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Hawkins, the Foo FightersB次元官网网址� drummer of 25 years, died at the age of 50 on Friday (March 25) during a South American tour with the rock band.

After frontman Dave Grohl, Hawkins was the most recognizable member of the group, appearing alongside the lead singer in interviews and playing prominent, usually comic, roles in the bandB次元官网网址檚 memorable videos and their recent horror-comedy film, Studio 666.

Before joining Foo Fighters in 1997, Hawkins was a touring drummer with Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morrissette.

Along with the Victoria show, Foo Fighters also had Vancouver and Penticton venues scheduled on the 2022 tour.

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