Taylor Hawkins’ wife thanks fans in her first statement since the drummer’s death: “Taylor has valued his dream role in Foo Fighters every minute of their 25 years with them” | Guitar.com

Allison, wife of Taylor Hawkin, made her first public statement since the tragic death of the drummer, telling fans “I want to share with you how much you meant it.”

in the current situation subscriber on me fu fightersAlison wrote on the Facebook page: “My sincere thanks and admiration to the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s wide fans for the outpouring of love each of you have shown to our beloved Taylor. Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort to me and my family during this time of unimaginable grief. “.

“As Taylor’s wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share with you how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to ‘take your socks off’ during every performance. Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and have appreciated his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them. We consider every A member of the band and the extended Foo Fighters are our family.”

“Taylor’s endearing spirit and deep love for music will live on forever through the collaborations he has enjoyed with other musicians and the catalog of songs he has contributed to and created.”

“In celebration of his life, it is now up to all of us who loved him so much to honor the legacy of Taylor and the music he gave us. Thank you all once again for your love and compassion. Taylor loved you all and we love you too.”

Hawkins fu fighters Bandmates along with his family recently Announcing two greeting parties In his honor: one at Wembley Stadium in the UK, and one at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles with the as-yet-to-be-revealed All-Star lineup.

Hawkins died in March at the age of 50 while the band was on tour in South America, which resulted in the band canceling all upcoming tour dates as they mourned the loss.