The Foo Fighters Respect Music... And Each Other
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 03:38PM I've been thinking a lot about this since the news that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died suddenly over the weekend. As soon as I saw the news, I pretty much decided the band was done. Yet, there was the business of a massive 50 date tour already booked with many sold out shows. I figured the shows would be canceled and I was right.
The Foos didn't waste any time canceling - and that shows a lot of respect for Hawkins and his importance in the band. In the past when a band member died, say for The Who, ZZ Top or The Rolling Stones - the bands just kept on going like nothing happened. I was especially shocked when ZZ Top took barely a breath after the death of Dusty Hill. I know the Foo Fighters are on an entirely different plane of fame - they are arguably one of the biggest rock acts in the world - but still. There is no blueprint for dealing with a tragedy like this and everyone living has the right to make money, but sometimes respect and dignity matter more than ticket sales. The Foo Fighters - and especially Dave Grohl - got this right.
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