2022 was a year that left deep marks on the Foo Fighters due to the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins . Throughout the months, the band organized events where they played in tribute to their dear friend , but the future of the Foo Fighters remained uncertain.
On the last day of the year, the group broke their silence and shared a statement affirming that, despite the grief and absence of Hawkins, the Foo Fighters will continue as a band. Check out the full statement (free translation):
"As we bid farewell to the most tragic and difficult year our band has ever known, we are reminded of how grateful we are for the people we love and cherish most, and for our loved ones who are no longer with us."
The Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and the continuation of life. And for the past 27 years, our fans have built a global community. A devoted support system that has helped us all through the darkest times together. A place to share our joy and our pain, our hopes and fears, and to join in a chorus of life together through music.
Without Taylor, we would never have become the band we were – and without Taylor, we know we will be a different band in the future. We also know that you, the fans, mean as much to Taylor as he meant to you, and we know that when we see you again – and we will, very soon – he will be there in spirit, with all of us, every night.”
There are still no further details about the Foo Fighters' next steps or the possible addition of a new drummer. Recently, Dave Grohl paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins by making Billie Eilish concert , where they sang "My Hero" together.
