A message posted to the band's Twitter account encouraged taking 'this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close.'
“It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins,” the message read. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all of the music and memories we’ve made together.
The group, recipients of 12 Grammy Awards, announced Friday the “tragic and untimely” death of Hawkins, who was 50. A cause of death was not given. Foo Fighters, which is fronted by Dave Grohl, had been in South America on tour and was scheduled to perform Friday in Bogotá, Colombia. Tour dates for the band had been announced through December 2022, including an upcoming performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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