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WRIF Remembers Taylor Hawkins

We here at WRIF are devastated about the news that Taylor Hawkins has suddenly passed away. He was only 50. Such an incredible talent gone far too soon. Here are…

Sound City Players In Concert - New York, NY

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 13: Drummer Taylor Hawkins of the Sound City Players performs at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

We here at WRIF are devastated about the news that Taylor Hawkins has suddenly passed away. He was only 50. Such an incredible talent gone far too soon. Here are some of our memories of Taylor. See you on the other side, buddy. Sending prayers to his family at this difficult time.

Foo Fighters at LCA in 2018

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Foo Fighters at LCA in 2018

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Foo Fighters at LCA in 2018

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Foo Fighters at LCA in 2018

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Foo Fighters at LCA in 2018

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Foo Fighters at LCA in 2018

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Set List from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

WRIF remembers Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters' most recent press photo

Foo FightersPhoto By Erik Aratari

Footage from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

Footage from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

Footage from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

Footage from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

Footage from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

Footage from Foo Fighters' at Pine Knob in 2015

Footage from Foo Fighters' most recent Detroit show at LCA in 2018

WRIF listener Steve shared this video of his son, Lucas, who was brought up on stage to play with the Foo Fighters! Thank you for sending, Steve!

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.