Taylor Hawkins had a stellar career as a touring drummer with Alanis Morissette before joining the Foo Fighters. Read on to explore more.
As per a statement from the band, Taylor Hawkins, the joyous and fearsome drummer for Foo Fighters, died at the age of 50.
As word of Hawkins’ passing circulated on social media, a slew of musicians and celebrities paid tribute to the late drummer. Furthermore, at the time of the drummer’s death, the Band was on tour in South America.
Similarly, he gained popularity as Alanis Morissette’s touring drummer before joining Foo Fighters in 1997, following the departure of founding drummer William Goldsmith.
Here’s everything you need to know about the musician.
Taylor Hawkins & Alanis Morissette Relationship: Why Did He Leave?
Taylor Hawkins was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette, who had already established a great career and was performing to sold-out crowds.
Hawkins’ leaving as a drummer for Alanis Morrissette is unknown, given they were selling out stadiums all over the world at the time.
According to accounts, Hawkins made the decision after Grohl phoned him and asked for a new drummer recommendation.
Foo Fighters had not yet broken through to the big time, despite their achievements. Alannis Morissette’s album, Jagged Little Pill, was at the top of the Billboard charts in the United States.
Grohl was instantly interested in bringing Hawkins into the band after hearing him play.
Apart from this, the Foo Fighters were presently on tour in South America and are set to perform in Bogota, Colombia, when the drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away.
Where Is Alanis Morissette Now?
According to sources, Alanis Morissette, a Canadian-American artist, singer, songwriter, and actor, has released a new song called “Oliver Branch.”
Alanis Morissette has announced a new round of tour dates to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Jagged Little Pill, released in 1995.
In June, she’ll visit parts of Europe and the United Kingdom before embarking on a North American tour in July and August. As openers, Beth Orton and Garbage accompany her.
Reportedly, Morissette postponed her Jagged Little Pill tour from 2020 last summer to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the album. Morrissette has featured as a judge on the singing competition TV show Alter Ego since the release of Such Pretty Forks in the Road.