Music world pays tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins

Arts & Entertainment Desk

Fellow musicians paid tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins across social media. He passed away at the age of 50. The noted drummer's death was announced by the band in the midst of a festival tour of South America.

Miley Cyrus, who was part of the lineup alongside Foo Fighters at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Columbia, said she would dedicate her March 26 show to him.

Members of rock band Nickelback said they were in "utter disbelief" at the news.

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr also expressed his condolences and wished "peace and love" for those close to Hawkins.

"God bless Taylor," he wrote.