• US band Foo Fighters perform at the Glastonbury Festival in 2017. The band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died on Friday aged 50. EPA
    US band Foo Fighters perform at the Glastonbury Festival in 2017. The band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died on Friday aged 50. EPA
  • Logistics workers light candles on the stage of the Estereo Picnic festival during a tribute paid to Hawkins, who died in Bogota, Colombia. Reuters
    Logistics workers light candles on the stage of the Estereo Picnic festival during a tribute paid to Hawkins, who died in Bogota, Colombia. Reuters
  • Police officers in front of the hotel where Hawkins died on March 25, 2022. AFP
    Police officers in front of the hotel where Hawkins died on March 25, 2022. AFP
  • Foo Fighters fans outside the Casa Medina hotel. Reuters
    Foo Fighters fans outside the Casa Medina hotel. Reuters
  • Fans react to the tributes for Taylor Hawkins. Reuters
    Fans react to the tributes for Taylor Hawkins. Reuters
  • Fans express their emotions after news of Hawkins' death. Reuters
    Fans express their emotions after news of Hawkins' death. Reuters
  • People light candles in front the hotel where Hawkins died. AFP
    People light candles in front the hotel where Hawkins died. AFP
  • People mourn the death of Hawkins. EPA
    People mourn the death of Hawkins. EPA
  • Fans gather in front of a hotel where Hawkins died. AFP
    Fans gather in front of a hotel where Hawkins died. AFP
  • Fans place lights in front of the hotel where Hawkins died. AP
    Fans place lights in front of the hotel where Hawkins died. AP
  • Colombian investigators leaves the hotel where Hawkins was found dead. AP
    Colombian investigators leaves the hotel where Hawkins was found dead. AP

Foo Fighters win three Grammys as Taylor Hawkins is celebrated at the awards


Katy Gillett
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A little over a week after Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died, the American rock band have picked up three awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

The band won Best Rock Album for Medicine at Midnight, Best Rock Performance for the album's opening track, Making A Fire, and Best Rock Song for Waiting On A War.

Foo Fighters, who were due to perform on the night, cancelled all upcoming concert dates after Hawkins' death.

Presenter Jimmy Jam accepted the prizes on their behalf, "with prayers to their loved ones". The awards were presented during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony, which took place ahead of the big event on Sunday night.

The late Taylor Hawkins appears on screen during an In Memoriam tribute at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. AP
The late Taylor Hawkins appears on screen during an In Memoriam tribute at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. AP

Hawkins died on March 25 in Colombia at the age of 50, ahead of a festival performance by the band.

There were no immediate details about how he died, though the band said his death was a “tragic and untimely loss".

It has since been reported that opioids, marijuana and other drugs were found in his system after he died, according to investigators, although it is not confirmed whether they contributed to his death.

“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us for ever,” said a message on the band’s official Twitter account that was also emailed to the media.

Billie Eilish performs 'Happier Than Ever' with an image of Taylor Hawkins on her T-shirt at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. AP
Billie Eilish performs 'Happier Than Ever' with an image of Taylor Hawkins on her T-shirt at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. AP

During the Grammys, which took place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a video tribute was played in honour of Hawkins, with the Foo Fighters' song My Hero as the backdrop.

During her performance of Happier Than Ever, Billie Eilish wore a black T-shirt with Hawkins' image across the front, while Grammys host Trevor Noah said: "Our thoughts go out to Taylor's family, his friends, the Foo Fighters family and all of their fans around the globe."

Scroll through the gallery below to see best-dressed men at the Grammys 2022:

  • Lil Nas X, wearing an embellished suit, at the Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022. AFP
    Lil Nas X, wearing an embellished suit, at the Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022. AFP
  • K-pop band BTS sported co-ordinated brown, white and blue looks, thanks to Louis Vuitton. AP
    K-pop band BTS sported co-ordinated brown, white and blue looks, thanks to Louis Vuitton. AP
  • Jared Leto, wearing black textured Gucci. AFP
    Jared Leto, wearing black textured Gucci. AFP
  • Justin Bieber, wearing an oversized Balenciaga suit. EPA
    Justin Bieber, wearing an oversized Balenciaga suit. EPA
  • Diplo, wearing a black tuxedo over a turtleneck. AFP
    Diplo, wearing a black tuxedo over a turtleneck. AFP
  • Trevor Noah, wearing a pink tuxedo jacket. AFP
    Trevor Noah, wearing a pink tuxedo jacket. AFP
  • Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, wearing pink Givenchy. AFP
    Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, wearing pink Givenchy. AFP
  • Jon Batiste, wearing a sequinned suit. AFP
    Jon Batiste, wearing a sequinned suit. AFP
  • Giveon, wearing black tweed Chanel. AP
    Giveon, wearing black tweed Chanel. AP
  • Ty Dolla $ign, wearing a snake skin jacket over leather trousers. AP
    Ty Dolla $ign, wearing a snake skin jacket over leather trousers. AP
  • John Legend, wearing a black velvet suit. AFP
    John Legend, wearing a black velvet suit. AFP
  • Marshmello, wearing a black suit and his famed mask. AFP
    Marshmello, wearing a black suit and his famed mask. AFP
  • Lenny Kravitz, wearing a silver top and leather trousers. AFP
    Lenny Kravitz, wearing a silver top and leather trousers. AFP
  • Leon Bridges, wearing a white suit with gold floral detail. AFP
    Leon Bridges, wearing a white suit with gold floral detail. AFP
  • Afrojack, wearing black, with his wife, singer Elettra Lamborghini. AFP
    Afrojack, wearing black, with his wife, singer Elettra Lamborghini. AFP
  • DJ D-Nice, wearing a resplendent suit. AFP
    DJ D-Nice, wearing a resplendent suit. AFP
  • DJ Black Coffee and Esona Maphumulo, both wearing white tuxedos. EPA
    DJ Black Coffee and Esona Maphumulo, both wearing white tuxedos. EPA
  • Tiesto, wearing a gold brocade suit. EPA
    Tiesto, wearing a gold brocade suit. EPA
  • La'Myia Good and Eric Bellinger, shirtless in a turquoise suit. AP
    La'Myia Good and Eric Bellinger, shirtless in a turquoise suit. AP
  • Fivio Foreign, in a pearl jacket with a matching helmet. AFP
    Fivio Foreign, in a pearl jacket with a matching helmet. AFP
  • Ben Platt, wearing a black tuxedo and ruffled shirt. AFP
    Ben Platt, wearing a black tuxedo and ruffled shirt. AFP
  • Jack Harlow, wearing a black Givenchy suit. AP
    Jack Harlow, wearing a black Givenchy suit. AP
  • Jack Antonoff, wearing a black suit. AFP
    Jack Antonoff, wearing a black suit. AFP
  • J Balvin, sporting a black Givenchy look. AP
    J Balvin, sporting a black Givenchy look. AP
  • The Kid Laroi, wearing Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. EPA
    The Kid Laroi, wearing Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. EPA
Updated: April 05, 2022, 7:52 AM