Taylor Hawkins
Many stars perform at tribute concert in London
Taylor Hawkins (3rd from left) was found dead in a hotel room in March.
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To honor the late Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters are hosting two tribute concerts. There are numerous stars.
Almost three months have passed since the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins (1972-2022). His bandmates have been in the past week announced two concerts in his honor, scheduled for September 3rd in London and September 27th in Los Angeles. Numerous well-known artists will be on stage in England, as the group has now announced.
From Liam Gallagher to Mark Ronson
The Foo Fighters have released a poster that is only intended to announce the first swing of the many musical guests. Numerous friends, companions and idols of the drummer can be seen at the concert in Wembley Stadium.
In addition to the Foo Fighters, Brian May (74) and Roger Taylor (72) from Queen, Geddy Lee (68) and Alex Lifeson (68) from Rush, The Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde (70), Mark Ronson ( 46) and the band Supergrass perform. Liam Gallagher (49), Stewart Copeland (69) from The Police and Josh Homme (49), frontman of the band Queens of the Stone Age, will also be there, among others. Comedian Dave Chapelle (48) is also expected as a special guest.
Tickets go on sale from Friday June 17th. Proceeds will benefit UK charities, which will also be announced soon.
Foo Fighters want to celebrate “his legacy as a global rock icon”.
The two shows are set to celebrate “Taylor’s memory and legacy as a global rock icon.” Both his bandmates and “his inspirations perform the songs he fell in love with and the ones he brought to life”, according to a statement from the band on your website. The line-up for the Los Angeles show is not yet known.
After the death of their bandmate, the Foo Fighters canceled all remaining tour dates via social media in March. The band also did not attend their planned appearance at this year’s Grammy Awards. Taylor Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25. The musician was 50 years old.