Billie Eilish and the tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins

Billie Eilish paid tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins, during his performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards. While singing his song, which was nominated for a Grammy, Happier Than Ever, during the awards ceremony held in Las Vegas on Sunday night, the pop star chose to wear an oversized black t-shirt with a photo of Hawkins’ face.

At last week’s Oscars, Eilish said that when she heard the news of the drummer’s death, “it was incredibly heartbreaking. It happened just before taking the stage. We got the news and it really, really destroyed us. ” And his brother Finneas had added: “Taylor was a legendary musician. We were his fans for years before we met him. And we only met him a handful of times … I wish we could have spent more time together, he was such a kind person, so generous. We are heartbroken. ‘

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas

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The Foo Fighters had to perform at the Grammys before Hawkins’ sudden and unexpected disappearance. However, last Tuesday, the band announced that they would cancel all other tour dates, due to the bereavement: “We are sorry and we share your disappointment that we will not see you as expected,” he said in a statement. “But let’s take this time to suffer, to heal, to stay close to our cari, and to appreciate all the music and memories we have created together ».

Source: Vanity Fair

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