And that’s why the recent loss of Hawkins is even more devastating.

“And it’s true, we still are.”

We’re getting in the ring together," he said.

Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl

One such tribulation happened in 2001, when Hawkins overdosed in London.

“So I freaked out.”

Thankfully, Hawkins survived.

Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl on the red carpet

He was put into a coma for two weeks, and Grohl remained by his bedside.

“I believed the bull**** myth of live hard and fast, die young.

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Dave Grohl on stage

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As a result, the band took a break for a spell.

“It just made sense,” Grohl told Billboard (viaLoudwire).

Foo Fighters on the red carpet

“We’ve never taken a substantial break.”

I never want it to end.”