Foo Fighters are taking a break from performing in light of drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death.
The band issued a statement Tuesday confirming that all upcoming tour dates have been canceled after Hawkins, 50, died on Friday, hours before a scheduled music festival performance in Bogotá, Colombia.
“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 statement read. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned.”
The “Everlong” rockers — Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel and Rami Jaffee — said that instead of touring, they’d be using the time to mourn their loss and lean on their families.
“Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together,” read the statement, which was signed by the band, “With love.”
