could 28.
The teenager is considered one of Taylor’s three surviving youngsters together with sisters Annabelle and Everleigh. The Texas native, who shared the youngsters with spouse Alison Hawkins, died abruptly in March 2022 at age 50 in Bogotá, Colombia. A reason for demise was not introduced, however a preliminary toxicology report claimed that he died with 10 substances in his system, together with marijuana, benzodiazepines and opioids.
Following his demise, Foo Fighters canceled their tour and took a hiatus earlier than returning to the stage the next September for star-studded tributes to the late drummer. Shane took the stage to play “My Hero” together with his father’s friends on the time.
“We've got yet one more drummer that’s going to come back up and play with us tonight. Let me inform you, I don’t suppose I’ve ever seen anybody hit the drums as arduous as this particular person,” Grohl, 53, instructed the packed stadium throughout the London present. “However past that, he’s a member of our household, and he must be right here tonight with all of us. I believe it is sensible that he’s going to come back up and play with us tonight. Women and gents, would you please welcome, Mr. Shane Hawkins on the drums.”
At Friday’s Boston Calling present, Taylor was honored with the band’s efficiency of “Chilly Day within the Solar.” Grohl instructed the viewers, “I’m gonna do it for Taylor’s household. And I’m gonna do it for Taylor. As a result of we used to sing it collectively.”
Because the Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders frontman’s demise, Josh Freese has taken over drumming duties with the “Everlong” performers. At Friday’s present, the brand new wore a cheeky T-shirt that stated, “Fingers crossed for the brand new man.”
He obtained a heat welcome from the group, who roared with applause each time the digital camera panned over to him. Grohl additionally launched the brand new drummer, saying the band wouldn't be capable of tour with out him.
Freese, who has beforehand toured with Weapons N’ Roses and Sting, shared a photograph from the Massachusetts set. “Surreal, bittersweet, optimistic,” he wrote by way of Instagram.
Foo Fighters will launch their first album post-Hawkins’ demise on June 2, titled However Right here We Are.
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Reporting by Leanne Stanton