The Foo Fighters are ready to get back on stage and start their tour, but who replaced Taylor Hawkins in the band?
Taylor Hawkins’s death came as a shock to everyone and fans were left devasted after hearing the news. Following this, the Foo Fighters also canceled their tour.
However, they are back and are ready to start performing once again as they introduced a new drummer.
Who replaced Taylor Hawkins in Foo Fighters?
Taylor was replaced by Josh Freese, a well-known drummer in the music industry. He has been a friend of the other band members for a long time and was one of the strong contenders when it came to deciding who would join the band.
Fans were waiting for the band members to confirm the identity of the new member but it wasn’t until their latest live session that they decided to break their silence.
The Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts was a live session that gave fans an insight into what they can expect from the upcoming tour and also gave a behind-the-scenes look at what the band members have been up to.
Not to forget, it also introduced Josh as the new member.
What we know about Josh Freese
Josh is a drummer who has been working in the industry for a long time. He started off with solo projects. He released two albums while working alone.
He soon joined the Vandals and started delivering songs along with the band. However, this was not the only band that he played for.
Over the years, Josh has been a support system for many bands such as A Perfect Circle, Guns N’ Roses, Devo, Nine Inch Nails, and more.
He had also played with Foo Fighters on some occasions. Due to this, some were convinced that he might be the new member.
This was officially confirmed on May 21 by the members.
How did Taylor Hawkins die?
As per reports, Taylor died due to cardiac arrest. A toxicology test revealed that he had 10 different substances in his system.
The news of his death was confirmed by the band in a statement that read: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children, and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”
He was 50 at the time of his death.
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