John Stamos pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins with touching video
nme.comTaylor Hawkins by sharing a video of the late drummer on social media.Hawkins died last Friday (March 25) at the age of 50. Confirming the news, Foo Fighters said in a statement that they were “devastated by the tragic and untimely loss” of their bandmate.“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” they continued. “Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”Many figures from the music world and beyond have shared tributes to Hawkins online, while the likes of Liam Gallagher, Elton John and Coldplay dedicated recent performances to the late musician.On Tuesday (March 29) actor and musician Stamos remembered his “pal” Hawkins by sharing a touching clip of the drummer on Instagram.“Hey kiddos,” Hawkins says at the start of the clip. “Guess you guys are hanging out with Stamos today.
My name is Taylor Hawkins; I play drums in the Foo Fighters. Stamos is a good buddy of mine, he’s a good guy, I really like him a lot.
He’s a great drummer. Just a great dude, all that stuff.”A post shared by John Stamos (@johnstamos)Hawkins, however, goes on to joke with viewers that he’s “a little upset” over Stamos being chosen for a GEICO insurance TV advert over him.“Because I was supposed to do that GEICO commercial,” he continues. “You know that GEICO commercial where he flips the stick?
That was mine! Originally that was mine. But they decided to go with Stamos ’cause he’s better looking!“But I’m the best stick flipper around.
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