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Wednesday
Mar302022

The Foo Fighters Respect Music... And Each Other

I've been thinking a lot about this since the news that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died suddenly over the weekend. As soon as I saw the news, I pretty much decided the band was done. Yet, there was the business of a massive 50 date tour already booked with many sold out shows. I figured the shows would be canceled and I was right.

The Foos didn't waste any time canceling - and that shows a lot of respect for Hawkins and his importance in the band. In the past when a band member died, say for The Who, ZZ Top or The Rolling Stones - the bands just kept on going like nothing happened. I was especially shocked when ZZ Top took barely a breath after the death of Dusty Hill. I know the Foo Fighters are on an entirely different plane of fame - they are arguably one of the biggest rock acts in the world - but still. There is no blueprint for dealing with a tragedy like this and everyone living has the right to make money, but sometimes respect and dignity matter more than ticket sales. The Foo Fighters - and especially Dave Grohl - got this right.

 

Saturday
Mar262022

Farewell Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins, phenomenal drummer for the Foo Fighters, died suddenly in Bogota, Colombia. He was 50 and no cause of death has been released. The Foo Fighters were in Colombia to headline the Festival Estereo Picnic and were also set to play Lollapalooza Brasil Sunday. The band has a massive run of tour dates ahead of them. I highly doubt any of those happen now - or in the future.

Foos frontman Dave Grohl always considered Hawkins a brother. In his recent autobiography I believe he wrote that if any member of the band died, that would be the end of the Foo Fighters. Before joining the Foo Fighters, Hawkins was the drummer for Alanis Morissette.


I read the Rolling Stone obit around 4 a.m. - and I urge you to give it some attention as well. Click the tweet below.

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday
Nov132021

Welcome to Rockville 2022 Announces Headliners

Guns n' Roses, Korn, KISS and Foo Fighters will headline Welcome to Rockville in May. This is a solid lineup so far. You have to think the rest of the bands will be good, too. Definitely something to keep on the radar. Passes are on sale now for $10 down. Looks like weekend VIP starts at $575.