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Foo FightersandTaylor Hawkins' family are teaming up to present a tribute concert for the band’s late drummer, who died in March at the age of 50.
“Taylor was not only an incredible drummer and musician but truly one of the most passionate super fans of music the world has seen,” Bruce Gilmer, Paramount President of Music and Chief Content Officer for Music at Paramount+, said in a statement. “His infectious energy and unique talent will continue to live on through his vast body of work.”
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More guests and appearances are yet to be announced, according to the release.
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When Hawkins' family and Foo Fighters announced the tribute concert in June, they also announced thatanother tribute concert will take place at The Kia Forumin Los Angeles on Sept. 27.
The Los Angeles show’s lineup includes includesMiley Cyrus,Alanis Morissette, Queen’sMayand Roger Taylor, Ronson,Joan Jett, Queens of the Stone Age’sJosh Hommeand Jon Theodore, Copeland of The Police,Gene Simmonsof Kiss,Mötley Crüe’sNikki Sixx,Chad Smithof theRed Hot Chili Peppers, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction, Omar Hakim, Luke Spiller of The Struts, Rufus Taylor,Van Halen, Rage Against the Machine’s Brad Wilk, Pat Wilson of Weezer and Chevy Metal, Hawkins' cover band.
Nearly all of the artists are longtime friends and/or collaborators of Hawkins, whodied on March 25in Bogotá, Colombia, shortly before a scheduled music festival performance after complaining of chest pains in his hotel. Hejoined Foo Fightersas the band’s drummer in 1998 after touring with Morissette, 48, in the years prior.
source: people.com