The band’s final show of their South American run was supposed to be in São Paulo at Lollapalooza Brazil. According to ET Canada, Foo Fighters were replaced by Miley Cyrus, who dedicated her set to Hawkins. “I would have done anything to hang out with him one more time,” Cyrus said, fighting back tears, before dedicating her song “Angels Like You” to the late Foo Fighters drummer.
Queen drummer Roger Taylor — one of Hawkins’ idols — posted on Instagram, “He was a kind brilliant man and an inspirational mentor to my son Rufus and the best friend one could ever have,” and likened Hawkins’ death to losing a brother.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, who once shared the stage with Foo Fighters for a few songs during the band’s performance at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2008, also posted a memorial photo of him and Hawkins on Instagram. “It was so good to play with him. I really admired him and he was a brilliant musician: his technique, his energy and spirited enthusiasm. On this sad day, I would like to send my condolences to his family, his band members in the Foos and his fans,” Page wrote.
