Taylor Hawkins had 10 completely different substances in his system, officers say

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had 10 completely different substances in his system on the time of his demise, Colombian officers stated.

The 50-year-old was taking part in on the South American leg of the band’s world tour when his sudden demise was introduced on Saturday.

In an announcement following an preliminary forensic examination, the Colombian Legal professional Basic’s Workplace stated a preliminary urine toxicology take a look at indicated the presence of 10 completely different substances, together with marijuana, antidepressants and opioids.

The assertion continued: “The Nationwide Institute of Forensic Drugs continues to conduct the mandatory medical research to establish the reason for demise.

“The Legal professional Basic’s Workplace will proceed to analyze and can duly inform the findings of forensic examinations in due time.”

The rock group performed in Argentina final Sunday and had been attributable to carry out in Bogota on Friday evening.

It comes after the Bogota municipal authorities stated the town’s emergency centre acquired a report of a affected person with “chest ache” and despatched an ambulance on Friday night.

Paramedics tried to revive Hawkins however there was no response and he was declared lifeless at his resort in northern Bogota, the assertion added.

The band, fronted by former Nirvana star Dave Grohl, stated they had been “devastated by the premature loss” and requested for the privateness of Hawkins’ household to be revered.

Tributes have poured in from titans of the music business, with Queen drummer Roger Taylor evaluating his demise to “dropping a youthful favorite brother”.

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“He was a form sensible man and an inspirational mentor to my son Rufus and one of the best good friend one may ever have. Devastated,” he stated.

In the meantime Queen guitarist Brian Might stated he’s “heartbroken” including that Hawkins was “household to us”.

Hawkins will seem on Might’s upcoming remastered second solo album, One other World Revisited.

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Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker remembered the times when Hawkins performed with Alanis Morissette earlier than taking part in for the Foo Fighters, including that he was “unhappy” he would by no means see him once more.

“I’ll always remember Laguna Seashore days after I was a trash man taking part in in a punk rock band and also you had been taking part in with Alanis.

“You’d come watch me play in dive bars and be like, ‘child you’re a star’.

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“And I believed you had been loopy however you gave me a lot hope and willpower.

“Years later we toured along with Blink and Foos in Australia and I’ve one of the best recollections of smoking cigarettes within the restroom of flights we had been on collectively and watching your set each evening.

“To say I’ll miss you my good friend isn’t sufficient. Until the following time we discuss drums and smoke within the boys room.”

Weapons N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose stated Hawkins was a “actually nice man, drummer n’ household man” including that he was “really saddened” by the information of his demise.

Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger additionally paid tribute, writing: “So extremely unhappy to listen to of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My ideas are together with his household and the band at the moment.”

In the meantime Duran Duran star Roger Taylor stated Hawkins was one of many final true “rock star drummers of our time.”

“Every time I noticed Taylor play it all the time struck me that he embodied the spirit of punk, coupled with the wonderful approach and skill.

“I used to be really honoured what I heard that you just had been within the viewers at our final present in Vegas. The Californian surf will miss you too Taylor,” he added.

Liam Gallagher, former frontman of rock band Oasis stated he was “devastated to listen to the unhappy information” alongside rock band Biffy Clyro, musician Billy Idol and Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr, who all tweeted their condolences.

Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame in Black Sabbath, praised Hawkins as a “nice particular person and an incredible musician,” and promised to “see him on the opposite aspect”.

Whereas guitarist Tony Iommi, additionally of heavy metallic band Black Sabbath, stated the demise of Hawkins was a “horrible loss”.

He added: “I awoke this morning to listen to the terrible information of Taylor Hawkins demise. He was such a stunning man and such a superb participant.”

Rage In opposition to The Machine’s Tom Morello stated: “I beloved your spirit and your unstoppable rock energy. Relaxation In Peace my good friend.”

Guitarist of rock band Inexperienced Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, added that he was “shocked and devastated”.

In the meantime pop star Miley Cyrus, who additionally carried out in Bogota this week, stated her subsequent present is devoted to Hawkins.

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Posting an Instagram story of an image of The Pretenders music Brass In Pocket, Cyrus added: “My favorite reminiscence with Taylor is dancing round his drum equipment whereas he performed alongside to this music taking part in it on repeat imagining us laughing, love ceaselessly.”

Hawkins performed within the Foos for greater than 20 years, alongside Grohl on vocals and guitar and fellow bandmates Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee.

He joined in 1997 following the departure of the band’s earlier drummer William Goldsmith.

In a tweet from the Foo Fighters’ official account, they stated: “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will dwell on with all of us ceaselessly.”

Footage on social media confirmed followers gathering in entrance of the stage on the Estereo Picnic pageant, with lit candles being positioned on stage.

The band had been scheduled to carry out on the Grammys on April 3 and had been attributable to start a brand new tour of North America in Might.

Hawkins was born in Fort Price, Texas, in 1972 and raised in Laguna Seashore, California.

He’s survived by his spouse Alison and their three youngsters.