The beloved musician was pronounced dead at his hotel in Colombia, after paramedics fought to bring him back to life after reports of a man with “chest pain”. The rock band played in Argentina last Sunday and were due to appear in Bogota on Friday night as part of their South American tour when Hawkins’ death was announced. Now, a statement from Colombia’s attorney general’s office said Mr Hawkins had a drug cocktail in his system. These included THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and opioids. A statement posted on Twitter, translated from the original Spanish, read: said: In the toxicological examination of the body of Taylor Hawkins, 10 types of substances were found, including: THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. “The National Institute of Forensic Medicine is continuing its medical studies to fully clarify the events that led to the death of Taylor Hawkins. The Office of the Prosecutor of the Nation will continue the investigation and will report the results that emerged in this context in a timely manner “. In a previous statement, Bogota’s municipal government said the city’s emergency center had received a report of a patient with “chest pain” and sent an ambulance on Friday night. Rescuers tried to resuscitate Hawkins, but there was no response and he was pronounced dead at his hotel in northern Bogota, the statement added. The band, led by former Nirvana star Dave Grohl, said they were “devastated by the untimely loss” and called for the Hawkins family’s privacy to be respected. The tributes spilled over from music industry titans, with Queen drummer Roger Taylor comparing his death to the “loss of a younger beloved brother.” “He was a kind, brilliant man and an inspiring mentor to my son Roufos and the best friend one could ever have. “Overwhelmed,” he said. Queen guitarist Brian May, meanwhile, said he was “hurt”, adding that Hawkins was “a family to us”. Hawkins will appear on May’s upcoming remastered second solo album, Another World Revisited. Fans of the American band Foo Fighters cry outside the Casa Medina hotel where the drummer of the band Taylor Hawkins was found dead on March 26, 2022 in Bogota, Colombia (Image: Getty Images) Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker recalled the days when Hawkins played Alanis Morissette before playing for the Foo Fighters, adding that he was “sad” he would never see him again. “I will never forget the days of Laguna Beach when I was a trash man playing in a punk rock band and you were playing with Alanis. You will come to see me playing in diving bars and you will say “my little one you are a star”. And I thought you were crazy but you gave me so much hope and determination. “Years later we were touring with Blink and Foos in Australia and I have the best memories of smoking cigarettes in the toilet on the flights we were with and watching your set every night. To say that I will miss you my friend is not enough. “Until the next time we talk drums and smoke in the boys’ room.” Guns N ‘Roses singer Axl Rose said Hawkins was a “really great guy, drummer and family man,” adding that he was “really saddened” by the news of his death. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger also paid tribute, writing: “I am so deeply saddened to hear of the death of Taylor Hawkins. “My thoughts are with his family and the band right now.” Meanwhile, Duran Duran star Roger Taylor said Hawkins was one of the last true “rock star drummers of our time.” “Whenever I saw Taylor play, I was always impressed that he embodied the spirit of punk, combined with his amazing technique and ability. “I was really honored to hear that you were in the audience at our last show in Vegas. “You will also miss the Californian surf Taylor,” he added. Liam Gallagher, former frontman of the rock band Oasis, said he was “happy when he heard the sad news” along with rock band Biffy Clyro, musician Billy Idol and Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr, who all sent their condolences to Twitter. Ozzy Osbourne, who became famous on Black Sabbath, praised Hawkins as “an excellent person and an amazing musician” and promised to “see him from the other side”. Taylor Hawkins (second left) with the rest of the Foo Fighters (Image: PA) Guitarist Tony Iommi, also of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, said Hawkins’s death was a “terrible loss”. He added: “I woke up this morning to hear the horrific news of Taylor Hawkins’s death. “He was such a great guy and such a brilliant player.” Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello said: “I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. “Rest in peace my friend.” Green Day rock guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong added that he was “shocked and devastated”. Meanwhile, pop star Miley Cyrus, who also appeared in Bogota this week, said her next show is dedicated to Hawkins. Posting a story on Instagram of a photo of The Pretenders Brass In Pocket song, Cyrus added: “My favorite memory with Taylor is dancing around his drum kit while playing with this song, playing it over and over again. he imagined to laugh, to love forever “. Vamps drummer Tristan Evans added that it was a “sad day for drummers”. He added: “I remember seeing Taylor for the first time and I was obsessed with his talent and his show, it was an experience I will never forget.” Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds said the new shocks were “incredibly shocking” and that Hawkins always seemed to be “smiling with that big beautiful smile”. Musician Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50, (Image: Getty Images) Hawkins played for Foos for more than two decades, alongside Groll on vocals and guitar, and with bandmates Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee. He became a member in 1997 after the departure of the band’s previous drummer William Goldsmith. In a tweet from the official Foo Fighters account, they said: “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live with us all forever.” Pictures on social media showed fans gathering in front of the stage at the Estereo Picnic festival, with lighted candles being placed on stage. The band was scheduled to appear at the Grammys on April 3 and was set to embark on a new tour of North America in May. Hawkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1972 and grew up in Laguna Beach, California. He was survived by his wife Allison and their three children. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea.
