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Foo Fighters’ Greatest Hits goes to Number 5 in UK charts following death of Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters’ 2009 compilation Greatest Hits has re-entered the Top 5 this week, following the tragic passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

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“You were a true rock’n’roll hero and will always remain in my heart”: Paul McCartney pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins

Paul McCartney has shared a beautiful written tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins, calling him a “great drummer” with a “big and shiny” personality.

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Taylor Hawkins: A wild light blinding bright

He was obsessed with rock’n’roll and one of the greatest drummers on the planet, but more importantly Taylor Hawkins was a man brimming with love and kindness. Here, we remember a true one-of-a-kind…

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Foo Fighters cancel all upcoming tour dates following the death of Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters have announced “the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates” in a statement on social media.

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Watch Perry Farrell’s heartfelt video tribute to “best friend” Taylor Hawkins

“What I’m gonna do from this day forward is to try to make music that I think Taylor would really love…” See Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell’s moving tribute video for the late Foo Fighters drummer.

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“He was one of the nicest people you could have ever met”: Elton John dedicates Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me to Taylor Hawkins

Watch Elton John pay tribute to “a true musician who loved all sorts of music and loved life”, Taylor Hawkins.

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Taylor Hawkins: More than “just the drummer”

A true showman and devotee to rock’n’roll, Taylor Hawkins was one of a kind, and lifted Foo Fighters to immeasurable heights.

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The music world mourns the loss of Taylor Hawkins

Tom Morello, Liam Gallagher, The Prodigy and more share their love and respect for the late Taylor Hawkins.

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies aged 50

Foo Fighters announce in a statement that they are “devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins”.

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The story of Dave Grohl’s favourite Foos album, There Is Nothing Left To Lose

After achieving lift-off with their second album, Dave Grohl aimed for a big, er, breakout as his band returned home for There Is Nothing Left To Lose. But turbulence laid ahead as Foo Fighters took flight…

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Taylor Hawkins: “I used to do a lot of fcking drugs… I believed the bullsht myth of live fast and die young”

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins reflects on his introduction to rock, working with his heroes and a former life of excess…

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Taylor Hawkins on the first time he heard Foo Fighters: "I was completely blown to smithereens"

Drummer Taylor Hawkins remembers the first time he heard a Foo Fighters song – and how much he "loved it right away".

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“Music gives people hope. And we desperately need that now”: Foo Fighters take us inside Medicine At Midnight

The Foo Fighters’ 25-year career has been built upon one simple premise: a love for rock’n’roll. So when the world needs it most, new album Medicine At Midnight is their bid to bring joy back into the world…

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Corey Taylor, Taylor Hawkins, Dave Navarro and more join A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! stream

The star-studded Bowie Celebration stream has added a whole bunch more guests, including Corey Taylor, Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins and Taylor Momsen.

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Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins and Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron launch new project, Nighttime Boogie Association

Listen to the first two singles from Taylor Hawkins and Matt Cameron's new Nighttime Boogie Association collaboration.

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Taylor Hawkins on his all-time favourite Foo Fighters song

Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins looks back over his favourite material from the rock legends' discography.

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Foo Fighters’ Greatest Hits goes to Number 5 in UK charts following death of Taylor Hawkins

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Taylor Hawkins: “I used to do a lot of f*cking drugs… I believed the bullsh*t myth of live fast and die young”

Taylor Hawkins on the first time he heard Foo Fighters: "I was completely blown to smithereens"

“Music gives people hope. And we desperately need that now”: Foo Fighters take us inside Medicine At Midnight

Corey Taylor, Taylor Hawkins, Dave Navarro and more join A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! stream

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Taylor Hawkins on his all-time favourite Foo Fighters song

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Taylor Hawkins: “I used to do a lot of fcking drugs… I believed the bullsht myth of live fast and die young”